The Clash of Power and Authority

The Clash of Power and Authority is a reflection of reality and an observation on life. It focuses on the importance and advantages of a life of purpose. This book is a testimony of a man who has experienced working with people of authority. The author believes one can have a life full with impact through knowledge and spirituality. The rules and principles encouraged by this book are offered as advises to all decision makers. Whether you are building a family, a business, or a community, you need the necessary authority to apply your plans. That moment of action, that drive and motivation come from somewhere-no one else can give it to you. My thought on why some people who have no resource have managed to big impact in life, while some other has great wealth have no impact in life has led to the emergence of the concept of a constant battle between power and authority.

Decisions are at the core of making a difference, and at times, there are critical moments when they can be hard and perplexing. While the boldest decisions are sometimes successful and the easy ones are not always successful, there is no recipe for success. What one can do is to observe successful people's patterns and behaviors and their model as guidance to those who are interested in impacting their world. This book provides useful and practical guidance for making efficient and effective decisions and as a result building purposeful life. It is about observing those who are successful in building a life around strong values, which I think is the only way to be a winner in the in life and struggle between power and authority.

The fight for purposeful life cannot be limited a struggle for material things. Value refers to how desirable a particular outcome is, the value of the alternative whether in dollars, satisfaction, or other benefit. However, preference reflects the philosophy and moral hierarchy of the decision maker. This book, therefore, challenges several standard success assumptions, including the beliefs that you cannot be a successful person without having a lot of money and you can have impact if only you have power, money, and being well connected. Well, conventional thinking were to figure out why some rich and powerful fail to make an impact in their world and the people with humble beginning and poor background have made great impact; but the challenge that awaits everyone who wants to make a great impact is to know how to get authority.