By Omar Al Busaidy | @omaralbusaidy
“If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. If his forces are united, separate them. If sovereign and subject are in accord, put division between them. Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.”
― Sun Tzu, The Art of War
The Art of War is one of the most fascinating books I’ve ever read and the above quote summarizes all I have to say about avoiding surprises. It need no more explanation.
Assumptions are a silent excuse for people to not take the initiative to seek more information, hoping that things will fall into place as they picture it. But sadly that’s not the way things work in the real world…unless you’re casting the next Matrix sequel.
