Sun Tzu | How to Fight Smart (The Art of War)

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2024
  • According to Sun Tzu we must study our enemy closely, take into account the circumstances before we attack, not overextend and exhaust ourselves, and even throw ‘honor’ out of the window by using tricks and diversions to win if necessary; not for glory or fame, but for effectiveness and victory.
    In a previous video about Sun Tzu, we’ve globally explored his ideas on warfare from a viewpoint of ‘winning without fighting’. This video is the first part of a series that dives deeper into Sun Tzu’s wisdom for fighting smart in war, and how we can use this to approach the battles of everyday life.
    The third chapter of Sun Tzu’s book focuses on choosing the right strategy, which is a good place to start our journey. Hence, this first part (Sun Tzu | How to Fight Smart) is based on the third chapter. Also, the elaborations in this video are partly based on the author’s interpretations and reasoning.
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    00:00 - Intro
    02:26 - Using the right strategy
    07:49 - Knowing when to fight
    10:10 - Wrap-up
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Komentáře • 453

  • @TheSimpleBrunette
    @TheSimpleBrunette Před 3 lety +741

    “Choose your words wisely and pick your battles carefully” is a motto I live by everyday and it has served me well

    • @oaksoptions
      @oaksoptions Před 3 lety +6

      Lovely AND smart, nice

    • @shrin210
      @shrin210 Před 3 lety +15

      Not taking risks has been regretful to me .

    • @danielebruno1531
      @danielebruno1531 Před 3 lety +5

      Precisely., 🍃🌹🌘✨🌛Always seeing faults of others is insignificant to self-control. When planting vegetation’s in the field, grass does not grow; kind heartedness does not generate evil.

    • @I_Bully_The_Bullies
      @I_Bully_The_Bullies Před 3 lety +3

      & just think for some of us, like a Mike Tyson! We choose the opposite way! & has served US well! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🙇🏽‍♂️

    • @fitnessuniverse111
      @fitnessuniverse111 Před 3 lety

      Very well said...

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca Před 3 lety +555

    "In The Midst Of Chaos, There Is Also Opportunity."
    - Sun Tzu

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh Před 3 lety +502

    Knowing when to fight is probably the most important lessons of all

    • @shanearahim1987
      @shanearahim1987 Před 3 lety +8

      I'm waiting for your next video.

    • @ebsss100
      @ebsss100 Před 3 lety +7

      @@shanearahim1987 I'm waiting for you

    • @uchicha666
      @uchicha666 Před 3 lety +7

      @@ebsss100 I was waiting for your comment

    • @kingmichaeltheearchangel3593
      @kingmichaeltheearchangel3593 Před 3 lety +1

      Facts Queen
      ~Michael Leonard
      President CEO and Founder of M.M.I
      (Now Hiring Lovers of Humanity)
      A Private Exclusive Company.

    • @DS-jh1bp
      @DS-jh1bp Před 3 lety +2

      @@uchicha666 I was waiting for this comment chain

  • @outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699
    @outsideiskrrtinsideihurt699 Před 3 lety +472

    “Lmao just get good”
    -Sun Tzu

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca Před 3 lety +393

    "Know Thy Self, Know Thy Enemy. A Thousand Battles, A Thousand Victories."
    - Sun Tzu

    • @zollen123
      @zollen123 Před 3 lety +11

      Donald Trump would have lost thousand battles.

    • @Uriel-Septim.
      @Uriel-Septim. Před 2 lety +4

      "If you do not know what you`re doing, neither does your enemy" --Joe Tzu.

  • @FutureMindset
    @FutureMindset Před 3 lety +239

    Misdirection is, in my opinion, one of the best tactics. If your enemies are unaware of your true intentions or actions, you automatically gain the upper hand

    • @kayfoster7385
      @kayfoster7385 Před 2 lety +19

      in fact, Sun tzu said that misdirection and deception is key to winning. "War is based on deception".

    • @oompalumpus699
      @oompalumpus699 Před rokem +4

      @@kayfoster7385 Stays true even in modern warfare.

    • @magichobbiest3425
      @magichobbiest3425 Před rokem

      I do this physically with magic. Wonder if I can apply it like you're saying though

    • @_NobodySpecial_
      @_NobodySpecial_ Před rokem +1

      "War is based" indeed

    • @divulgedspirit
      @divulgedspirit Před rokem

      ​@@magichobbiest3425 u must have the weakest aura if ur throwing energy at other people. Full of ticks

  • @Dacademeca
    @Dacademeca Před 3 lety +249

    "Every Battle Is Won Before It Is Fought."
    - Sun Tzu

  • @ICEcoldJT
    @ICEcoldJT Před 3 lety +174

    “When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” 🙏🏽

    • @Magemorrison_
      @Magemorrison_ Před 3 lety +27

      That is true but it is also makes one passive when followed always. Some people do need a good kick in their butts, that’s the language they understand

    • @samidhakumari6967
      @samidhakumari6967 Před 3 lety +4

      ya definitely someone's behaviour actually reflects what is within him.....and one can only give what he has... be it love or anger!

