The Art of War
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Sun Tzu examines strategy through preparation, knowledge, timing, and the intelligent use of limited resources. Thomas Cleary's translation presents the text with commentary that helps explain its principles. Beyond military settings, the book prompts questions about choosing commitments, understanding conditions, adapting to change, and avoiding unnecessary conflict.
Why I include it
I include this for its application to life and business: understand the situation, know your capabilities, prepare carefully, and choose where to commit. Its strongest lessons are about judgment and achieving an objective without wasting effort in avoidable conflict.
