Victory is often determined before the battle even begins. Preparation is key, Sun Tzu emphasizes this throughout his teachings. <ul><li>Understand your strengths & weaknesses </li><li>Recognize the strengths & weaknesses of your opponent</li><li>Use environmental factors to gain the upper hand</li></ul>

Victory Requires Preparation

The actions of a strong leader should align with the expectations they set for the team. When they lead this way, they foster trust and respect from their followers which encourages them to act the same.

Lead By Example

Sun Tzu believed that flexibility is the most important principle in war, and that a successful military leader must be able to adapt to changing circumstances. Adaptability is a strategic advantage that can lead to victory, while an inappropriate or non-existent application can lead to chaos and distrust.

Adapt To Overcome

Understanding your opponents past actions will provide an understanding of their future actions. The same can be said for your own. Viewing your past setbacks as valuable lessons allows for growth and improvement in future endeavors.

Learn From Experience

"There's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it." — Newsweek Regarded as the world's oldest military treatise, this compact volume has instructed officers and tacticians for more than 2,000 years. From its origins in China, The Art of War traveled the world to inform the strategies of Napoleon and World War II generals. More recently, it has taken on a new life as a guide to competing successfully in business, law, and sports. All of The Art of War's concepts retain their value to modern readers, from the prudence of circumventing a strong opponent and taking advantage of a weak one to the wisdom of preparedness and flexibility. Other topics include strategy, tactics, maneuvering, communications, the treatment of soldiers, and the worth of well-trained officers. History enthusiasts, business thought leaders, and anyone intrigued by competition and rivalry will appreciate this elegant edition of the classic work.

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Sun Tzu (孫子; pinyin: Sūnzǐ) is a honorific title bestowed upon Sūn Wu (孫武 c. 544-496 BC), the author of The Art of War (孫子兵法), an immensely influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy. Sun Tzu believed in the use of the military sciences to effect outcomes that would result in peace.In the author's name, Sūn Wu, the character wu, meaning "military", is the same as the character in wu shu, or martial art. Sun Wu also has a courtesy name, Chang Qing (Cháng Qīng).

Dante Foster's Key Ideas from The Art of War
by Sun Tzu

Victory Requires Preparation

Lead By Example

Adapt To Overcome

Learn From Experience

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Dante Foster's Key Ideas from The Art of Warby Sun Tzu

Victory Requires Preparation

Lead By Example

Adapt To Overcome

Learn From Experience

Different Perspectives Curated by Others from The Art of War

Discover Key Ideas from Books on Similar Topics

Dante Foster's Key Ideas from The Art of War
by Sun Tzu