    • @angelosupeda3823
      @angelosupeda3823 Před 3 lety +1

      This view is more Socratic

    • @bettyboop-xg6jo
      @bettyboop-xg6jo Před 3 lety +1

      No. You are wrong.

    • @shinchannohara5621
      @shinchannohara5621 Před 2 lety +7

      Lol, he clearly need punishment. We are not a rehabilitation center

  • @BlindingDarkness1111
    @BlindingDarkness1111 Před 3 lety +58

    Know when to hold them, know when to fold them. Know when to walk away and know when to run...
    - Kenny Rodgers

  • @Kelberi
    @Kelberi Před 3 lety +223

    "When I wagged my tail and acted cute, I win without fighting."
    - Shi Tzu

  • @TakeBackYourMind997
    @TakeBackYourMind997 Před 3 lety +71

    The most noticeable thing to me is the absence of ego in favour of what's best for human kind as a whole.

  • @lobosolo2884
    @lobosolo2884 Před 3 lety +47

    When you clean the vacuum cleaner, you become the vacuum cleaner. --Dyson Ball

    • @jeffrenjr
      @jeffrenjr Před 2 lety +2

      While you wait for a waiter, you become the waiter.
      - Someone

    • @mr.cookie7308
      @mr.cookie7308 Před rokem +1

      When you drive the car, does the car move or do you move? -Me

    • @amarchandd8281
      @amarchandd8281 Před 10 měsíci

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @AnotherCrazyClown
    @AnotherCrazyClown Před 3 lety +78

    "Remind yourself that overconfidence is a slow and insidious killer" - Also Sun Tzu

  • @Tombrosapien
    @Tombrosapien Před 3 lety +53

    “Never play fetch with a suicide dog”
    -_Unknown_

    • @amprocat8819
      @amprocat8819 Před 2 lety

      YOU THOUGH IT WAS UNKNOWN BUT IT WAS ME BUBSY

  • @Estra459
    @Estra459 Před rokem +74

    “If you lost a war, you probably didn’t read my book” -Sun Tzu

  • @Paulite_
    @Paulite_ Před 2 lety +71

    "If you lose the battle, blame it on the lag"
    -Sun Tzu

  • @elysianfields1671
    @elysianfields1671 Před 3 lety +63

    Avoiding battles as much as possible is one of the best ways to avoid losses.

    • @Chessymist
      @Chessymist Před rokem +2

      Sometimes avoiding battle will make you look like pssy and no one will have respect to you

    • @Baby_eater123
      @Baby_eater123 Před 7 měsíci

      @@Chessymistwho cares about that when you’ll be the one who outlives them.

  • @kuroazrem5376
    @kuroazrem5376 Před 3 lety +35

    This is true. I used (or tried to use) the Art of War to navigate the struggles I had growing up. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to grasp all the genius of this book. Having read it many times since, I find myself in total agreement with what you mention here. Fighting requires strategy and not exhaustion. I wish I'd understood that growing up.

  • @Volter3333
    @Volter3333 Před 3 lety +33

    "Yeah i rekt noobs with my brain, problem?"
    --- Sun Tzu

  • @evanlu9731
    @evanlu9731 Před 3 lety +42

    “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”-Sun Tzu

  • @PowerMatrixAnime
    @PowerMatrixAnime Před 3 lety +33

    The story of Sun Tzu and how he trained those mistresses was pretty enjoyable to read. Sun Tzu had great impact on Miyamoto Musashi too. Great Video!

  • @unknownx69420
    @unknownx69420 Před rokem +26

    "If you lose the battle, its your enemy's fault"
    - Sun Tzu, The art of war

    • @thevisitor1012
      @thevisitor1012 Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's a mistranslation. He says "it's your own team's fault." In the original texts.

    • @dhanurs8085
      @dhanurs8085 Před 2 měsíci

      😂😂😂

  • @fumetsuresearch
    @fumetsuresearch Před 3 lety +19

    Sun Tzu - Art of War:
    1. Attack their strategy/obstruct or sabotage their plans.
    2. Attack alliances (weaken it/turn them against each other)
    3. Attack armies
    4. Attack cities
    Is there a chance of victory?

