As a disclaimer I am going to say off the bat that if you have not watched any of the three seasons that make up "House of Cards," I strongly recommend you do so. This Emmy-award winning Netflix-produced show may be slow to start for some people, but I guarantee this dark drama about politics will be incredibly addicting and entertaining a few episodes in. The production, dark atmosphere, and exaggerated politics combine to create the perfect binge-watching show -- of course, only if you’re into that sorta thing.
Getting back on track, the powerful main character Frank Underwood (portrayed by Kevin Spacey) is incredibly intimidating and ruthless. His shrewd calculation and cunning demeanor has proven time and time again to make him a top man in Washington. Frank Underwood is by no means a saint, and there is a lot to dislike about him, but that and his power-hungry nature is the precise reason that keeps you wanting more and even will compel you to root for him almost every time. Not to spoil any details, but the man would not be where he is today if he didn’t have some advice to offer about life and power, so here are some views from Frank Underwood that can be applied to everyday life.
- Using what might kill you to make you stronger -- it sounds cliché but it's true. Don’t let the bad things in life keep you down; let them motivate you to keep going and to keep striving at achieving you goals.
- And lastly, with anything in life always tell the truth and be honest. Honesty really is the best policy and will always overpower doubt and lies. The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie.
Take these pieces of advice from Frank; it worked for him. Maybe it will work for you too.
