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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
  • Influences
  • Leonardo on rules
  • Shu Ha Ri
  • 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?
  • Cynefin
  • On Obedience
  • 4. If the rule needs to be changed, change it
  • What next from here?
  • For rule followers / breakers
  • For rule enforcers
  • For rule makers
  • After words
  • Bibliography
  • About the author
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