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“The art of war, then, is governed by five constant factors: the Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, the Commander, and Method and discipline.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 1: Laying Plans
Assess the five constants before acting.
What it means

Victory depends on enduring elements — purpose, timing, ground, leadership, and discipline — not on luck or isolated brilliance.

Use it todayBefore your next move, score your position on all five factors, not just the obvious one.
Today’s questionAm I judging this situation on all five factors or only the convenient ones?
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