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The Art of War by Sun Tzu
This is a book that will weather all wars, times, empires, and leaders; it's teachings are universally applicable and never more pertinent than NOW.
One tragic insight it allows is that the Iraq war is doomed to \"misfortune,\" seeing how the tactics are opposite what Tzu espoused centuries ago..
Ways a leader can bring misfortune:
1. Commanding without knowledge of battlefield conditions.
2. Employing military principles with political interference.
3. Seeking terrain and situations unfavorable to victory.
There are five faults common among leaders:
1. Recklessness, which leads to destruction.
2. Cowardice, which leads to inaction.
3. Temperament, which can be provoked by insults.
4. Insecurity, which is sensitive to shame.
5. Empathy, which leads to indecision.
When an army is overthrown and its leader slain,
The cause will surely be among these faults.
Consider them carefully.
Know the enemy by his actions:
If he speaks humbly while building forces...more
One tragic insight it allows is that the Iraq war is doomed to \"misfortune,\" seeing how the tactics are opposite what Tzu espoused centuries ago..
Ways a leader can bring misfortune:
1. Commanding without knowledge of battlefield conditions.
2. Employing military principles with political interference.
3. Seeking terrain and situations unfavorable to victory.
There are five faults common among leaders:
1. Recklessness, which leads to destruction.
2. Cowardice, which leads to inaction.
3. Temperament, which can be provoked by insults.
4. Insecurity, which is sensitive to shame.
5. Empathy, which leads to indecision.
When an army is overthrown and its leader slain,
The cause will surely be among these faults.
Consider them carefully.
Know the enemy by his actions:
If he speaks humbly while building forces...more
