Today we are plunged into a battle that is familiar to us. the enemies and the problems are the same. But the terrain is different. The world around us has changed and shifted so much we no longer recognize it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The core conflicts remain similar, but the context and environment have changed significantly.
- In plain terms
- Old problems persist in a new world.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt your strategy to the new reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has the terrain changed?
- Are the enemies really the same?
Another view
It assumes the core enemies are truly the same.
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