This chapter is one of my favorites, because it is about learning the importance of understanding strategy. It is also one of my favorite chapters, because it defines best way to obtain victory. That is to subdue your enemy without fighting, and there are 3 ways to do this. They are attack the enemy's strategy, disrupt his alliance through diplomatics, and last one would be to attack his army in the field. Ways to consistent victory are explained throughout this chapter.
Seek Circumstances That Assure Victory
Tzu points out five points that could be use for the prediction of victory.
1. He who knows when to fight, and when not to fight will win
2. He who understands how to handle both superior and inferior forces will win
3. He whose ranks are united in purpose will win
4. He who is well prepared and lies in wait for an enemy who is not well prepared will win
5. He whose generals are able and not interfered with by the sovereign will win
Understanding these points underline meaning will bring consistent victory that will allow business leader's companies be in control of their market. Winning a hundred battles does not necessary define your superiority, because those victories gained could also be losing profits. Quick victories with less fighting is more supreme in excellence, because it gives companies two things. They are being in control of their market, and quick victories could put them ahead of their competition.
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