Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot

Key takeaways:

- “The decision to use force should not be determined by men who's careers depend on the use of force.” While I am rarely involved in conversations about the use of force, this applies to other areas as well. Compliance people will tend to see that the sky is falling. Sales people will tend to see the need for expansion. Do not ignore these people, but understand their viewpoint while weighing their suggestions.
- The Kennedy administration (and likely most others) seems to have been hamstrung by division and the desire to keep power. Decide what is important and what is worth working toward, then get everyone on board. Critics or people who see the world differently are not enemies.
- While it is important to rethink your views, it is also important to know when you have come to the point of no return (bay of pigs).
- Marry someone everyone loves and find other allies that people like. The reputation of the people you spend time with will begin to impact your reputation, for better or worse.