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What does it mean?
Ideas that arrive at the right time are more powerful than physical forces.
In plain terms
The right idea at the right time beats any army.
What can you take from it?
Timing makes ideas unstoppable.

Where it applies

  • social movements
  • business strategy
  • innovation

Putting it to work

  • identify trends
  • prepare ideas

Questions to consider

  • What idea is ready now?
  • How do ideas win?

Another view

Physical force can sometimes suppress ideas temporarily.

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