14 Life Rules by Alexandra The Great
Nothing material can be taken with you to the grave, let your life then be focused on achieving excellence and leaving behind and everlasting glory.
Alexander III of Macedon (Greek: Ἀλέξανδρος, Aléxandros; 20/21 July 356 BC - 10/11 June 323 BC), commonly known as Alexander the Great, was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. A member of the Argead dynasty, he was born in Pella — a city in Ancient Greece — in 356 BC.
He succeeded his father King Philip II to the throne at the age of 20, and spent most of his ruling years conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Western Asia and Northeastern Africa. By the age of thirty, he had created one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Greece to northwestern India. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of history's greatest and most successful military commanders.
And these are the 14 rules of King Alexandra The Great
1/Make your goals and ambitions large enough to ignite a fire within your spirit. With those held at the forefront of your mind, the temptations of petty distraction will be burned to ashes.
2/Tend to yourself with your highest purpose in mind; be forged to destroy any obstacle in your path.
3/Do not neglect the development of your intellect, a king must be able to foresee dangers and plan routes to victory.
4/Trust in yourself and your goals. Allow your greatness to unfold naturally.
5/Ask questions to those who have qualities you wish to possess. Aristotle’s mentorship shaped me into the strategic, philosophical king who conquered the Persian empire. Imagine what you could be leaving on the table by not seeking counsel.
6/Fulfillment of the soul comes from kindness, not conquest.
7/Be willing to engage in risk but remain calculated. You cannot possess the treasures of this world without rolling the dice.
8/Nothing material can be taken with you to the grave, let your life then be focused on achieving excellence and leaving behind and everlasting glory.
9/Create a vision that will conjure excitement in both yourself and your men. Stand together and fight for something beautiful.
10/Practice self-belief, valor, and toil, and you may achieve the impossible.
11/Execution is the most powerful weapon in your arsenal. The ability to carry out plans swiftly greatly increases your chances of victory.
12/Your actions are always being observed, do not let people see your falter.
13/At the battle of Gangamena, the 250000 strong Persian armies outnumbered us 5 to 1. However, by sending troops to their right flank, we distracted them which allowed our cavalry to change. the Persian army was defeated and King Darius has driven away. Never be discouraged by your lack of resources.
14/Foster a strong sense of identity amongst your men. Be a symbol for something greater.