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“The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy's not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 8: Variation in Tactics
Prepare for the act, not the probability.
What it means

Do not bet on the enemy staying away; bet on your own readiness to meet him if he comes.

Use it todayBuild readiness for the event you hope will not happen.
Today’s questionAm I prepared for what I am merely hoping will not occur?
#readiness#preparation#resilience
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