Link to video: https://youtu.be/8_5qhA2y-E4I release new videos often, if you’re interested in subscribing here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfbLDMh6uGOZePAfqqjVZ-g?sub_confirmation=1If you'd prefer to read the script instead of watching the video, here it is:The Art of War by Sun TzuTzu segments his book into 13 chapters that together, discuss being strategic about your decisions and actions.Chapter 1: Laying PlansTzu points out the importance of studying war. He introduces 5 fundamental factors: moral influence, weather, terrain, command, and doctrine that, along with seven other elements he introduces and discusses in other parts of the book, he believes are central to developing a pre-conflict plan for battle.He notes that the confidence a people have in their leader is of utmost importance because among other things, it determines their willingness to support the leader’s war campaign.Because all warfare is a form of deception, by laying the foundation—pre-engagement planning—and preparing in this manner, a wise commander prepares himself for great success.Chapter 2: Waging WarThe second chapter of the book discusses pre-engagement preparation in the form of ensuring the availability of all the support an army needs before it goes into battle (support, provisions, and equipment).Chapter 3: Offensive StrategyAmong other things, in the third chapter of the book, Tzu notes one of his most famous strategies: “To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill,” a phrase he uses to reinforce the need for careful planning as the ultimate way to subdue and triumph over all forms of adversities, enemies, and battles.Chapter 4: DispositionThe fourth chapter of Sun Tzu’s Art of War clarifies the distinctions between defense and offenseThe main purpose of this chapter is to illustrate the differences between defensive and offensive strategies/tactics. He notes, “The experts in defense conceal themselves ... those skilled in attack move as from above. ... Thus they are capable of ... protecting themselves and ... gaining ... victory."Chapter 5: EnergyIn the fifth chapter, Tzu turns his attention to the organization of troops. He notes the importance of building and organizing troops into skillful units that can operate as a single, powerful force.Chapter 6: Weaknesses and StrengthsBuilding on the lessons from the last three chapters, Tzu notes that the successful general is one who has the ability to trick an opponent into engaging.Chapter 7: ManeuverAs part of the opening for this chapter, Sun Tzu piques, “Nothing is more difficult than the art of maneuver," which he expands by noting that triumph in battle often boils down to deception, a general’s ability to make a very organized and focused strategy or course appear complicated and aimless.Chapter 8: Variation in TacticsIn the eight chapter of the book, Tzu lays the foundation for the nine variables he discusses in the eleventh chapter.Low laying ground: “no wise general should ask his troops to encamp here.” Desolate: “an army should move through as quickly as possible.” Where roads intersect: “a wise general joins his allies.” Enclosed grounds: “a wise general employs stratagem and resourcefulness to find a way out of the situation.” Desperate situation: “the only option is to fight.”Chapter 9: The Army on the MarchFor the most part, chapter 9 of the Art of War addresses the need for discipline as an army marches towards the battlefield and more importantly, the arrangement employedThis chapter is also an illustration of the importance of keen observation.Chapter 10: TerrainIn chapter 10, Tzu returns to the topic of terrain and discusses six types of terrains:On accessible ground, the general with the high ground and well-organized supplies has the battle advantage. To entangled terrain, retreat or escape is harder and therefore, a wise general should attack only after careful forethought and if the enemy is unprepared. On deadlock terrain, he notes, “no side has an advantage” and a wise general draws out the enemy (by retreating) and avoiding falling for the enemy’s tricks. For enclosed terrain, the army that gets there first has the advantage because it can block it and lay in wait for the enemy. To precipitous grounds, the general who arrives first should take up high ground. When the enemy has high ground, a wise general should retreat as a tactic to lure out the enemy. On distant terrain where the armies are of equal strength, none has the advantage.Chapter 11: The Nine SituationsChapter 11 details nine different types of battlegrounds and the tactics that work best for each type of ground.In dispersive ground where the battlefield is within the commander’s territory, in frontier ground where advance into enemy territory is shallow, and in “key” grounds where the ground is neutral or advantageous to both armies, Tzu notes that such grounds are not conducive to victory. On expanded and level grounds where fortifications are possible, engagement is necessary but only if a General can keep his formations together and united. On focal ground, a ground surrounded by other states, a wise General should seek alliances and carefully plan his approach for the risk is higher since allies are not 100% dependable. On “serious” grounds where the troops make deep inroad into enemy territory, a wise General moves on quickly. On “encircled” where in addition to jagged terrain, the enemy attacks, a commander should resort to stratagem because fighting out is the best possible course of action.Chapter 12: The Attack by FireChapter 12 is one of the shortest in the book. In this chapter, Tzu describes the various ways to attack by fire. He notes that because of the equipment involved, an attack by fire requires a great degree of pre-planning.Chapter 13: The Use of SpiesThe last chapter is about the cost of war and the need to employ spies to have a strategic advantage over the enemy. The first two kinds of spies, native (native to the enemy’s country) and inside (agents already residing inside the enemy’s army structure), he notes, are best because they have “insider information”.On “doubled” agents, susceptible spies the enemy has sent into an opposing army, he notes that through bribery, they can covey falsehoods—to which he notes act as a form of deception. However, because of their “doubled” nature and affinity to bribes, Tzu reinforces the need to handle such spies with great caution.