“Thus we may know that there are five essentials for victory: 1) He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight; 2) he will win who knows how to handle both superior and inferior forces; 3) he will win whose army is animated by the same spirit th”
— Sun Tzu
Simplified Meaning:
To succeed, you need to understand a few important things. First, you need to know when it’s smart to take action and when it’s better to hold back. Think of a chess game; you don’t make a move just because you can, but because it’s the right time. Second, you must be able to adapt whether you have a strong team or a weaker one, like a coach who knows how to use all players, no matter their skill levels. Third, your team needs to share a common goal and work together with the same enthusiasm, similar to how a successful sports team wins because everyone is motivated and united in their effort. This advice can help anyone in daily life, like knowing when to speak up or stay silent, using strengths wisely no matter how small, and fostering teamwork to achieve shared goals.
