The Art of War | 
 enlarge | Author: Sun Tzu
Creator: Thomas Cleary
Publisher: Shambhala
Category: Book
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 4.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 1590302257
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.02
EAN: 9781590302255
Publication Date: January 11, 2005
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Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.
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 The Art of Strategy for Everything in Life: Business, Sports, School, Relationships, etc. November 23, 2008
Andrew Chang: 7-Hour School Week and Health, Wealth, Truth (Bay Area)
"So it is said that if you know your enemies and know yourself, you will fight without danger in battles. If you only know yourself, but not your opponent, you may win or may lose. If you know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will always endanger yourself."
The Art of War is the most prestigious and influential book on strategy that has ever been written. Sun Tzu showed how organizations can thrive in times of conflict and chaos by mastering five things: the way, the weather, the terrain, the leadership, and the discipline.
Strategy is simply the art of making the right trade-offs. Everything we do in life has a cost-benefit. We must examine our choices and make the best one at each moment.
Success is being the right person using the right tools in the right ways for the right cases at the right times for the right reasons.
When I was 12, I wanted to enter West Point to become a general to lead and fight the greatest wars of my time. Yet, I began to realize that the biggest battles of this era were not between nations and man, but between health and disease.
The world was crumbling with pollution, disease, hunger, fear, greed, violence, ignorance, and apathy. And these enemies would not be won by wars between men, but by revolutions within minds.
These revolutions will not occur with the government, the education, or any social institutions. It will happen with businesses.
This is the book that first connected me to my father. He told me that, "business is like modern day warfare."
That always stuck with me.
The Art of Life October 9, 2008
Gina C. Moss
Do not let the title fool you. This is not so much about war as it is about relationships and leadership. I am a 50 year old house wife and mother. I am also a writer and constantly searching for insights and inspirations. I inherited this copy of the book from my son when he left for college. Read a page or two a day; sometimes a paragraph will do! The words are thousands of years old but the wisdom is timeless.
Utopian August 1, 2008
Paul E. Kuzinski
My recent purchase of the "Art of War" was Utopian Success. The product was perfect. I am going to order 3 more.
Thank you very much Amazon!
Paul Kuzinski - A very satisfied customer.
Bare but Flawless July 23, 2008
Bernard Chapin (CHICAGO! USA)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R20YM6VZTDJYEB This is a magnificent book that tells as much about psychology as it does military strategy.
"The Art of War" June 20, 2008
Jeff S. Hovdenes (Fargo, ND)
Great book! There are many versions of "The Art of War" but I liked this one. It includes Sun Tzu's words along with reviews/commentary from other prominent Chinese from the last 2000 years. It has a lengthy introduction but it is worthwile to read it all. This book is about strategy and information. It is easy to apply in many contemporary settings other than the military. It is a quick read and very worthwhile. This is one of those books you will want to keep and read again at a later date.
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