There is an art around acting the fool and actually not being one. The challenge with this strategy is that it can be a strain on one’s emotions as they painfully endure the period of being seen as the one who is dense about a particular matter. More often than not, there is a lot of powerplay amongst the seemingly “smart” ones, simply because power is all they have at their disposal and without it they cannot swing things their way. In other situations it could be that your counterparty does not possess the wisdom or emotional intelligence to read between the lines and go on a frolic to nowhere.

If you are not the fool, why allow yourself to be subjected to the realm reserved for such persons? It is a very important question that must be answered before using the strategy. Understanding that you have consciously allowed yourself to play that part because ultimate victory is yours. Give them the battles and win the war! Master the art of impeccable timing, which gives you the patience to endure the “fool playing” period. You have the power in the strategy and the intelligence to execute with precision. That right there, is the real winner!

Inspired by the value of patience and the benefit derived from it.

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