Every now and then I read books review in newspapers/magazine and think to myself I should get this book. I still remember that I should get Malcolm Gladwell's books (any)among others. The thing is I've noticed that if I delay I tend to forget other pressing issues arise and before long it ceases to be a priority.
This week I came across James Jasper's 'Getting Your Way: Strategic Dilemmas in the Real World'. He was inspired by a mugging incident he was involved in at Times Square in the middle of the day with crowds of people all around (Reminds me of River Road!). Naturally one should be mad after such an incident but not Jasper apparently the incident drew some parallel to strategic action. His description of the event impressed me:
"Often, by the time you realise someone has begun to interact with you in a strategic fashion, it's too late to do much about it, sometimes you have already lost."
Understanding the social and cultural context in which you are operating is vital if 'you are to get your way' and achieve a strategic goal.
Not sure whether it is in the UK already but it will hit me like $28 (Damn just after I bought the Amy Grant DVD and Bebo Norman's CD!)
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