  • @magednosseir8304
    @magednosseir8304 Před 3 lety +14

    I love how you put the whole video in little parts, so organized.

  • @Eternalised
    @Eternalised Před 3 lety +36

    Really appreciate the effort you put in these videos, editing, imagery, music. Beautiful.

  • @truenorthaffirmations7049
    @truenorthaffirmations7049 Před 3 lety +12

    These are needed in today's climate....men being stronger men

  • @rishusingh1995
    @rishusingh1995 Před 7 měsíci

    "If you know you can , Escape!"
    Sun Tzu Art of war

  • @HenryChan777
    @HenryChan777 Před 3 lety +10

    When there is no plan, emotion will take control.

  • @Uriel-Septim.
    @Uriel-Septim. Před 2 lety +10

    "If you do not know what you`re doing, neither does your enemy" --Joe Tzu.

  • @hobonickel840
    @hobonickel840 Před 3 lety +3

    psychology is even more powerful when you collect all you're enemies data and run it through a deep learning algorithm for predictive analytics

  • @camiloiribarren1450
    @camiloiribarren1450 Před 3 lety +5

    It’s much easier to go attack when angry, then to control ourselves and see what would be beneficial. I’m happy to learn discipline like that

  • @satyamchamp4740
    @satyamchamp4740 Před 3 lety +8

    "Don't fight the enemy, fuck them. "
    -Sun tzu

  • @SimpleLifeSG
    @SimpleLifeSG Před 3 lety +3

    Lessons from Sun Tze can be use in business and in life. They are relatable.

  • @laurerana1330
    @laurerana1330 Před 3 lety +19

    my favourite channel
    keep posting

    •  Před 3 lety +4

      Great to hear 👍

  • @TrueWisdom135
    @TrueWisdom135 Před 2 měsíci +1

    "If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles." - Sun Tzu

  • @ghostfocus
    @ghostfocus Před rokem +4

    He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not,
    Will be victorious.
    - General Sun Tzu

  • @Aldor623
    @Aldor623 Před 3 lety +7

    ''Git gud''
    - _Sun Tzu_

  • @kiralight8
    @kiralight8 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for uploading these during what is my morning

  • @intheworld9578
    @intheworld9578 Před 2 lety +6

    "Report our jungler"
    -Sun Tzu

  • @tyberfen5009
    @tyberfen5009 Před 3 lety +4

    There is a reason, it is regarded as one of the greatest works over conceived, even 2500 years later.
    I wish I could read and understand the chinese original

  • @confucius4874
    @confucius4874 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for sharing the classics from Chinese history and culture!😍🥰🥰🥰

  • @TheShoe1990
    @TheShoe1990 Před 3 lety +5

    I've read & re-read The Art of War dozens of times. Its wisdom is applicable to most most of life's conflicts. Thank you for making this video ♥️

  • @bdml77
    @bdml77 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for using real life, applicable examples of how to implement these strategies

  • @cesarvaldez971
    @cesarvaldez971 Před 3 lety +18

    "an average american , thinks he is smarter than average america"
    -Sun tzu

  • @NsA5370
    @NsA5370 Před 3 lety +12

    Thank you for the eye opening videos, they help in changing mindset and looking at matters from a deeper perspective, the world need these kinds of inspiring videos, keep up the amazing work! God Bless

  • @JulianK67
    @JulianK67 Před 3 lety +2

    Quality of videos are rising like the sun, love it ☀️

  • @galt67
    @galt67 Před 3 lety

    Excellent, clear, presentation! Thanks for sharing it!

  • @c.galindo9639
    @c.galindo9639 Před 3 lety +5

    Nice video. I love how elegant he makes actions become and doesn’t want to destroy balance if it can be attained that way

  • @spotify80
    @spotify80 Před 3 lety

    Such a pleasure to watch; thank you for uploading. Really instructive.

  • @Billy426.
    @Billy426. Před 6 měsíci +1

    If fighting is sure to result in victory then you must fight
    -Sun Tzu said that!…

  • @slavicindo5763
    @slavicindo5763 Před 2 lety +2

    "Git gut nerds"
    -Sun Tzu, The Art of War

  • @iangrant7019
    @iangrant7019 Před 3 lety +2

    Love your videos. I look forward to them every week.

  • @Magaxstar
    @Magaxstar Před 3 lety +6

    Love these Philosophical videos.
    Kinda reminds me of the Channel:
    The Meaning of NERD
    Criminally underrated 💪🏼

  • @austintennisrox
    @austintennisrox Před rokem

    Thank you for these contributions

  • @kimpiescor150
    @kimpiescor150 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent, it showed me to think before engage

  • @chickenchip3638
    @chickenchip3638 Před 2 lety +3

    "When used correctly fear is the greatest weapon" - Sun Tzu

    • @lencazero4712
      @lencazero4712 Před rokem

      where is the source of this quote? Thank you.

