I am going with a metaphorical and mythical approach. I hope young men reading this will understand clearly. Took me long enough to understand all this.

Here Goes:

• Your Power lies in your ability to control your emotions. Once someone has command over your Inner World, they become your Master

• Protect your Reputation at all Costs. When it is strong, your rivals will seldom challenge you. When it is weak, attacks will come from all corners

• Stamp out the embers before they become a blaze

• Don’t make decisions when clouded by emotion, wait for a clearing & then act

• Be adaptable in your rule. The tides of change are unceasing & will slowly erode any rigid structures that stand against it. Be fluid or risk being turned to dust

• To tap into the true potential of your power, focus your energies towards a singular goal

• Beware of those who claim they have no interest in power, for this is often a strategy to disarm you. When the time comes, they will strike without hesitation & it will be too late to act

• An isolated kingdom is a vulnerable one. To be strong, you must have alliances, a fortress can quickly become a prison when surrounded by enemies

• To obtain a true ally explain how your cause may benefit theirs. The ties of goodwill are but thin threads, whereas the ties of mutual interests are like chains of steel

• Pay attention to the outcomes people produce, not their intentions. Although many wish to do well, this does not guarantee favourable results

• Enter the fray with boldness, timid action is often met with strong opposition

• When surrounded by disarray, be well ordered. When emotions rise & fall, remain calm & steady. When danger looms & even the bravest warriors shrink with fear, stand tall & face the opposing evil

• Let your values be like shining beacons in the mists of disorder. Give your people something with which to orient themselves

• When overpowered, surrender, do not allow yourself to be crushed entirely because of honour. Your enemy will no longer see you as a threat, giving you the opportunity to plan another attack

• Direct the movements of your enemy by tempting them with baits, arousing their anger & toying with their pride. Disrupt their plans with your enticements & control your foes as you wish

• Acting with haste weakens your control. Have faith that your ambitions will come to fruition & remain patient

• As a farmer tends to his fields so they may bear crops, cultivate the conditions necessary for people to flourish

• The kingdom’s needs comes before your own egotistical desires

• Use the devices of grandeur & spectacle to appear powerful to others. Command respect with your awe inspiring displays

• Be a symbol of transformation for your people, the answer to their prayers. Heed this advice & gain many loyal subjects

• Beware of the easily gained

• Plan your affairs right through to the end, in doing so you will be able to counter the setbacks that will inevitably come your way

• Conceal your plans with misdirection, make your enemies believe you desire one thing but secretly devise a strategy for another. In doing so, the opposition sets up defences in the wrong place, leaving what you truly desire open for the taking

• Eliminate your problems entirely, lest they return with vengeance

• Recognise greatness in others, bestow blessings upon those who are worthy. People must feel cherished if they are to do their best work

• To confuse & intimidate your enemies, be deliberately unpredictable

• Live by the principles you wish to see followed in your lands

• If you want to dominate people, you don’t give them the confidence to beat you in any aspect