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  Background of "The 48 Laws of Power" Published in 1998, " The 48 Laws of Powe r" is a non-fiction book by American author Robert Greene. It draws upon historical and philosophical examples to illustrate strategies for acquiring, maintaining, and defending power. Greene synthesised these laws by analysing the actions of influential figures throughout history, including courtiers, politicians, seducers, and war strategists. The book's approach is often described as amoral and Machiavellian, focusing on the practical realities of power dynamics rather than idealistic notions of morality. It quickly became a controversial yet popular read, finding an audience among business leaders, strategists, and individuals interested in understanding the dynamics of social interaction and influence. The book is structured into 48 distinct chapters, each outlining a specific "law" of power, accompanied by historical anecdotes that serve as cautionary tales or example...

My Quick Framework for Validating if the Business Is Growing   Key Message This 2x2 matrix is plotted to identify if the business is growing organically. X-Axis has Revenue Contribution which is the additional contribution from the previous comparison (like year or qtr) Y-Axis X has EBITDA Contribution which is the additional contribution from the previous comparison (like year or qtr) Meaning of Each Quadrant Black Hole In essence, when both contributions exhibit a downward trend, it can be inferred that the enterprise is undergoing a decline in terms of expansion and stability. Sinking & Milking When the contribution to revenue is declining, but the contribution to EBITDA is growing, the business is still able to increase its EBITDA contribution despite shrinking. In other words, it is extracting more margin from a declining entity Stressed Growth When revenue contribution increases while EBITDA contribution decreases, it indicates that the business is growing, ...