Bad game Quote by William Davis
“There are two basic rules which should never be broken. Be subtle. And don't, for God's sake, try to do business with anyone who's having a bad game.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly a business seminar
Two fundamental rules: stay subtle and avoid dealing with people who are struggling or in a bad mood
In simple terms: Be subtle and avoid business with those having a bad game
Key Takeaway
Practice subtlety and choose partners wisely
Themes
subtlety
business ethics
relationships
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advice
principle
When to use this quote
- Negotiations
- team building
- client selection
Key Concepts
Boundaries
emotional intelligence
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify a “bad game” situation?
- When is being direct more effective?
A Different Perspective
Even subtlety can be misread; sometimes risk is necessary
