An ancient Chinese military strategy text written by a Chinese military general. The most advanced discussion of military tactics written at its time. These strategies have proven incredible staying power by surviving the test of time. Today, people apply these core strategies to business, negotiation, sports, and more.
Summary Table of Contents:
The Importance of Planning
Always Adapt to Your Environment
The Importance of the Terrain
Forecasting Victory or Defeat
Good Leadership Is Crucial to Victory
Beware the Six Circumstances Which Can Ruin an Army
Choose Your Battles Wisely
When to Enter a Battle and When to Wait
The Five Rules to Winning a War
Disrupt Your Enemy
Carefully Manage Your Resources
Take Advantage of All Information Available to You
Watch for Signs of Weakness in the Opposing Army
Make Use of Spies
Send Your Enemies False Information
Guard Your Secrets
Engage in Deception
Attack Your Enemy on Many Fronts
Please note: This is a separate companion summary of the most important ideas from the book - not the original full-length book.