Warriors do not win victories by beating their heads against walls, but by overtaking the walls. Warriors jump over walls; they don't demolish them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Victory comes from finding ways around obstacles rather than struggling against them directly. Warriors navigate barriers by jumping over them instead of trying to break them.
- In plain terms
- Overcome obstacles by going around them instead of fighting them directly.
- What can you take from it?
- Find indirect solutions to overcome obstacles effectively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where am I hitting walls instead of finding gaps?
- How can I adapt to this barrier?
Another view
Sometimes direct action is necessary when avoidance is impossible.
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