Special Book Review by Paul Leslie |
Are you here? Want to win at politics, style, or life like a pro? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour, diving into Stone’s Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style by Roger Stone, from Skyhorse Publishing.
This book’s a bold playbook from a guy who’s worked with everyone from Nixon, Reagan and Trump. Love him or not, Stone’s tips stick with you. Paul’s going to break down why it’s a game-changer.
A playbook to win bigly
Meet Roger Stone’s book Stone’s Rules—a playbook for politics, business, and style. Stone’s the host of The StoneZONE on WABC radio and a New York Times bestseller who’s shaped campaigns for Nixon, Reagan, and Trump. Called a “political fixer” or in his own words an “agent provocateur,” he’s a media master with a knack for making an impact. That’s the book’s core: maximize what you’ve got.
Stone’s maxims: sharp and savvy
It’s a masterclass in strategy and branding, like Machiavelli meets a sharp tailor. Stone’s more than 100 maxims are simple yet sharp.
On style, Rule #51: “Casual dress doesn’t excuse bad taste—no sports jerseys unless you’re an athlete.” Solid tip!
On life, Rule #98: “Over-tip. Stinginess is the worst sin.” I’d say it’s undone many.
Rule #119 flips the script: “The press isn’t the enemy.” Smart—work the media, don’t fight it.
Fun with swagger
Stone keeps the book fun, too, sharing Nixon’s “Silver Bullet” martini recipe and his “Sunday Gravy”—that’s gravy, not tomato sauce! It’s a bold, practical guide for anyone craving success with a dose of swagger.
Why read Stone’s Rules?
If you saw Stone in the Netflix documentary Get Me Roger Stone and want to know how he would approach almost any situation under the sun, you’ll want a copy of Stone’s Rules. You’ll learn a lot and I believe the advice could help you no matter your field.
Meet the troublemaker
It’s also an opportunity to learn about one of the most interesting characters in media and politics. As Tucker Carlson writes in the introduction: “Roger Stone is a troublemaker — indeed, not just a troublemaker, but perhaps the premier troublemaker of our time, the Michael Jordan of electoral mischief.”
He may ruffle some feathers, but I think Roger Stone would agree: that’s the point.
Photo: Screenshot, Stone’s Rules: How to Win at Politics, Business, and Style
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