1) The document discusses 13 lessons that can be learned from the 300 movie, including choosing battles that play to your strengths, the power of a well-trained group over a large untrained group, and constantly adapting to changing situations.
2) It emphasizes the importance of never giving up or retreating, as the Spartans fought to the end, and doing what is best for yourself rather than following advice that isn't right for you.
3) Another key lesson is that success requires constant self-improvement and adapting to changes in your field to stay ahead of competitors.
2. Lesson # 1 : Know your surroundings, and choose the battleground that
most suits your strengths
Just as King Leonidas chose the Hot Gates as the perfect location for Sparta’s stand against
the Persians.
Do your research and pick an avenue where your skills will thrive and your
competition will fall.
Choose a plan of action that highlights your skills while taking away advantages
of your predecessors.
Just make sure you cover your back at the goat path! You never know who’s
sneaking up behind you!
3. Lesson # 2 : A handful of well trained soldiers can out-perform thousands
of weak ones.
The Spartan 300 stood against the million Persians for days because they were strong, well
trained, and powerful.
A well done business, where the owner takes the time to build a community and
continually support it has the best chance for success against hundreds
of competitors.
4. Lesson # 3 : Keep your skill set sharp, cause you never know when you might
have to defend yourself.
The Spartans were ready to march into battle, with no hesitation.
Never stop learning, experimenting, and improving yourself.
The moment you drop your guard, is the same moment your opponents take
away your land.
5. Lesson # 4 : Never retreat, never surrender.
Even to the bitter end, King Leonidas and his 300 fought for Greece, never retreating and
never surrendering.
A lot of people quit because it gets too tough to maintain consistency or too hard
to keep the knowledge up to date.
If you retreat, if you surrender, you’ll never know if a month or two more of hard
work might have paid off.
6. Lesson # 5 : The gods aren’t always right, do what’s best for yourself, above all
else.
King Leonidas knew that the Ephor were wrong when they advised him to stand down on
the eve of battle.
Taking the wrong advice can cut you off from avenues that may be right for you,
even if it wasn’t for the person who gave it. Always do what is best for yourself,
and never be afraid to experiment. The Gods were all in the same position as you
at one point in time. Remember that!
7. Lesson # 6 : Constantly adapt to your changing situation, it’s the only
way to survive.
When the Persians dispatched Rhinos, the Spartans adapted and prevailed. When they
charged in with elephants, they adapted and once again came out the victor.
Industry is CONSTANTLY changing. If you want to stand atop a mountain of
defeated competitors, you have to stay on the bleeding edge of technological
advances to ensure your ready to ride the new wave the second it arrives.
8. Lesson # 7 : Be Deaf to those who says you cannot….!!!
King Leonidas knew that the Ephor were wrong when they advised him to stand
down on the eve of battle.
In business, it is far too easy to read advice from people.
Learn to filter the good and bad.
Negative thoughts and people, stay away from them.
Always do what is best for yourself, and never be afraid to
experiment.
9. Lesson # 8 : Give respect to your partners.
The Spartan 300 drew their strength from their family of fellow soldiers on the battlefield.
Acradians too helped them for the cause.
Everyone is important for your sale.
You should have friends to partner you in your success.
10. Lesson # 9 : Every record in destined to be broken
When the Persian messenger delivered his ultimatum to King Leonidas, he was cocky and
backed himself up by the past accomplishments of the Persian Empire.
While success is great, always look to improve on what you’ve done and never
underestimate your competitors.
The world moves so fast that one days champion can be another days failure in
the blink of an eye.
Don’t let yourself get kicked into the pit. Be A SPARTAN!! Choice is yours…!
11. Lesson # 10 : Even a man-god can bleed.
King Leonidas proved that even the seemingly untouchable Xerxes was capable of
bleeding after all.
It is easy to look at the true juggernauts in a specific field and think it’s impossible
to compete against someone of that size. No one is untouchable, and great ideas
rule the world.
Be innovative, be cutting edge, and most of all be fearless even in the face of
god-like competition.
12. Lesson # 11 : Together we can throw them out.
Spartans had the best understanding as a unit. They know how to back each other.
We as a team must know the same, alone we are like a single finger and together
we make a knockout punch
Working in tandem is needed for success.
13. Lesson # 12 : A Leader can lead you to Success.
Leonidas the king was a great leader but the most important thing was he has people who
religiously followed his words.
Respect the experience which is around you. People above you are there to help
and guide you.
Remember we all are inter-linked, for a common goal.
14. Lesson # 13 : Even if you’re a hideous, misshapen troll, the right networking can
get you riches and women.
Even in his hideously
misshapen form, Ephialtes knew
the value of networking. He
made friends with Xerxes who
ended up helping him to both
riches and companionship.
Know your strengths and know
your weaknesses, and use
networking to take advantage
of both. If you can’t be
successful in one route, look at
others. keep your best interests
at the forefront of your decision
making process.
15. The Spartans changed tactics as needed to face down the latest wave of attackers. We
must learn how to set up our battle plan that best suits our desired results This story will
always be told not necessarily cause they won but because they were brave. Great
leaders are brave and bold not bossy and cold! How about you???