13 Rules of Professional Business Conduct from the Real Olivia Pope

Judy Smith the real Olivia Pope gave career advice that I believe every professional should look at:
13 Rules From The Real Olivia Pope
1. Trust your gut.
2. Know the facts. Not what you want them to be. What they actually are.
3. Never assume you know everything.
4. The truth always comes out. It’s only a question of when.
5. Read the climate. Know the landscape.
6. Know where you want to end up.
7. Know when to hold and when to fold.
8. Admit you’re in trouble.
9. Don’t overreact
10. You will know when to walk away.
11. Things usually get worse before they get better.
12. Expect the unexpected.
13. Crises occur irrespective of one’s fame, power, or prestige, so deal with it.