How Duke Valentino Killed The Generals Who Conspired Against Him

Excerpt from “The Essential Writings Of Machiavelli” “By the early 1500s, Cesare Borgia had become one of the most powerful men in Italy. Since his father had been elected to the pontificate in 1492 as Pope Alexander VI, Cesare Borgia had been made archbishop (at sixteen), cardinal (at seventeen), and finally Captain General of the …

Burn Your Ships

Excerpt from “The 33 Strategies Of War” by Robert Greene Chapter 4 Create a sense of urgency and desperation – The Death-Ground Strategy You are your own worst enemy. You waste precious time dreaming of the future instead of engaging in the present. Since nothing seems urgent to you, you are only half involved in …

Get Rich or Die Tryin’

I’ve been a fan of 50 Cent since the first time I heard “In Da Club” as a teenager. The songs an absolute banger, and seeing the music video where 50’s being operated on by Dr.Dre and Eminem (my favorite rapper) made me an instant fan. Of course, 50’s debut album “Get Rich Or Die …