This piece nails someting crucial about insitutional design. The Templar Rule basically codified what every effective organization eventually figures out: structure isn't about limiting autonomy, it's about channeling energy toward shared goals. I saw this firsthand working with a small startup that went from chaotic to disciplined after implementing clear protocols. What really stands out is how the Rule balanced individual sacrifice with collective power, kinda like modern cooperatives where members own nothing but the org owns everything.