Sun Tzu, the legendary military strategist, preferred to win without fighting or, at the very least, to win the easiest battles first.

The teachings of Sun Tzu extend far beyond the field of battle because they are focused on finding the easiest way to achieve a specific goal.

Becoming better is not simply a matter of willpower or work ethic. It’s also a matter of strategy.

What people assume to be a lack of willpower or an unwillingness to change is often a consequence of trying to build good habits in bad environments.