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“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 3: Attack by Stratagem
Self-knowledge plus opponent-knowledge is decisive.
What it means

With clear sight of both sides, outcomes become predictable; ignorance on either side guarantees loss.

Use it todayBuild a honest profile of yourself and of the other side before the contest.
Today’s questionWhat do I know about myself that I am refusing to apply to the enemy?
#self-awareness#intelligence#preparation
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