What does it really mean to be Machiavellian? It’s not just about scheming or being ruthless. For Niccolò Machiavelli, the key to navigating chaos wasn’t cruelty — it was virtù: boldness, adaptability, and the guts to act even when the path isn’t perfect. He didn’t sugarcoat life. He showed us how to lead when things fall apart — not by clinging to ideals, but by facing reality with clarity. Because sometimes, waiting for the “right” moment is just fear in disguise.