“Expendable” agents are exactly that: expendable. Their purpose is to feed the enemy with falsified information. “Living agents” are spies that gather information and deliver it directly to the general. The information gathered by living spies is highly influential and advantageous.I hope that was useful, have a great day!I release new videos often, if you’re interested in subscribing here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfbLDMh6uGOZePAfqqjVZ-g?sub_confirmation=1I've made over 60 summaries of the best self improvement books, the links are below.Full playlist of them all here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOImyOGN9UE&list=PLaNTB6oQAa0AYuul0tqUscg1ZLj_arZgaHere are the links:Make Your Bed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7mBNcI2H1c The power of the subconscious mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNi9zDGaZtw Getting things done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCNN2pyO5Yc The power of intention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ezM3fIKHTY Deep work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SOQpjHKESA The magic of thinking big: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdQRQ82AED8 The alchemist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcQjBghtxMU Blink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rie9Pkp4Ktk Atomic Habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6u0X0CDEqU The E-Myth Revisited: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctHTVZRnE7g Mindset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QU5Q3lyTqo The art of war: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_5qhA2y-E4 Rework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsaZU-HW18k The lean startup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6QPZp--lJE The hard thing about hard things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl_Q3E5d33U Crush it!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onbmkc-29KI Delivering Happiness: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiUWCZkHbA8 The personal MBA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFpXccN3YEU The $100 startup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqa1LqahOLE Zero to One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGtQjkSUahc Grit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doUSy1Eo76s Start with why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgMnlf4jcYY The compound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nSIiAMnDY0 The Prince: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVmhWFdwBQ The willpower instinct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz5EXLYxWDQ The slight edge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sItMk2xS_ZU Meditations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul2nuHOnCPI Who moved my cheese?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQhJkIPHiyw The One Thing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS5lgHhbUoM The richest man in babylon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbnHlWFnWLs The power of habit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d366w-o8nhA Secrets of the millionaire mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1WjeoCw30g The 6 pillars of self esteem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5NRiB_-w10 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nGzZ9m_Xsg Thinking Fast and Slow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqw9dwxiKSw The 4 hour work week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCWzSlAqO0g The power of positive thinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAdxM_19KBc The power of now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa7mAlLhD3w Think and grow rich: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btQNKjSy8Ww 12 rules of life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9InBOOy1eTU The 5 love languages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPq4Vxh74jY Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV31Wpr2Fl8 How to win friends and influence people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s61o8y22BpM The inside out revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68OwvuqZEGo Models: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs0d7Da8ufo Man’s search for meaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyXFQ5W0bMk The subtle art of not giving a fuck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOImyOGN9UE How to stop worrying and start living: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUQXrEk52Ug The millionaire fastlane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrtjXONWVfA 5 extremely powerful techniques to master motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmRzDIisUeM Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzRcYLq63dU Extreme Ownership: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMWeEyqWHe0 see hubwealthy.com/wealthy
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