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The Art of War, made usable.

Six chapters for capable people who would like the insight without adopting a new full-time identity.

01

Name the Actual Win

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: what conflict or objective is in front of you?

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What conflict or objective is in front of you?

02

Read the Terrain

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: what would a real win look like?

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What would a real win look like?

03

Count the Cost

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: what terrain, incentives, and constraints matter?

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What terrain, incentives, and constraints matter?

04

Change the Conditions

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: what direct fight would cost?

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What direct fight would cost?

05

Preserve Your Strength

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: how could you change timing, information, or conditions?

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How could you change timing, information, or conditions?

06

Move Without Theater

This chapter connects The Art of War to a recurring daily decision: what is the lowest-cost useful move?

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What is the lowest-cost useful move?

Reflection is useful. A next move is better.

Use the Strategic Friction Map