The document outlines 9 branding principles: keep branding simple with one big idea; use mass-produced word of mouth PR to build brands; focused brands are more powerful than those with many messages; differentiate the brand somehow; being first in a new category provides huge advantages; consider what you can be first in; avoid sub-brands; perception of quality is more important than actual quality; consistency and patience are needed to build a strong brand over time; and define the brand in writing to stay on course.