Winning of course means you are to blame for whatever follows; and negative results cling to the powerful much more than the biggest gift-basket of carnal pleasures, freebies, bread, and circuses. Plus, what do you do for an encore?
Whether a corporate biggie or the head of a bloody nation?
I recall the story of a party for one former member of an office like mine, who had just been promoted. This was a major jump to a high executive position where the promotee would be over not only his old friends but many, many more. One of his colleagues--not one of competitors--said plainly,
"Congratulations--but this is the last time you'll ever hear the truth again."
Let that sink in a bit...
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