Sun Tzu · 1900
An ancient military treatise on strategy, tactics, and operational planning.
Barry Strauss is a big fan of it, noting its insights on strategy.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“You know, I'm a big fan of Sun Tzu and his art of war. And this strikes me almost as if Octavian had read Sun Tzu, which I know he hadn't.”
Why: The guest is a big fan of it, noting its insights on strategy.
Barry Strauss, Guest on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryA Republic Lost at Sea
Named without an opinion attached.
“People want what they can't have. And when you surprise them, like in the art of war, They don't know what to do. And it makes them double down their focus on you.”
Ryan Serhant, Guest on The Knowledge ProjectHow to Get People to Say Yes | Ryan Serhant
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“In Sun Tzu's Art of War, there should have been a chapter saying, if you have a decisive technology advantage, you can win with minimal casualties to your side.”
David Senra, Host on Founders#415 How Elon Thinks
“For example, Sun Tzu, Art of War, there is no chapter on technology. I mean, that's an interesting book. I've read that many times.”
Elon Musk, Guest on Dan Carlin's Hardcore HistoryEngineering Victory with Elon
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