Imagine you’re given a list of games with a desirable prize at the end. Chances are, you won’t say, “I’ll play the one where I’m clearly terrible.”
If you can sit still for long periods, then hide-and-seek might be your best choice. If you’re a fast runner, tag is probably the way to go.
Everyone has different gifts, which means the odds of winning vary depending on the game.
In judo, this is called “Tokui Waza”, or “signature technique.” It’s the move that aligns perfectly with your body, mind, and spirit. It’s the one you pick up effortlessly, refine with joy, and execute almost instinctively.
In a match, you’re like a hunter closing in on prey, driving your opponent into a tight corridor that leads straight to your trap—your “signature” move. Ideally, even your first grip on his gi is already setting the stage for the final goal.
As long as you’re free to dictate the game, you’ll steer the fight in your favor. Now, let’s say someone comes to you and says, “I want to bet on you. If you win, I’ll make a lot of money and generously share it with you.”
I’m sure you’ll choose the strategy above—the one where triumph comes with the least effort and risk. If you succeed, your client will keep betting on you, over and over.
This is the blueprint for successful partnerships—whether with a client, co-founder, investor, employee, contractor, or anyone else. You use your God-given gift to benefit others, the world, and yourself.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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