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The Dangers Of Being Over Ambitious
The fall of great leaders like Alexander The Great, Napoleon Bonaparte and General Han Xin is because of being overambitious.
Know the dangers of being overambitious by learning from past great leaders. No matter how great a leader is, one must know when to stop.
In this topic I will cover the where these legendary leaders that achieved greatness can fall. Sun Tzu says, he who knows when to fight and when not to fight will win. Not through ambition.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
4 min read


Resilience is Not About Hardship
Resilience is not about enduring pain or stress. It involves adaptation.
Many people can withstand a lot of hardship, but that doesn't make them resilient.
To be resilient, you must adapt.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
3 min read


Self-Reliance and Self-Sufficiency Using The Art of War Strategy
Following Art of War philosophy, we accept that there are competition around us.
In order to thrive or even to survive...
It is essential we aim to be self-reliant and self-sufficient.
It is not always you have a friend that will and can help. With the worlds of heavy competition, your friend also may need your help.
Although achieving complete self-reliance and self-sufficiency is challenging, one should consistently strive for this objective.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
5 min read


To Be Successful, It all Starts With A Vision & Mission
If you look at historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Napoleon Bonaparte, and China's first Emperor Qin Shi Huang, what do they have in common?
They all had a big vision and mission that drove their actions and decisions, propelling them towards great successes that shaped the course of history.
All success starts with a big compelling vision and mission.
This is the foundation of their greatness as conquerors and leaders.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
3 min read


Sun Tzu Art of War on Why Small & Quick SUCCESS Is Important
Small & quick success is important because big success consists of many small wins.
Similarly, 2,500 years ago, Sun Tzu, who wrote "The Art of War," said that all battle success has to be quick & decisive.
Sun Tzu reminds us that the objective is to be victorious; if it is a prolonged war, the men's weapons will grow dull, & their determination to fight will be dampened.
Small & quick success is important. Focus on success & not drag your work so long that you and team will b

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
3 min read


Being Neutral Means Not Revealing Your Weakness Or Strength
You should never display your weaknesses, and also never show that you are tough. It is always best to stay neutral.
Let people perceive you as neither weak nor strong, unless you have a strategic reason.
When you show you are weak, people may take advantage of you. If you show you are tough people may want to compete or challenge you.
What does it mean to be neutral?
A neutral person observes, remains quiet, and blends in.
Like in The Art Of War, being neutral is strategic.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
4 min read


Don't Chase Money, Seek Opportunities
Don't chase money; instead, seek out opportunities. Why?
No matter how hard you chase, if the door of opportunity is not open you will not make money.
The more you chase, the more you get tired and get burnout.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
3 min read


Do Not Aim To Be No. 1, Do This Instead...
To be a winner or No. 1, you do not focus to be a winner. You should focus on factors that will make you the winner.
Thats how you aim to be No. 1. Focus on the right goal. Focus on what you can control.
Do not aim to be number one or to win, as you cannot control the outcome. Your goal should be to focus on gaining an advantage over your competition in order to win.
Winning in any battle or game in life, business, or sports is not entirely within your control.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
3 min read
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