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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Why Didn’t I Continue?
This was another book I wanted to like but didn’t really. To be fair, I don’t think I’m in the right mindset to fully absorb the contents of the book yet. I’ve probably read only 20 or less sentences. It was hella confusing, but I’ve seen parts of the book that I’ve found very interesting everywhere else. SOOOOO with that being said, definitely will go back to this book when I’m older n wiser :D
This was another book I wanted to like but didn’t really. To be fair, I don’t think I’m in the right mindset to fully absorb the contents of the book yet. I’ve probably read only 20 or less sentences. It was hella confusing, but I’ve seen parts of the book that I’ve found very interesting everywhere else. SOOOOO with that being said, definitely will go back to this book when I’m older n wiser :D
Some lessons stand the test of time. Furthermore, some lessons are universal in their application. While the Art of War is a recount of general Sun Tzu’s military strategies, the succinct advice and reasoning he provides are not reserved for military minds. As you can see from the quotes above, the passed down strategies are useful to any leader. They pertain to burnout, poor leadership, lack of preparation, and failing to gain perspective. Even if you do not manage employees, you can apply similar reasoning to Tzu’s in any endeavor. Authority and leadership come in many forms. This book can provide principles and insights that complement and enhance modern leadership philosophy.
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."
"If he sends reinforcements everywhere, everywhere he will be weak."
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."
"If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary."
"When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is insubordination. When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is collapse. When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization."
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle."
"If he sends reinforcements everywhere, everywhere he will be weak."
"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances."
"If the officers are angry, it means that the men are weary."
"When the common soldiers are too strong and their officers too weak, the result is insubordination. When the officers are too strong and the common soldiers too weak, the result is collapse. When the general is weak and without authority; when his orders are not clear and distinct; when there are no fixed duties assigned to officers and men, and the ranks are formed in a slovenly haphazard manner, the result is utter disorganization."
Some Wall Street douche along the way did too much cocaine and decided this book should be analogized to business strategy and someone should tell the Patagonia vest chest-pounding dude bros that perhaps it’s just a book about ancient Chinese warfare.
informative
medium-paced
I read this to complete a book bingo with reading a classic. It was free on Audible. I guess I don't have a use for it or need the strategies. Overall, I was just left bored.
Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War,” is arguably one of the most quoted books in history. Although some of his tactics don’t translate to modern military warfare, his philosophies on knowing one’s enemy and preparing for battle can be used in numerous other areas such as business strategic planning. “The Art of War” is a must read and a quick read.
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced