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The Book for the Strategist


What Is Strategic Thinking based on The Art Of War?
Strategic thinking is a mindset, a principle and a process. Can Strategic Thinking Be Learned?
Absolutely yes. Strategic thinking is both a principle and a process that can be learned. However, the level of skill in strategic thinking relies on knowledge and practice.

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


How To Apply Sun Tzu Art Of War Philosophy in Your Life Or Business?
Sun Tzu Art of War is a book about strategic thinking. Surprisingly, the book is a very well-organized reference.
To apply Sun Tzu's military method, you use his book as a checklist and a process for creating your strategy, and at the same time, as a learning guide on how to think strategically.

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


Wu Wei As A Strategy In Sun Tzu Art Of War
Wu Wei 無為 means
1. Do nothing
2. No action.
3. Not forcing.
Sun Tzu Art of War uses Wu Wei in military strategy.
Wu Wei is a concept of the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism.
The Dao means "The Way of Nature". It represents the natural, effortless flow and order of the universe.
Dao is the nature of everything surrounding us.
The Dao teaches us to align our actions with the natural rhythms of life rather than forcing outcomes.

by J. Khoo @ Mr Art of War
2 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


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


Is Sun Tzu Art of War Ethical To Use?
Is The Art of War by Sun Tzu ethical?
Is it morally bad to learn? Is it teaching the right way?
In this topic, I will cover the good side and, at the end, the bad side of Sun Tzu's Art of War.
Sun Tzu lived during a turmoil era when many of states within the Zhou dynasty were in conflict with each other to acquire more power and territory.
From Sun Tzu's experience, he has seen violence, people becoming poor, prices of goods increasing, and loss of life from war.
So he wrote

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


"Think Like The Enemy" To Know The Enemy: Sun Tzu Art of War
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

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


Success Comes From Observation: A lesson From Sun Tzu Art Of War
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,

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


Who is Sun Tzu, who wrote The Art Of War
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.

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


Why Is It Important To Train Your Subconscious Mind?
There are times in life you have to think fast and sometimes think slowly.
So it is important to train your conscious and subconscious mind.
Train your conscious mind to think of long-term strategies to win.
However, it is important to train your subconscious mind for tactical combat, which means training the ability to react quickly under pressure or emergency.

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


The Meaning of the Art Of War by Sun Tzu
The Art of War book was written by Sun Tzu approximately 2,500 years ago.
What is the meaning of The Art of War?
"Sun Tzu The Art of War" in Chinese is called 孫子兵法.
Simply means Sun Tzu's military method.
His book is a book on strategy on how to be victorious in battles.
The Art of War is a deeply insightful book, with its principles, theories, and strategies for winning battles remaining relevant and widely applied even today.

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


Legitimacy More Important Than Authority
A leader's legitimacy or recognition is important.
A leader's position and authority means nothing.
To establish a leadership position, it is essential for the people to recognize, support, and trust the leader before the leader can effectively wield their authority.
One of the failures of a leader is not getting support or cooperation from the people under him or her.

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


Is Sun Tzu Art Of War Book Worth Reading Today?
Sun Tzu Art of War book is a good book and it is worth reading.
However, "The Art of War" book is meant for leaders and strategists. If you are currently a business person or leader, or plan to take on a leadership role in your organization, this book is definitely worth reading.
In this topic, we explore what makes Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" worth reading by understanding its content, and also which version of the book one should read.

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


Time Management Skills & Strategies: Lesson from Sun Tzu Art Of War
To accomplish a significant amount of work, it's crucial to implement effective time management techniques, and with "The Art of War".

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


9 BEST Sun Tzu Quotes on The Art of War in Life Lessons
Learn the 9 Best Sun Tzu Quotes on the Art of War: Key Points in Life Lessons.
Sun Tzu's Art Of War book was written over 2500 years ago for generals and rulers. Today, CEOs, leaders, and businesspeople use the Art Of War to apply to life, career, and business strategies.
Read our specially selected famous Sun Tzu Art Of War quotes on life lessons for you.

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


How to "Practice Makes Perfect" using Sun Tzu's Art Of War Strategy
Knowledge, while valuable, can become stagnant and ineffective without the opportunity to translate it into real-world situations.

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


Sun Tzu: Philosophy Which Influenced The Art Of War Book?
To understand what philosophy most influenced Sun Tzu, we must first look at the time he lived and the influence of his environment.

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


What Is The Art Of War About? Is It A Book Worth Reading?
What is The Art of War?
Why you need to learn?
The Art of War is not a book of only fighting.
Inside the book it teaches you to think, analyse, look at your costing, importance of preparation, he talks about the importance of timing for success, and many more.
If you study deeper into the subject of The Art of War, it actually teaches you how to win. You will have the formula for winning.
There must be a reason why the 2,500-year-old book, The Art of War, continues to be dis

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