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Sun Tzu Wrote

Sun Tzu Wrote is a modern take on ancient strategy. Each episode dives into the timeless wisdom of The Art of War and connects it to today’s real-world challenges—business, leadership, mindset, and life. Whether you"re navigating a career move, leading a team, or just trying to win the day, this podcast gives you the tactical edge. Short, sharp, and actionable—because as Sun Tzu wrote: “In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.”

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Sun Tzu 149 Do Not Swallow

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2025/09/01

Sun Tzu wrote, “Do not swallow a bait offered by the enemy. Do not interfere with an army that is returning home.” Those two lessons are all about wisdom in restraint. In the heat of conflict, whether on the battlefield or in your own life, the most dangerous trap isn’t always a direct attack — it’s the bait. It’s that shiny distraction dangled in front of you that looks like opportunity but is really a setup. And it’s the temptation to fight unnecessary battles, like blocking someone ...

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Sun Tzu 148 Pursue

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2025/08/29

Sun Tzu wrote, “Do not pursue an enemy who simulates flight; do not attack soldiers whose temper is keen.” That sounds simple, but it’s a masterclass in discipline. He’s warning us against being baited, against being pulled into traps by our own impatience or pride. Think about it: an enemy who pretends to run isn’t weak — they’re waiting for you to chase blindly, so they can strike when you’re off balance. An enemy who is fired up, burning with energy, isn’t yet ready to break. If you...

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Sun Tzu 147 Advance

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2025/08/28

Sun Tzu wrote, “It is a military axiom not to advance uphill against the enemy, nor to oppose him when he comes downhill.” Think about that for a moment. What’s he really saying? He’s not just talking about soldiers on a battlefield two thousand years ago — he’s talking to you, right now, about how you face the struggles in your life. He’s telling you not to fight battles that tilt the odds against you unnecessarily. Don’t charge blindly uphill into an enemy who holds the high ground. Don’t s...

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Sun Tzu 146 Refrain

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2025/08/27

Sun Tzu wrote, “To refrain from intercepting an enemy whose banners are in perfect order, to refrain from attacking an army drawn up in calm and confident array.” This is the wisdom of restraint. It’s the discipline to hold back when the odds are not in your favor, even if the urge to act is strong. A lesser commander rushes forward simply because the enemy is in sight. A wise one knows that timing is everything—and that charging into a fight you cannot win is not courage, it’s folly. ...

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Sun Tzu 145 Near The Goal

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2025/08/26

Sun Tzu wrote, “To be near the goal while the enemy is still far from it, to wait at ease while the enemy is toiling and struggling, to be well-fed while the enemy is famished—this is the art of husbanding one’s strength.” This is not just about battle—it’s about winning by positioning yourself so well that the fight is almost over before it begins. Sun Tzu understood that victory isn’t always about who can hit hardest, but who can last longest. It’s about conserving your resources, gu...

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Sun Tzu 144 Diciplined

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2025/08/25

Sun Tzu wrote, “Disciplined and calm, to await the appearance of disorder and hubbub amongst the enemy.” This is the posture of the master strategist. It’s not about charging blindly into the fray or letting emotions dictate your next move. It’s about standing like a rock in the storm—steady, composed—while chaos rips through your opponent. In war, the side that loses its composure first usually loses the battle. Disorder breaks formations. Hubbub clouds judgment. When panic spreads, discipli...

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Sun Tzu 143 A Clever General

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2025/08/22

Sun Tzu wrote, “A clever general, therefore, avoids an army when its spirit is keen, but attacks it when it is sluggish and inclined to return.” This is more than just a battlefield tactic—it’s a principle for life. Sun Tzu understood that timing is everything. You don’t waste your strength fighting an opponent at their peak; you wait for the moment when their guard drops, when fatigue sets in, when the fire in their eyes fades. Then, and only then, you strike. In your own battles—whether the...

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Sun Tzu 142 Morning

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2025/08/21

Sun Tzu wrote, “Now a soldier’s spirit is keenest in the morning.” Morning is when the air is crisp, the mind is sharp, and the body is fresh. It’s when energy is at its peak and the will to act is strongest. Sun Tzu knew that in war, you strike when your troops are most alive, before fatigue dulls their courage and doubt creeps in. The same principle applies to life—you must seize your own “morning” moments before the grind of the day wears you down. Think about how most people start ...

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Sun Tzu 141 Hold The Line

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2025/08/20

Sun Tzu wrote, “A whole army may be robbed of its spirit, a commander-in-chief may be robbed of his presence of mind.” Morale and focus—these are the lifeblood of any force, any team, any person fighting for victory. Without spirit, the strongest army becomes a scattered crowd. Without presence of mind, even the most talented leader turns into a lost wanderer. And here’s the truth—life is constantly trying to rob you of both. Setbacks, failures, criticism, fatigue—these are the enemy’s...

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Sun Tzu 140 Night-Fighting

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2025/08/19

Sun Tzu wrote, “In night-fighting, then, make much use of signal-fires and drums.” Night is when the battlefield is most dangerous—not because the enemy is stronger, but because uncertainty is. Darkness clouds the eyes, dulls the senses, and whispers fear into the mind. In the absence of light, doubt grows. And doubt is the true enemy of victory. Sun Tzu knew that in those moments, you don’t just need strategy—you need signals. You need sound, light, and rallying cries to cut through the conf...

