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The Art of War
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The Art of War appears across 1 book, with 5 highlights.
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Courage to Retreat Over Reckless Advance, Asia's Digital Gravity as Location Advantage, Small Fish Swallows Big Fish at Timing Inflection
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In “The Art of War” and “Lanchester’s Laws,” Masayoshi Son found logical expressions of what he had vaguely believed.
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"In “The Art of War” and “Lanchester’s Laws,” Masayoshi Son found logical expressions of what he had vaguely believed."
Son's Square Law (translated)
"This is because ‘The Art of War’ is not a theoretical discourse, but rather considers war as a business in a very calm and rational manner, reflecting the fundamental way of thinking."
Son's Square Law (translated)
"“The Art of War by Sun Tzu” teaches, “if you calculate much, you win; if you calculate little, you lose.” When venturing into a battle, one must always evaluate the “chances of victory.”"
Son's Square Law (translated)
"Way—First establish your resolve The first section, “Way, Heaven, Earth, Law,” are words from the “The First Calculations” chapter of “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu. The first “Way” in “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu refers to “the way of correct governance, where the will of the people and the ruler are united.” In contrast, the definition in “Son’s Twofold Principle” is simply “philosophy, resolve.”"
Son's Square Law (translated)
"Commander—Gather excellent subordinates The fourth “Commander” literally means “General.” In “The Art of War,” it refers to the abilities a general should possess, such as wisdom, honesty, integrity, courage, and dignity. In “Son’s Twofold Principle,” it emphasizes not only honing one’s abilities but also the importance of acquiring “excellent commanders (i.e., subordinates, staff) with such abilities.” Son explains."
Son's Square Law (translated)
Themes
Courage to Retreat Over Reckless AdvanceAsia's Digital Gravity as Location AdvantageSmall Fish Swallows Big Fish at Timing InflectionSeventy Percent Victory ThresholdTen Generals Who Would Give an ArmTwenty-Five Characters Before Every DecisionMeter-High Research Stacks Before CommitmentNine-Filter Gauntlet Before Any BusinessInfrastructure Toll Booth Over Hit ProductsFifty-Year Life Plan as Operating CalendarThree-Hundred-Year Company HorizonAspiration Before Vision Before StrategyNinety Percent Won Before Battle BeginsBankrupt Audacity in Early FundraisingTen-Person Teams with Daily Profit ClosingInstall Winning Habit Then Compound ItInvention as Capital Creation MachineLifebuoy Group Strategy Against Single-Point Failure