Overview
Locate and build relationships with capable individuals who hide their abilities in humble occupations.
Steps
- Gather intelligence on individuals with reputations for ability who have withdrawn from public life
- Research their current location and occupation
- Approach them informally, without entourage or ceremony
- Show genuine interest in their current activities and circumstances
- Spend time with them on their terms, in their environment
- Do not judge their associations or lifestyle choices
- Build relationship through shared activities rather than formal recruitment
Key Principles
- True talent-seekers pursue ability regardless of social context
- Dismissing someone for their associates reveals superficial judgment
- The greatest talents often choose obscurity deliberately
Expected Outcomes