Strategy First

Own five of history's most influential books on strategy, power, war, and leadership in one complete audiobook. Together, these classics have shaped the thinking of military commanders, political leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, and strategists for centuries. Their lessons extend far beyond the battlefield, offering enduring insights into leadership, negotiation, competition, preparation, decision making, and human nature.

TEDx speaker and financial activist Mel Dorman went from dumpster diving to a multimillion-dollar portfolio—not by winning the lottery or working 80-hour weeks, but by cutting out the banks and partnering directly with sellers. Now, she’s sharing the exact blueprint that helped her do it.

A business's overall strategy may be set at board level, but many people throughout the organisation will be involved in deciding that strategy and implementing it - making decisions that are strategic in nature. On these decisions hangs the future of the business: how successful it is, even whether it is successful. Yet business history is full of strategic decisions, both big and small, that were weak, poorly conceived and consequently disastrous.

STRIKE FIRST translates timeless military strategy into practical principles for business leadership, competitive strategy, and decision-making under pressure. Built around nine laws—Objective, Offense, Security, Maneuver, Mass, Economy, Simplicity, Unity of Command, and Surprise—the book explains how leaders can define priorities, allocate limited resources, coordinate teams, manage risk, respond to competition, and execute decisions with clarity. Drawing from military history, corporate turnarounds, political leadership, and real-world business experience, STRIKE FIRST provides a ...

Rick Howard, the Chief Security Officer, Chief Analyst, and Senior fellow at The Cyberwire, challenges the conventional wisdom of current cybersecurity best practices, strategy, and tactics and makes the case that the profession needs to get back to first principles.

Most enterprise AI initiatives fail because organizations treat them as technology rollouts rather than talent management challenges. In Workforce Intelligence, OneDigital cofounder Mike Sullivan and Chief Product Officer Vinay Gidwaney introduce an operating model that treats the workforce as a...

In The Grand Strategy of the Roman Empire, seasoned defense analyst Edward N. Luttwak reveals how the Romans were able to combine military strength, diplomacy, and fortifications to effectively respond to changing threats. Rome's secret was not ceaseless fighting, but comprehensive strategies that unified force, diplomacy, and an immense infrastructure of roads, forts, walls, and barriers. Finally, as barbarians began to penetrate the empire, Rome filed large armies in a strategy of "defense-in-depth," allowing invaders to pierce Rome's borders.

Chock-full of real-world examples of mistakes, heartbreak, and redemption that makes it sound more like a juicy exposé than a business book, Love as a Business Strategy offers a new, people-first framework for achieving any business outcome. Written by authors who aren't fans of run-of-the-mill...

One of the most important reasons to study chess openings is to understand how and where to develop the pieces. Knowledge is power, and chess is no exception. Many beginners do not spend time even on basic opening preparation. That is why the opening is a brand new experience every time. Some chess openings are better than others. Using a time-tested opening can help you improve your game and even boost your chance of winning. Recognizing and understanding the best openings can increase your confidence in the beginning phase of the game. But, how can you chose the best opening among others ...

In the paperback version, green candles are shown in light black and red candles are shown in dark black. Most traders lose money not because of a lack of knowledge, but because of poor entry timing. Entering after a breakout often leads to big stop loss, fake moves, and missed opportunities. This book focuses on one powerful idea — the First Pullback. Instead of chasing price, you will learn how to wait for the right moment, enter at a better price, and trade with controlled risk. This is not a theory-based book. Every concept is explained in a simple, step-by-step format so it can be ...

George Washington’s Memoirs of a Life Forged in Liberty To narrate George Washington's life in his voice, providing readers with an intimate, first-person account of the pivotal events in his life, from his youth through war and nation-building to his final years, revealing the man behind the myth. George Washington’s personal journey from a young boy in Virginia to becoming the Father of His Country shows his internal thoughts and growth, providing an intimate first-person perspective. The American Revolution and Washington's military leadership are illustrated through key battles, ...

In The Win-Win Wealth Strategy: 7 Investments the Government Will Pay You to Make, celebrated entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author Tom Wheelwright, CPA, transforms the way you think about building wealth and challenges the paradigm that tax incentives are immoral loopholes. Backed by deep research in fifteen countries, he identifies seven investing strategies that are A-OK with governments worldwide and will fatten your wallet while making the world a better place. 

In Strategy: A History, Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the world's leading authorities on war and international politics, captures the vast history of strategic thinking, in a consistently engaging and insightful account of how strategy came to pervade every aspect of our lives.

On July 10, 1943, the largest amphibious invasion ever mounted took place, larger even than the Normandy invasion 11 months later: 160,000 American, British, and Canadian troops came ashore or were parachuted onto Sicily, signaling the start of the campaign to defeat Nazi Germany on European soil. Operation HUSKY, as it was known, was enormously complex, involving dramatic battles on land, in the air, and at sea. Yet, despite its paramount importance to ultimate Allied victory, and its drama, very little has been written about the 38-day Battle for Sicily.

You open your CRM and find three versions of the same client. Your file system has a folder called "Final FINAL v3." Your spreadsheet has columns that no one on your team can explain — including the person who made them.And somewhere in the back of your mind, a voice is saying: I should...

Most new ventures fail in their first year of business – here is how yours won’t. In Your First Million-Dollar Business, serial entrepreneur Yehuda Messinger reveals the secrets of entrepreneurial wisdom, distilled from years of his global experience in high-stakes industries like tech, real estate, mining, and hospitality, as well as from his captivating seminars, guiding thousands of aspiring business leaders. Messinger identifies the golden thread that runs through every successful venture and provides the key principles and tools that will enable you to build a thriving seven-figure...

Flashcards and crash courses not enough? Move to a question-driven method built for the LMSW exam! Ever stared at a question for minutes, only to second-guess yourself and choose the wrong answer, even when you knew the content? Does it feel like every resource you try is either too basic, too bloated, or nothing like the real exam questions? Tired of pouring hours into flashcards and crash courses that leave you more anxious, not more prepared? Many aspiring social workers struggle not because they haven’t studied, but because they haven’t been trained to reason through how the exam ...

Before The Book of Five Rings, there was an earlier treatise. In 1641, at the request of his lord, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, Miyamoto Musashi set down his strategy on paper for the first time. Lord of Kumamoto and a passionate swordsman, Tadatoshi wanted to see Musashi face one of his finest swordsmen. None could defeat him; not even Tadatoshi himself, who also crossed swords with the master. Impressed, he adopted Musashi’s school and asked him to set down his teaching in writing. So were born these thirty-five short, direct articles on the method of the school of the two swords: the attitude ...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, but if you want to win with AI, you have to put it first on your priority list. AI-First companies are the only trillion-dollar companies, and soon they will dominate even more industries, more definitively than ever before. These companies...

Are you ready to transform yourself from a casual player to a future grandmaster? In movies and popular culture, it seems that playing Chess is something for brainiacs and geniuses. But nothing could be further from the truth; as Irving Chernev said: “Every chessmaster was once a beginner”, in fact anyone can learn to play and even excel at it, you just need the right guide! However, so many beginner’s books are just flimsy booklets that simply teach you the basic rules and some rudimentary moves without even attempting to elevate your game. But, don’t fret! We are proud to present ...