The 10 Strategic Ways of Dating Part 1

1. Keep moving, keep adapting

Miyamoto Musashi is one of history’s most dangerous Samurais because he used to switch up his fighting pattern, changing his tactics regularly to keep his opponents guessing and on the defensive. The nervousness and paranoia this inflicted on his rivals made them easy targets.

Remember, when it comes to first dates and dating, in general, what has worked in the past, may not work again. Forget the past; the dating universe changes week after week. Adapt to current times, ever-changing, ever-evolving. Learn about who you are, what you like, and how you’re evolving. Adapt or die. (metaphorically speaking, of course.)

George Bernard Shaw said, “The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me. The rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them.”

2) Never Lose Your Presence of Mind

Lord Nelson disobeyed his hysterical commander in the battle at Copenhagen in 1801, keeping a calm head in a most hectic situation. By disregarding his commander’s authority and seeing the battlefield for what it was, Lord Nelson defeated the Danish navy. Victory!