ART OF WAR - SUN TZU

CHAPTER 1: Laying Plans

1. Thoroughly Assess Conditions

Vision Mission
Outside Influence
Marketplace
Leadership
Core Beliefs

2. Compare Attributes
7 things to consider:

Objectives
Ability
Current conditions
Discipline
Strength
Training
Motivation

3. Look for Strategic Turns

CHAPTER 2: Waging War

Marshal adequate resources

Make time your ally
Everyone must profit from victories
Know your craft

CHAPTER 3: Attack by Stratagem

Win without fighting

Strength against weakness
Beware of high-level dumb

CHAPTER 4: Disposition of Military Strength

Be invincible
Attain strategic superiority
Use information to focus resources

CHAPTER 5: Energy

1. Build a Sound Organization

The control of a large force is the same principle as the control of a few
men: it is a merely question of dividing up their numbers. Sun Tzu
Fighting with a large army under your command is no different from fighting
with a small one: it is a merely question of signs and signals. Sun Tzu
2. Apply Extraordinary Forces
3. Coordinate Timing and Momentum

Your actions must have the energy of momentum and take place at the most
advantageous time.

CHAPTER 6: Weakness and Strength

1. Take the Initiative
Knowing the place and time of the coming battle, we may concentrate from
the greatest distances in order to fight. Sun Tzu
2. Plan Surprise
3. Gain Relative Superiority
4. Seek Knowledge
5. Be Flexible
"An army may be likened to water, for just as flowing water avoids the
heights and hastens to the lowlands, so an army avoids strength and strikes
weakness." - Sun Tzu

CHAPTER 7: Maneuvering
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Maneuver to Gain Advantage

Achieve to Critical Mass
Deceive Your Competitor
Develop Internal Communications
Gain the Mental Advantage

CHAPTER 8: Variation of Tactics

1. Consider Tactical Options
2. Prepare Adequate Defenses
3. Avoid the Faults of Leadership

CHAPTER 9: On the March

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Occupy Strong Natural Positions

Always Seek the High Ground
Make an Estimate of the Situation
Discipline Can Build Allegiance

CHAPTER 10: Terrain

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Know Your Battlefield

Obey The Laws of Leadership
Fight Only the Battles You Can Win
Know Yourself, Know Your Opponent

CHAPTER 11: The Nine Varieties of Ground

1. Varieties

Choose a favorable background

Shape your opponents strategy
Make Victory the Only Option
Plan Coordinated Efforts
Press the Attack and Learn Winning Ways

CHAPTER 12: Attack by Fire

1. Be Disruptive and Intrusive
2. Consolidate your Gains
3. Exercise Restraint

CHAPTER 13: Employment of Secret Agents

1. Invest in Intelligence Resources
2. Establish an Active Intelligence System