The Art of War: Strategic Mastery for Achievers
A clear, modern synthesis of Sun Tzu’s strategies—applied to leadership, competition, and decisive execution with ethical, adaptable practice.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Laying Plans
- Section 1: Five Factors of War
- Section 2: Deception and Strategic Appraisal
Chapter 2: Waging War
- Section 1: Costs and Consequences
- Section 2: Supply, Foraging, and Rewards
Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem
- Section 1: Supreme Excellence
- Section 2: Priorities of Generalship
Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions
- Section 1: Make Victory Certain
- Section 2: Seizing the Initiative
Chapter 5: Energy
- Section 1: Direct and Indirect
- Section 2: Momentum and Resourcefulness
Chapter 6: Weak Points and Strong
- Section 1: Shaping Operations
- Section 2: Targeting Weakness
Chapter 7: Maneuvering
- Section 1: Communication and Cohesion
- Section 2: Risk Management on the Move
Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics
- Section 1: Adaptive Command
- Section 2: When to Avoid Battle
Chapter 9: The Army on the March
- Section 1: Reading the Environment
- Section 2: Interpreting Enemy Signs
Chapter 10: Terrain
- Section 1: Ground Classifications
- Section 2: Fighting to the Ground
Chapter 11: The Nine Situations
- Section 1: Nine Grounds
- Section 2: Motivation and Movement
Chapter 12: The Attack by Fire
- Section 1: Five Fire Attacks
- Section 2: Conditions and Cautions
Chapter 13: The Use of Spies
- Section 1: Five Classes of Spies
- Section 2: Orchestration and Secrecy