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“The opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions
The opening comes from the other side.
What it means

You cannot manufacture the win alone; it appears when the opponent errs, so be ready to receive it.

Use it todayStay alert for the mistake your rival is about to hand you.
Today’s questionAm I positioned to exploit the opening when the other side blunders?
#opportunity#readiness#patience
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