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When we compete in climbing the corporate ladder, business or sports, always "know your enemy". To know our enemy you must "think like the enemy". First, you must identify throughly your competitor or "enemy". By overlooking who your enemy is, unknowingly your "unidentified enemy" may quietly compete against you and win. As Sun Tzu, who is the greatest ancient Chinese military strategist who wrote the Art of War book said, Know yourself and know our enemy and you will all ba

Only through observations can we be successful in our career, business, and life. Success comes from observation. Success does not come from within yourself only. Whether you are intelligent or skillful, it will not guarantee you success. To achieve success, you need to examine both your inner self and your external circumstances. It is written in the ancient military text by Sun Tzu who wrote the "Art Of War" book 2500 years ago,

What is a power? How to be powerful? Power is a multi-concept that arises from various factors, enabling an individual to become formidable and influential, whether in the realms of business or personal life. It is not merely a function of authority or control, but rather a combination of mindset, observation, mystery, and strategic deception that contributes to one's ability to navigate and dominate their environment effectively. Let's discuss how one can be powerful.

Sun Tzu translates to Master Sun, and his actual name is Sun Wu. Historical records do not provide specific dates for his birth or death. Historians have determined that Sun Tzu lived in ancient China around 544 BCE. He was born in the state of Qi, which is now known as Shandong Province, China. Coming from a noble military family, Sun Tzu acquired direct knowledge from his relatives, leading to his proficiency in military matters.

If you look at all your options, there are many ways to win over your rivals without fighting. Be it in war, business, or any competition. Winning a battle does not necessarily mean fighting. How To Win Without Fighting? Let's explore what Sun Tzu, the greatest military strategist in ancient China, says about winning without fighting. He said in his Art of War book,

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.

In The Art of War, Sun Tzu says that a leader or a general must receive their title first, then respect can be earned. As the General, you must be honoured with the right to lead. Sun Tzu mentioned in his Art of War book, In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign, gathers his army, and assembles his troops. In ancient China, the emperor would give a "tiger tally" to the general as military authorization to deploy troops.

Does everyone have enemies? My answer is yes! We live in a world where we compete for better jobs, better pay, a promotion, more business, or even compete in chasing a girl. When you compete, you make enemies. However, if you have many enemies, then you must ask yourself, "Why do I have so many enemies?" To answer why you have so many enemies, first, you have to define what makes an enemy. It's crucial to determine who and what constitutes an enemy.