The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that chaos, both his own and the enemies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success in battle comes from managing disorder rather than avoiding it.
- In plain terms
- Control chaos to win.
- What can you take from it?
- Manage disorder to succeed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle disorder?
- What controls your environment?
Another view
Control is not always possible in extreme situations.
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