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In war, practice dissimulation, and you will succeed. Sun Tzu’s Art of War is full of timeless advice that can be applied to many areas of life, including business and personal relationships. One such piece of advice is found in chapter 7, verse 15: “In war, practice dissimulation, and you will succeed.” Dissimulation means hiding […]

Whether to concentrate or to divide your troops, must be decided by circumstances. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a timeless classic that offers valuable insights into strategy and tactics. One of the key principles that Sun Tzu emphasizes is the importance of being flexible and adaptable in war, and one of the ways

We shall be unable to turn natural advantage to account unless we make use of local guides. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has long been revered for its insights into strategy and leadership. In chapter 7, verse 14, he notes the importance of using local guides to turn natural advantages to account. This idea

We are not fit to lead an army on the march unless we are familiar with the face of the country—its mountains and forests, its pitfalls and precipices, its marshes and swamps. Understanding the terrain of a battlefield is critical for any military leader. Sun Tzu knew this and included this principle in his famous

We cannot enter into alliances until we are acquainted with the designs of our neighbors. Sun Tzu’s statement in 7.12 highlights the importance of understanding the intentions and motives of those around us before entering into any kind of agreement or partnership. This principle holds true not only in the context of warfare but also

We may take it then that an army without its baggage-train is lost; without provisions it is lost; without bases of supply it is lost. Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” is a military treatise that has stood the test of time and has been used not only in warfare but also in business and

If you march thirty LI with the same object, two thirds of your army will arrive. Sun Tzu’s Art of War is a timeless classic that offers insights into strategy and tactics that are still applicable in modern times. In the 7th chapter of this work, Sun Tzu lays out various principles that govern the

If you march fifty LI in order to outmaneuver the enemy, you will lose the leader of your first division, and only half your force will reach the goal. Sun Tzu’s Art of War provides valuable lessons for military strategy, but it can also be applied to business and personal life. One such lesson can

The stronger men will be in front, the jaded ones will fall behind, and on this plan only one-tenth of your army will reach its destination. Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is not just a book on military strategy but also an instruction manual for leadership and decision-making in everyday life. In chapter 7,

Thus, if you order your men to roll up their buffcoats, and make forced marches without halting day or night, covering double the usual distance at a stretch, doing a hundred LI in order to wrest an advantage, the leaders of all your three divisions will fall into the hands of the enemy. Sun Tzu’s