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Some Opening Thoughts

You should always follow the rules

Note from the author

About this book

Some Opening Thoughts

The question that started it all

Some rules about rules

Leonardo on rules

Chesterton's Fence

Finite and Infinite Games

1. Learn the rules, including their purpose and their history

Why was the rule written?

Who wrote the rule?

Who enforces the rule?

Who benefits from the rule?

In what context was the rule implemented?

Is there a process for updating the rule?

When was the last time the rule was updated?

2. Imagine the Consequences, Imagine the Possibilities

Consequences - Breaking the rule

Possibilities - Following the rule

Possibilities - Breaking the rule

Consequences - Following the rule

3. Always follow the rule (except when you shouldn't)

How do I decide?

4. If the rule needs to be changed, change it

What next from here?

For rule followers / breakers

For rule enforcers

For rule makers

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