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Ask HN: Does the Art of War really translate to business?
I've read The Art of War[0] a few times now, and I'm not so sure how or if it truly translates into business terms.
What lines did you like best in a business sense and why?
Personally, my favorite line is:
"That the impact of your army may be like a grindstone dashed against an egg - this is effected by the science of weak points and strong."
[0] https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/132/pg132.html
- thejoefloyd 11y agoYour post reminded me of this article which has a few examples of lines from Sun Tzu and how they can be applied to business. http://www.fastcompany.com/3021122/leadership-now/fighting-your-business-battles-6-lasting-lessons-from-sun-tzus-art-of-war http://www.fastcompany.com/3021122/leadership-now/fighting-y... My personal favorite is "Speed is the essence of war. Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness; travel by unexpected routes and strike him where has taken no precautions." To me, a startup's major advantage over incumbents is speed - speed of product iteration and speed of decision making.
- BorisMelnik 11y agoAbsolutlely, replace the words: war = initiatives / campaign enemies = competitors nation = company Think about this famous quote: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity” Translates very well into: “All press is good press.”