15 RULES of KINGS:

Kings have exercised authority wisdom and influence over their countries throughout history. Generations were left with their legacies millions were inspired by their leadership and their decisions shaped empires. However every great king had a set of guiding principles that ensured their longevity and success throughout their reign. These guidelines which are frequently unwritten define the essential traits and deeds of a great ruler. This article will examine 15 timeless king rules that will provide you with valuable insights into effective leadership sound decision-making and the art of governing. These 15 rules contain timeless wisdom for anyone who aspires to rule their kingdom with honor strength and intelligence whether you want to lead like a king in your own life or just understand the fundamentals of great leadership.

Everyone wants to be a king, but few know what it takes to sit on the throne! Here are 15 Rules of Kings to draw wisdom from.

One cannot be king if they can’t even rule themselves:

Number 1 one cannot be king if they can’t even rule themselves what is a king without his kingdom and how can one rule anything if they’re unable to rule themselves? In order to ascend to the throne you need to master yourself, your actions, your decision making ability, for your kingdom depends on them.

Most young kings get their heads cut off:

Number 2 is most young king’s get their heads cut off you might not be ready to be a king yet, but you are on your way. Jump the gun and ascend to the throne too quickly and those seeing the opportunity will take the crown for themselves. Your time will come, you need to prepare if you wish your reign to be remembered.

Come, see, conquer, and move on:

Number 3 is Come, see, conquer, move on Life is a continuous conquest, be it internally or externally. As with everything in life you need to show up, analyses the situation, do what must be done and then move onto the next conquest. That’s the only way to keep moving forward in life. Too many kings want kingdoms without the willingness to go into battle

Live by the principles you wish to be followed in your lands:

Number 4: Live by the principles you wish to be followed in your lands Walk the walk. People judge others based on their actions not their intent. Whatever you do, you set the standard for how others should behave – at least in relation to you. Practice what you preach! A good king passes down his teaching onto the populous. A great king is remembered by the populous for the principles that ruled his own life.

Your ability to lead is your competitive advantage:

Number 5 is Your ability to lead is your competitive advantage There’s this Alexander the Great quote that we love:  “Don’t be afraid of an army  of lions led by a sheep; be afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”

The paradox is, the sheep lives its life being Worried of the wolves but ends up being eaten by the shepherd. A lion has no shepherd, for a lion is free. Lead your team to victory and if you don’t have a team, lead yourself!

Too many kings… too few castles:

Number 6 is too many kings… too few castles. Too many pharaohs, too few pyramids.

It doesn’t matter if you proclaim yourself as king if there’s no kingdom you have built!

Be careful when too many proclaim themselves as kings for no kingdom can endure two kings.

There are no kings without armies:

Number 7 is there are no kings without armies a king without an army is just a civilian waiting for a proper king to take his treasure. For one to be a king, you need to be able to protect what you care about. Build an army of people who care about the kingdom as much as you do and they will follow you into battle.

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake:

Number 8 is Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. Most empires fall based on the decisions of their leaders. Mind your own and let everyone else run their own path in life. Play life by your own strategy.

Keep your friends within reach but no closer… a shield only works if the enemy is on the other side:

Number 9 is Keep your friends within reach but no closer a shield only works if the enemy is on the other side. Be careful of the snakes in your garden, for they have bridged the citadel’s walls. Those closest to us can hurt us the most. Trust, but don’t be naive.

A queen needs a kingdom, not a king, to be a queen:

Number 10 is A queen needs a kingdom, not a king, to be a queen! You don’t need someone to validate you, you just need your achievements. Sure, a power couple, king and queen makes the ruling more bearable and the dynasty last longer, but it’s not a requirement for the throne. Build your kingdom, for you don’t need anyone’s permission to do so.

In the country of the blind the one eyed man is king:

Number 11 is In the country of the blind the one eyed man is king. That who has the slightest advantage over everyone else wins the race. Find your ability to see when others are blind. What do you have eyes for that no-one else around you sees? That’s where your kingdom awaits!

Whoever controls the king, controls the kingdom:

Number 12 is whoever controls the king, controls the kingdom. Being a king isn’t about the status of being a king, but about control & power. That who can exercise his power freely is more successful than a caged king. You want your voice to be heard and for your voice to matter. We said it last Sunday and we’ll say it again: He who can silence a king, is the king.

There are only 2 forces in the world: the sword and the spirit:

Number 13 is there are only 2 forces in the world: the sword and the spirit and in the long run, the sword will always be conquered by the spirit. You can control others with one of two emotions:  

FEAR and the feeling you get when “THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE GAINED.”

The sword can get you in, but unless your goals align, you’ll never survive long term.

A king is a king even when he isn’t wearing his crown:

Number 14 is a king is a king even when he isn’t wearing his crown a king is not made by the costume he wears but by his intangible power and the belief others have in him. 

Master other people’s beliefs and you end up mastering reality. It’s in the way you carry yourself, in the way you speak and other perceive you.If you want to be a king, better start acting like one.

Only the king knows how much the crown weighs

Number 15 is only the king knows how much the crown weighs status and power are an incredible burden to carry. Knowing people depend on your ability to perform,  

to make good decisions that have the wellbeing  of the kingdom at heart is a heavy price to pay.

Others will see the sparkle, the gold shine, the robes and the castle, but none of them see what it took to get on the throne and what sacrifices you’re making just to maintain your seat.