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What does it mean?
Control your enemy tightly and strike them forcefully.
In plain terms
Grip and hit hard to win.
What can you take from it?
Use decisive force to dominate opponents.

Where it applies

  • fighting
  • debates
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • apply firm pressure
  • act decisively
  • neutralize threats

Questions to consider

  • When is force justified?
  • How do you maintain control?

Another view

Excessive force can provoke stronger backlash.

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