# Rule number 6 #permanentnote ## Source: - [[book - The art of possibility]] practice 6 ## Keywords (topics and howto) - [[topic - live a great life]] - [[topic - having a great relationship]] - [[topic - leading and managing]] - [[topic - negotiation and sales]] - [[topic - mentoring, advising and coaching]] - [[how to be a better self]] - [[how to be a better advisor]] - [[how to be a better negotiator]] ## Relevant notes - [[zt - let them lead]] the worst case scenario is not that bad and what you might discover is probably better - [[zt - there is learning in success and failure]] fail fast and often, learn and let go - do the [[zt - perfection game]] but remember it is all a game to be better. > Two prime ministers were sitting in a room discussing affairs of state.  Suddenly an aide burst in, shouting and stamping and banging his fist on the desk.  The host prime minister quietly said, “Peter, kindly remember **Rule Number Six**.”  Peter was instantly restored to complete calm, apologized for the interruption, and left the room.  The prime ministers resumed their discussion.  Several minutes later, another aide rushed in, shouting and stamping.  Again the host prime minister quietly said, “Marie, please remember **Rule Number Six**.”  Marie calmed down immediately, apologized, and left the room. > The visiting prime minister said “I’ve seen many things in my life, but never anything as remarkable as this.  Tell me, what is this **Rule Number Six**?”  The host prime minister said, “It’s really very simple.  **Rule Number Six** is ‘Don’t take yourself so damned seriously.’”  After a moment of pondering, the visiting prime minister inquired, “And what, may I ask, are the other rules?” > The host replied, “There aren’t any.” ## Notes - **Practice** - lighten up - *What would have to change for me to be completely fulfilled?* - Think about the worst case scenario, is it really that scary? Don't be afraid of the chimp. [[book - The chimp paradox]]