In crime movies, there’s a classic scene: the “good” gangster looks into his lover’s eyes and swears, “Baby, this is my last job. We’ll be rich, free as the wind, and gone from this place forever.”
He’s not lying about the last job.
The story resonates because it’s archetypal—every viewer recognizes the same drama within himself. A powerful force takes hold of a man, making him obsessive, apathetic, furious, or addicted—to work, relationships, or alcohol.
The greedy dragon won’t stop until it devours him whole.
At first, it doesn’t seem that way. After all, grabbing the dragon’s tail can launch you high into the sky. The world is full of gifted musicians, extreme athletes, and bold entrepreneurs who soared to greatness—only to crash just as fast.
The bad news? There’s a fire-breathing reptile inside every one of us, millions of years old. It is strong, cunning, and endlessly patient. You know nothing about the dragon. The dragon, however, knows everything about men.
Ignoring it is foolish. Those who try become its puppets. They keep landing in the same traps, muttering, “There was nothing I could do.”
Some dream of taming the beast, neutering it, or locking it away. But every experiment ends in an explosion—whether in a person, a company, or an entire society.
The good news? There is a way out.
Recognize the dragon within.
Respect its power.
Study its needs and instincts.
Forge an alliance—a partnership, a symbiosis.
Learn to fly together and take the best of both worlds.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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