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“The skilful fighter puts himself into a position which makes defeat impossible, and does not miss the moment for defeating the enemy.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 4: Tactical Dispositions
Set the position, then take the moment.
What it means

Engineer the situation so you cannot lose, then act the instant the chance appears.

Use it todayDesign one position this month where losing is structurally hard.
Today’s questionHave I built positions where losing is hard, or only hoped to win?
#positioning#readiness#design
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