Never Underestimate your Opponent

Never Underestimate your Opponent

Sun Tzu talks often about deception and also warns about being deceived by the opponent and underestimating their ability.

Art of War also talks about knowing yourself and your opponent to ensure no peril in your battles.

How to NOT Underestimate Your Opponent?

1. Don't overestimate yourself
2. Compare yourself and your opponent in these 5 areas: purpose, environment, support, leadership and methods
3. Overestimate your opponent and do a stress test
4. Be one step ahead of your opponent by not walking behind them. Always do better than them
5. Set and achieve your goals and make your goals bigger than you or your opponent

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