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Follow your personal plan to the end…

1863. Prussian premier Otto von Bismarck, feeling under the thumb of the dominant Austrians in the German Federation hatches a plan for no longer being the servant boy of Austria. His plans start by attacking weak Denmark to take back former Prussian lands – but he enlists Austria in the war claiming the lands will be theirs. The war is won and Bismarck then demands the newly acquired land.

Austria is enraged, but compromises and gives Bismarck a part, later selling the rest to Prussia. Bismarck knows this sends a message to the rest of Europe – Prussia is on the rise and Austria is conceding to Prussian demands. In 1866 Bismarck convinces the Prussian royalty to withdraw from the German Federation, thus going to war with Austria. The superior Prussian army crushes the Austrians in the brutally short Seven Weeks War.

Bismarck now switches his tune and puts himself on the side of peace, coming to a treaty with Austria and giving other German states total autonomy. This positioned the German Federation on the side of Bismarck, as one more war would occur between Prussia (and the German Federation) and France. France is defeated, but Bismarck wants no land, although he is convinced that Alsace-Lorraine should become part of the Federation.

ino tv freeEurope feared the now powerful Prussians (Bismarck’s) next move. Bismarck founded the German Empire, the Prussian king became the emperor and Bismarck himself the prince. But no more wars were started by Bismarck, despite outside expectation and he strove the rest of his life to maintain peace. This was the final move of his original plan.

To outsiders it may look as if Bismarck lost his nerve or became complacent. But in fact he stuck to his original plan. He did not overreach, for to do so would create too many enemies. To not reach this end point would have left him and his country weak looking and open to counterattacks. Therefore Bismarck played his own plan perfectly.

Plan ahead accounting for all possible contingencies. Do not stop until your plan is complete, and do not keep going after you have reached your goal. Stop, reassess, and make a new plan if needed to move further. Do no wing it after you have accomplished a goal. At all times things must be calculated. For if it is not you doing the calculating, it is you that is being calculated in someone else’s plan.

 

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Alright, let’s toss out the dusty old textbook vibe and get real about Otto von Bismarck—the dude literally played 19th-century Europe like a master conductor tuning an orchestra, no sheet music needed.

Look, history’s bursting with folks who charged ahead with zero planning, basically rolling dice with fate—think Napoleon’s ego trip to Russia or, heck, your friend who started a startup after three inspirational quotes on Instagram. Spoiler: It almost never ends well. But Bismarck? This guy hits different. He understood something most people still don’t get: Don’t just have a plan…know when to stop.

Let me break it down: Bismarck had goals. Real, meaty ones. He wanted Prussia in the driver’s seat, not just another passenger in Europe’s bumpy carriage. So, what’s he do first? Pick a fight with Denmark. But, in peak mastermind style, he drags Austria into the mess—not because he needs the backup, but because he knows what’s coming next. Austria thinks they’re partners. Bismarck’s two steps ahead, already figuring out how this “friendship” leads to a showdown he can win.

And when the time’s right? Boom—he flips the script. Prussia vs. Austria; Seven Weeks' War; Prussia comes out looking fresh, Austria’s licking its wounds. But here’s the twist: Bismarck doesn’t go full villain mode. He wins, then hits pause. No wild conquering spree, no empire-building-on-steroids. He chills out, makes some treaties, throws everyone a bone to keep the peace. Smart, right? Keeps the allies from turning into enemies. Some people would’ve kept swinging the sword until they got whacked in return.

Then there’s France. After the Franco-Prussian War, most folks with a taste for power would've eaten France for dessert. Bismarck’s like—nah, let’s not make everyone our enemy at once. He takes what’s needed, then stops. No gorging. No overreaching, which, let’s be honest, is what drags most ambitious people down.

Here’s the real kicker: Bismarck was adaptable as hell, but stuck to his guns. He was flexible—a bit like yoga, but, you know, with more politics and less spandex. When the arena changed, he adjusted, but he never lost sight of his main plan. You see, chasing every fleeting opportunity is how you end up lost in the weeds—or, worse, a pawn in someone else’s chess game. Bismarck always knew where the board was tilted.

So, what’s it mean for us regular folks, the non-19th-century-prime-ministers hustling through everyday life? It’s pretty simple, honestly. If you’re aiming for something big, whether it’s a career leap, growing your side hustle into a full-time gig, or just surviving family holidays, channel a little Bismarck energy:

— Have a plan, and make it sharp. Don’t just wing it.
— Play the long game. Patience isn’t just a virtue, it’s a downright superpower.
— Know when to call it. Don’t get greedy after your first win.
— Adjust as you go. Rigidity is for church pews, not for ambition.
— Most important: don’t let other people start making your moves for you.

Long story short? Dreams are great, but strategy is king. Go Bismarck or go home.

Yeah, I could totally riff on more history power plays if you’re into it. Want the unsanitized lesson from, say, Cleopatra or Genghis Khan? Just say the word.