Master the art of timing: Never seem to be in a hurry – hurrying betrays a lack of control over yourself, and over time. Always seem patient, as you know that everything will come to you eventually. Become a detective of the right moment; sniff out the spirit of the times, the trends that will carry you to power. Learn to stand back when the time is not yet ripe, and to strike fiercely when it has reached fruition.

We make opportunities at times, while on other occasions, we must be ready for them with a plan when they do arrive randomly. I have personally seized good fortune or advanced my agenda from discombobulation and anarchy. It helps to have an idea about where you want to go. You’ll have an easier time identifying the signs along the way that you will need to get there.