Three Lessons From Sulla's Life in Numidia

Alex Petkis: Sulla's story has offered many lessons that may be useful. He says if you are young and aspire to leadership in the near or distant future, consider Sulla's activity in Numidia. When facing intractable enemies, learn a tool of deception from Sulla's dealings with Ugartha. If you need to trick someone, distract them with the prospect of attaining something they desire furiously.