The Art Of War by Sun Tzu

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I Laying Plans The Calculations Initial Estimations Detail Assessment and Planning
(Chinese: 始計，始计)
II Waging War The Challenge Waging War Waging War
(Chinese: 作戰，作战)
III Attack by Stratagem The Plan of Attack Planning Offensives Strategic Attack
(Chinese: 謀攻，谋攻)
IV Tactical Dispositions Positioning Military Disposition Disposition of the Army
(Chinese: 軍形，军形)
V Use of Energy Directing Strategic Military Power Forces
(Chinese: 兵勢，兵势)
VI Weak Points and Strong Illusion and Reality Vacuity and Substance Weaknesses and Strengths
(Chinese: 虛實，虚实)
VII Maneuvering an Army Engaging The Force Military Combat Military Maneuvers
(Chinese: 軍爭，军争)
VIII Variation of Tactics The Nine Variations Nine Changes Variations and Adaptability
(Chinese: 九變，九变)
IX The Army on the March Moving The Force Maneuvering the Army Movement and Development of Troops
(Chinese: 行軍，行军)
X Classification of Terrain Situational Positioning Configurations of Terrain Terrain
(Chinese: 地形)
XI The Nine Situations The Nine Situations Nine Terrains The Nine Battlegrounds
(Chinese: 九地)
XII Attack by Fire The Fiery Attack Incendiary Attacks Attacking with Fire
(Chinese: 火攻)
XIII Use of Spies The Use of Intelligence Employing Spies Intelligence and Espionage
(Chinese: 用間，用间)
Chapter summary[edit]

The beginning of The Art of War in a classical bamboo book from the reign of the Qianlong Emperor
Detail Assessment and Planning (Chinese: 始計，始计) explores the five fundamental factors (the Way, seasons, terrain, leadership, and management) and seven elements that determine the outcomes of military engagements. By thinking, assessing and comparing these points, a commander can calc

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[spiritvdc]

Regarding the contrast between your interpretations of "put yourself in chaotic situations" and "show up prepared", I would say that these two concepts are two sides of the same coin in that a good strategist prepares for any eventuality and conserves their energy and resources to deal with chaotic situations as they unfold; dealing with chaos is much easier when you are prepared for uncertainty.

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[aaravkshatriya]

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Nice insight Joseph.
"In chaos, there is always an opportunity"

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[ThinkClearSkin]

Thank you for taking the time to interpret this using your knowledge and experience.

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Great notes!! I found extremely helpful.

[paulsambula]

You should do one on the laws of Human nature by Robert Green!

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[confucius]

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