An unfair advantage, a competitive edge, the thing that tips you over the top, your personal differential, your ability to take one more step … is it really all worth it? There are winners and there are losers. There are winners and winners, and there are losers and losers. There are degrees of success and there are degrees of failures. Where do you want to be in the winner/loser matrix?

What does it take to position yourself within the AD quadrant? Some analysis of risk is required and you need to look for asymmetrical payoffs—wherein the payoff is much larger than the risk (capital or energy) expended. The true warrior knows that he or she must pay attention, be discerning, and carefully pick their battles! Not every call to arms needs be answered. Some are bluster; some are bluff; some are not worth the effort, and some are just plain stupid. Pay attention. You need only prevail when the reward is substantial, so take the lesser challenges as opportunities for learning, practising, and exercising your protégé.

You are warriors and you can be in the AD quadrant more often than not by being risk adverse, tolerant, paying attention to the signs, weighing the pros and cons, and striking when the payday warrants it. You will turn the challenges to your favour and enjoy massive success. So it is written.