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Positions of Optionality
“Appear at points which the enemy must hasten to defend; march swiftly to places where you are not expected.” - The Art of War
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Build Mechanisms to Scale
“Fighting with a large army under your command is nowise different from fighting with a small one: it is merely a question of instituting signs and…
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Plan Backward from Victory
“To see victory only when it is within the ken of the common herd is not the acme of excellence.” - The Art of War
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Win the War without Fighting
“Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without…
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A Rush of Energy
“The onset of troops is like the rush of a torrent which will even roll stones along in its course.” - The Art of War
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Know Your Surroundings and Act Accordingly
“On open ground, I would keep a vigilant eye on my defences.
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Be Disciplined to Feign Confusion
“Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline; simulated fear postulates courage; simulated weakness postulates strength.” - The Art of War
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The Use of Spies
“Knowledge of the enemy’s dispositions can only be obtained from other men.” - The Art of War
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Keep Resources at the Ready
“In order to carry out an attack with fire, we must have means available.
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Move Fast on Openings
“If the enemy leaves a door open, you must rush in.” - The Art of War
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Your Art of War Review: Week of Nov. 29 to Dec. 5
A compilation of the past week’s Daily Art of War lessons.
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Control Higher Ground
“Camp in high places, facing the sun.
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