Winning Through Intimidation

Winning Through Intimidation

by Robert Ringer

A short, interesting, cynical yet pragmatic tale of one's man journey to wealth. A lowly real estate broker resents his poor treatment and inability to collect money from his clients. Through his humiliation, he resolves to overcome this through a series of intellectual transformations to become the better leveraged conveyor of any negotiation. Through wise marketing, cash flow analysis, and a series of steps he discovers success in commercial real estate is attainable if one views it as a game, understands the rules, and has passion for not getting taken and winning the game.

It's a good read. It helped me understand why I am resenting my volunteer position in church (getting bullied to do others bidding) and what I can do about it (become someone who doesn't get the lower leveraged deal, refuse to be intimidated, ask for what you want, only deal with those willing to help you get what you want, and leave the rest for someone else willing to chase fantasies of success albeit unlikely). I may read this again when I am unable to make tracks in an endeavor or work.