they’ll shake your hand. and still hope you fail.

in business, most people are full of shit.
they’ll smile in your face, tell you “great work,”
then pray you trip on your own momentum.

and if you think you’re gonna win by being nice,
by being “collaborative,”
by playing everything safe and fair —
you’ve already lost.

this game rewards leverage, not likability.

you don’t get rich by asking permission.
you get rich by moving first, moving fast, and not explaining yourself.
while everyone’s stuck in meetings, you’re pulling wires behind the scenes.

you don’t chase deals — you make people chase you.
you don’t email follow-ups — you build something so undeniable,
they ask around like,

i’ve seen too many “nice” guys eaten alive.
they invoice on time.
they say thank you.
they offer discounts.
and then they wonder why their bank account stays stuck and their phone stops ringing.

me?
i’d rather be feared than liked.
respected in silence over praised in public.

you don’t need their approval.
you need their attention.
and once you have that —
you either close the deal or walk away colder than you came in.

business isn’t a handshake.
it’s a power play.
don’t forget that.