Sun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life

Cover......Page 1
Book Title......Page 5
Copyright......Page 6
Dedication......Page 7
Contents......Page 9
Introduction......Page 13
The Lesson of the Concubines......Page 15
Book One: Complete Translation of The Art of War*......Page 19
Preface to Book One......Page 20
Book Two: The Art of Success......Page 63
Preface to Book Two......Page 64
Section One: Personal Characteristics for Success......Page 65
Introduction: Who Are You?......Page 67
Know Yourself......Page 68
Have Moral Integrity......Page 74
Listen Well......Page 79
Be Considerate......Page 83
Be Courageous......Page 85
Practice Discipline......Page 88
Be Creative......Page 91
Aim for High Standards......Page 95
Seek Sound Counsel......Page 99
Section Two: Strategies for Success......Page 103
Introduction: Strategy Before Tactics—Always......Page 105
Know Your Battleground......Page 107
Build a Personal Network......Page 112
Develop Great Strategies......Page 116
Win Without Fighting......Page 119
Apply Strength Against Weakness......Page 123
Avoid the Avoidable......Page 127
Build a Strong Position......Page 129
Organize a Team......Page 134
Go for a Breakthrough......Page 137
Have a Plan......Page 141
Section Three: Tactics for Success......Page 145
Introduction: Coordinate Tactics with Strategy......Page 147
Take the Offensive......Page 149
Move Rapidly......Page 153
Gain Momentum......Page 156
Take Advantage of Opportunities......Page 158
Be Persistent......Page 162
Occupy the High Ground......Page 165
Build on Your Success......Page 170
Section Four: Competitive Success......Page 173
Introduction: Get Your Priorities Right......Page 175
Pick Your Battles Carefully......Page 176
Know Your Opponent......Page 179
Skillful Attacks Win......Page 183
Timing Is Everything......Page 187
Section Five: Examples of Success......Page 189
Introduction: Apply the Wisdom......Page 191
Coaching Challenges......Page 192
Winning Battles......Page 194
Leadership Lessons......Page 197
Relevant Principles......Page 199
The Art of War Is the Art of Peace......Page 202
Rules for Daily Life......Page 205
Effective Decisions......Page 208
Implementing Strategy......Page 210
Study the Principles......Page 213
Bibliography......Page 217
Bibliography of Translators......Page 219
Index......Page 221