Top 5 Points from Sun Tzu Art of War to apply in your Business and Life (by AndyTheCoach)

1. Know people INSIDE OUT, know who they ARE, not just what they do or have. For example, I know my friend is doing emcee and singing and has a nice car. I need to know who he is as a person, including his likes and dislikes, then it will be easier for us to work together for common goals.

2. Discipline is the key to success. Discipline is not just in compliance with rules and regulations. Discipline is doing something right when no one knows, and it is hard to do the right thing

3. Flexibility is crucial for making the most of new opportunities. Flexibility means being open to many possibilities and not being fixated on your own ideas. For example, I adjusted my courses. From 1-day or 2-days, it can be adapted to half-day or even 1-2 hours zoom seminars.

4. Need to plan for both the Best and Worse-case scenarios

5. Speed is key to success. Need to cut delays and strike while the iron is hot. Currently, inflation is high and the employment market starts to turn down. Either you have it or you will lose it.

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