Getting ahead in politics, business, and style: Stone’s rules
Roger Stone is a colorful character. He’s known for his political and legal exploits, but he also has a passion for sports, style, and culture. In this article, we’ll look at some of the rules that Stone lives by—and how they can help you succeed in your own life.
Stone’s Rules
Stone’s Rules are a set of rules that Stone has learned over the years, which he has distilled into a list of 10 rules. These rules help you get ahead in politics, business, and style;
· Don’t tell people what you’re going to do. Tell them what you did.
· Never belittle your enemy’s beliefs beneath you, but don’t make excuses for them or try to convince others that their views are wrong (unless they’re worth debating). That’s called “appeasement” and has nothing to do with diplomacy.
· Be polite at all times; no one likes a blowhard or a know-it-all who is rude and condescending.* Treat everyone equally—even those who disagree with you! That is called “tolerance.”
“A great pollster may have an ideology, but they must divorce it from their analysis or raw polling data. That is never to say a poll should cause a candidate to change a heartfelt position. Rather, it is a question of emphasis and deemphasis that must be examined.”
Compared to Oscar-winning costume designers, political pollsters are like theater producers.
“Politics is like theatre. An actor has confidence when he knows he is perfectly costumed, made-up, and lit for the boards or film.” “A great pollster may have an ideology but must divorce it from their analysis or raw polling data. That is never to say a poll should cause a candidate to change a heartfelt position. Rather, it is a question of emphasis and deemphasis that must be examined.”
Roger Stone’s life philosophy
You’ve heard the saying, “Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it.” Roger Stone’s version is: “Don’t ask for anything unless you’re prepared to do it yourself.”
Stone’s Rules are a collection of maxims that Stone has followed in his life. They are not rules as much as they are principles and guidelines he feels should be followed by everyone who wants to succeed at whatever task they’re undertaking.
During American political turmoil, Roger Stone had an experience.
With his experience punking liberals and playing the media, Roger Stone shares his lessons as a raconteur, pundit, prognosticator, and war-wounded veteran of America’s political wars. He discusses how he pushed to legalize marijuana, explains the amount of linen to wear at the cuff of an impeccably-cut suit, why LBJ orchestrated JFK’s murder, and how to prepare the mouth-watering marinara sauce that is the basis for Stone’s legendary Sunday gravy.
A Winston Churchill-inspired slogan in the form of “Attack, attack, attack!”
· Attack, Attack, Attack!
It is a Winston Churchill-inspired slogan: “Attack, attack, and attack some more.” It’s associated with Stone’s Rules, a set of rules that Stone created to help him succeed in politics and business.
Conclusion
Roger Stone lives by the motto “Attack, attack, attack!” He has used this philosophy in his political career, and it’s one that we can all learn there. So what are some of the ways you can apply Stone’s Rules? Here are some ideas:
Attack your opponents with facts and logic. This strategy will always work; if they don’t like what you’re saying, they’ll attack you back!
Be prepared for any situation – even when things go wrong. If something unexpected happens during an interview (such as having your mic cut off), don’t panic; instead, think quickly on your feet! Remember, “attack, attack.”