This morning I came up with a few things I have learned over the years that have helped me in business simply from watching wrestling. I think it's only fair to share them with the world, but please - if you put any of them to practical use, I cannot be held responsible for the outcome.
That said, it would make a great poster.
1. Don't trust anybody.
2. When you go for a moonsault off the top rope, sometimes you hit, sometimes you miss. Those are the breaks.
3. When you're backed into a corner with no way out, use a chair.
4. There's always somebody bigger than you are.
5. If you're going to be an evil bastard, wear a mask.
6. Make sure your entrance music is louder than everybody else's.
7. If you lose the belt, you can always win it back again.
8. Nothing is ever as it seems.
9. The bigger they are, the harder they fall and when they fall on you, it hurts like hell.
10. When you really mean business, wear trunks.
11. If the money is right, you can buy anybody.
12. Watch out for blondes. They usually mean trouble.
13. Sometimes you have to get your ass kicked a hundred times before you get a shot at the gold.
14. Never carry your tag-team partner, he'll be too heavy.
15. If you're absolutely 100% sure you can whip somebody's ass, do it in front of 80,000 people.
16. When the ref is distracted, go for the balls.
17. A thumb in the eye will stop anyone.
18. People don't always remember when you win, nor when you lose but when you survive the 20 foot fall through a table from the top of a steel cage, you become a legend and will be remembered forever.
19. This isn't football. This is wrestling. Be ready every single day.
20. Finally, remember the golden rule. VInce always wins.
Currently listening to: Biffy Clyro - Only Revolution
Currently reading: NeilGaiman/Dave McKean - Crazy Hair
Currently watching: Heroes Season 4... back on form - for now.