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Sun Tzu 139 United Body

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2025/08/18

Sun Tzu wrote, “The host thus forming a single united body, is it impossible either for the brave to advance alone, or for the cowardly to retreat alone. This is the art of handling large masses of men.” In life, as in war, unity is strength. When we stand together, we create something greater than the sum of our parts. Alone, the brave may burn out, and the hesitant may falter. But when we are united—when our steps are synchronized, our voices aligned, and our goals shared—there is no gap fo...

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Sun Tzu 138 Drums

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2025/08/15

Sun Tzu wrote, “Gongs and drums, banners and flags, are means whereby the ears and eyes of the host may be focused on one particular point.” Focus. That’s the word right there. In the noise of battle, a thousand things scream for attention—dust flying, weapons clashing, commands lost to the wind. In that chaos, clarity doesn’t come from shouting louder. It comes from signals. From steady rhythms and bold symbols that say: Look here. Move here. Fight here. And that’s exactly what your life nee...

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Sun Tzu 137 Gongs

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2025/08/14

Sun Tzu wrote, “The book of army management says: on the field of battle, the spoken word does not carry far enough: hence the institution of gongs and drums.” Let that sink in for a moment. Because whether you're leading a team, building a business, raising a family, chasing a dream—or just trying to get through the day—you’ve felt it: that moment when your voice isn't loud enough, when no one seems to hear you, when the chaos drowns out your direction. It’s frustrating. It’s exhausti...

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Sun Tzu 136 Conquert

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2025/08/13

Sun Tzu wrote, “He will conquer who has learnt the artifice of deviation. Such is the art of maneuvering.” Straight lines are for statues. You? You're alive. You're in the fight. You're chasing something that matters. And if you're going to win, you've got to be willing to bend, to swerve, to adapt. Sun Tzu wasn’t talking about being sneaky for the sake of being clever—he was speaking about the power of flexibility. The power of moving like water, not like stone. Of knowing when to zig when t...

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Sun Tzu135 Ponder

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2025/08/12

Sun Tzu wrote, “Ponder and deliberate before you make a move.” And in this world of noise, speed, and distraction, that advice is pure gold. We live in a time where pressure pushes you to act now, decide now, move now—or get left behind. But what if that rush is a trap? What if that urgent feeling to leap without thinking is exactly what leads to failure? Sun Tzu, one of the greatest military minds in history, reminds us that strategy isn’t born from impulse—it’s forged in silence, in stillne...

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Sun Tzu 134 Plunder

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2025/08/11

Sun Tzu wrote, When you plunder a countryside, let the spoil be divided amongst your men. This isn’t just about ancient warfare. It’s about leadership. About honor. About understanding that victories aren’t truly victories unless everyone who fought beside you shares in the reward. Whatever you’re building—a business, a team, a dream—you are not doing it alone. And if you think you are, you’re setting yourself up to fall. Because no one climbs the mountain alone. No one survives the battlefie...

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Sun Tzu 133 Dark

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2025/08/08

Sun Tzu wrote, Let your plans be dark and impenetrable as night, and when you move, fall like a thunderbolt. That's not just strategy—that’s power. In a world that constantly demands you to explain yourself, to show your hand, to prove your intentions before you’ve made a move—Sun Tzu gives you permission to do the opposite. To keep your vision close to your chest. To plan in silence. To build in the shadows. And then—when the time is right—to strike with such force and clarity that no one sa...

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Sun Tzu 132 Raiding

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2025/08/07

Sun Tzu wrote, In raiding and plundering be like fire, in immovability like a mountain. There’s a time to burn through obstacles with relentless heat, and a time to stand so firm that nothing can shake you. If you want to win—not just survive, win—you need both. You need that fire. And you need that mountain. Let’s talk about the fire first. Fire doesn’t ask permission. It doesn’t tiptoe in. It consumes. That’s how you’ve got to approach your goals, your work, your challenges—when it’s...

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Sun Tzu 131 The Wind

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2025/08/06

Sun Tzu wrote, Let your rapidity be that of the wind, your compactness that of the forest. That’s not just ancient strategy—it’s a mindset for life. Speed and precision. Momentum and unity. Chaos on the outside, but calm within. That’s how you win in war—and that’s how you win in life. Let’s talk about rapidity first. The wind doesn’t hesitate. It doesn’t second-guess. It rushes in, fills every space, and keeps moving. That’s how you need to move when opportunity knocks. No delay. No fear. No...

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sun tzu 130 Your Troops

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2025/08/05

Sun Tzu wrote, “Whether to concentrate or to divide your troops, must be decided by circumstances.” And that’s the truth about life, leadership, business—even your personal growth: there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. What worked yesterday might not work today. What works for someone else might wreck your momentum. The key is adaptability. The key is discernment. Sometimes you need to go all in. Pour every ounce of your energy into one mission. Focus hard. Eliminate distractions. Rally all...

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