Look to Your Strengths

Look to your strengths, Sun Tzu's famous statement that "every war is won or lost before it is won or lost" indicates that victory belongs to individuals who carefully plan. Avoid enemy strongholds and attack their weak points. If you know someone who intends to beat you to their advantage, don't be fooled by the bait. Focusing on your strengths and weaknesses is the major contribution of Sun Tzu.

The process of looking to your strengths can be compared to water. Like water flowing downhill, an army should rely on its natural strength and attack the enemy when he is powerless. Also, just as the path of water matches the landscape through which it flows, the military should adapt to the nature and circumstances of the enemy. Apply to live, become a talented leader to maximize the potential of employees: “Must be soft and generous so that soldiers can agree; Using strict military law so that the soldiers are at their best, they can make the soldiers fear and obey." To be able to understand and apply Sun Tzu's philosophy, a leader must not only be intelligent but also have a decent personality. Without personality, understanding, and sympathy, that person cannot lead employees in the right direction or bring true value to customers in the long run.