Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Art of the Focus (2): The AoW's Viewpoint

“In order to await the disordered; in tranquility awaits the clamorous. This is the way to control the mind.” -Art of War 7

“It is essential for the strategist to be tranquil and remote, upright and self-disciplined, and able to mystify the eyes and ears of his inner circle and the expeditors, keeping them ignorant. He alters his methods of affairs and changes his strategies to prevent others from recognizing them. He shifts his position and traverses circuitous routes to keep others from being able to anticipate him.” - Art of War 11 (paraphrased from the Sawyer's translation)

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