Know or listen to those who know.
Well done is better than well said.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.
Wherever you are - be all there.
Either you run the day or the day runs you.
Go for it now. The future is promised to no one.
I can, therefore I am.
Your political reputation affects how likely allies are to trust you, and what kind of deals they'll offer at the negotiating table. There's also some emotional response in there, so factions do bear grudges. Just like the real thing.