The Art of War is not a book about war, it is a philosophy about conflict by an ancient, undefeated, battle-weary general. It is a book dedicated to conflict resolution and avoidance. Winning without fighting is always the best and preferred solution to all conflict. But if fighting is unavoidable, then fight in a manner to win with ease.

When Sun Tzu inked a collection of military maxims to strips of bamboo two and a half thousand years ago, to aid junior officers, he unwittingly wrote the earliest known self-help book. Millions of average people benefit greatly each year from his ancient words and wisdom.

The aim of this book is to assist with the most common questions to the earliest efforts relating the ancient maxims to modern day thinking. To answer the most often asked questions in one central location.

For over four decades, people have come to me for assistance to their problems. From overcoming deep depression, preventing those who wish to self-harm, to end long standing family squabbles, in making career defining decisions, to prevent marriages from ending in divorce. The lesson learned, based on this long-term experience, is that the application of the wisdom in this book is applicable to any situation that involves conflict.

His maxims are adaptable to our daily efforts to succeed, to win, to achieve all the goals we set for ourselves. Both personally and professionally. Every successful person you know, have heard about, or see in the news, they all conform to and confirm the wisdom in the maxims of Sun Tzu.

Conflict is inevitable, defeat is optional. Suffering from daily conflict, personal and professional, social, and emotional is avoidable. Therefore, the fact is that we all become strategists because we all deal with daily conflict. It is not a matter of if, but the level of skill learned. The skill levels may vary but we all use strategies and tactics. It is unavoidable.

The carefully selected 101 questions reveal how to read, understand, and apply the maxims, the short paragraphs. This is the book I needed when I first read the book so long ago.

Conflict is conflict, regardless of size, location, weapons, or those involved. Wars are simply really big examples of conflict, the principles that apply to war are the very same that apply to personal conflict. Once this is understood and accepted, then the Art of War is there to become one of the best mentors ever, alive, or dead. For over 2,500 years, great commanders, strategists, and leaders, held the Art of War as the supreme treatise on conflict. From warriors to politicians, business owners to social interactions: anyone who draws breath, the Art of War holds solutions.

Maxims are translated from the military to civilian-speak and real situations. Only by doing so can we squeeze out every benefit and every tiny advantage. The greatest challenge is this very transition from military to civilian, the greatest stumbling block for readers.

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