  • @dddux
    @dddux Před 2 lety +1

    One of the best channels on YT!

  • @EdgyLego
    @EdgyLego Před 3 lety +3

    "if you water water it grows"
    -Sun tzu, the art of war

  • @ugheieiemmmfmfmff
    @ugheieiemmmfmfmff Před 3 lety +14

    Sun Tzu: "bombing civilians is wrong"
    WW3: lolno

  • @RickLambert963
    @RickLambert963 Před 3 lety +8

    This is how we defend ourselves from our own governments.

  • @nehainthebay
    @nehainthebay Před 3 lety +16

    I wish the norm had been “winning by not fighting”.

    • @vinuzo9548
      @vinuzo9548 Před 3 lety +4

      But that kind of is the norm. You only HEAR about the victories from battle, but the victories without battle far outnumber the victories from battle

    • @nehainthebay
      @nehainthebay Před 3 lety +3

      @@vinuzo9548 Great point. We need to be able to make this point more visible.

  • @Swapnil5
    @Swapnil5 Před 3 lety +6

    Just discovered this channel. It's the best on CZcams!

    •  Před 3 lety +5

      Thank you for the compliment, Swapnil. I appreciate it.

    • @danyalparacha1761
      @danyalparacha1761 Před 3 lety +2

      Oh yes

    • @Dacademeca
      @Dacademeca Před 3 lety +2

      It's my number 1

  • @dahliaxxv5162
    @dahliaxxv5162 Před 3 lety

    not first but not last... from Algeria with love 🇩🇿

  • @DarkGT
    @DarkGT Před 3 lety +2

    "War...war never changes"
    - video game quote.

  • @carieyoung1111
    @carieyoung1111 Před 3 lety +2

    “Being led by emotion can have disastrous effect”...welcome to the year 2020/2021... I could not agree more. The weak will always suffer the most when they do not develop the ability to reason with their mind and project their mentality on others incorrectly. You aren’t virtuous- you are miserable.

  • @9Gf009
    @9Gf009 Před 3 lety +5

    Never look outside cause outside is indoors
    -sun tzu

  • @HxH2011DRA
    @HxH2011DRA Před 2 lety

    Excellent summary, extremely helpful

  • @liafuentes326
    @liafuentes326 Před 3 lety +2

    I have faced situations where I've applied these tactics. You need to learn them on time before it is too late!
    Peace with the world and within yourself is the best way to live though!

    • @Dandy-lu5xf
      @Dandy-lu5xf Před rokem

      Inner peace gets people that are battling with themselves so upset.!

  • @timtian448
    @timtian448 Před 2 měsíci

    I read “The Art of War: Accurately Conveyed Edition” on Kindle and it is the most appropriately translated version ever.
    For example, it translated one of the five elements for victory "天时" into “Whether”, which is appropriate, rather than “Heaven” in other editions.
    The author has another book about the application in modern times.

  • @angelp4724
    @angelp4724 Před 3 lety +2

    You're the best!

  • @Theydonotcare
    @Theydonotcare Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @Voncopeland
    @Voncopeland Před 3 lety

    This can be applied to every aspect of life

  • @sofiesoup
    @sofiesoup Před 3 lety +1

    Love this!

  • @UnusedUserHeeHeeHeeHaw

    "And I'd say he knew a little more about war than you do, pal, because he invented it!"

  • @hanzmain4650
    @hanzmain4650 Před 3 lety +9

    These videos are very enjoying and entertaining specially if you can relate to real life tactics and technoblade :D

  • @fernandoorozco5968
    @fernandoorozco5968 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @deepstariaenigmatica2601
    @deepstariaenigmatica2601 Před 3 lety +2

    JOJO REFERENCE!!!!! 💯

  • @svenkaahedgerg3425
    @svenkaahedgerg3425 Před 3 lety +2

    I approve of the warnings. That also makes it very obvious why this knowledge is paramount. How else would you recognise when you are up against a dangerous foe?

  • @master_eagle
    @master_eagle Před 3 lety +7

    Best channel on CZcams for me ☺ can you make an elaborate video on Buddha's "right eightfold paths". Not much good videos available on this topic.

  • @diddy558
    @diddy558 Před 3 lety +1

    Eritrean army read and understood this book well.

  • @Davlavi
    @Davlavi Před 3 lety +5

    Very cool I wonder if a follow up video on the art of peace by the founder of Aikido would be a good idea.

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 Před rokem

    Thanks💜

  • @richardsummers7569
    @richardsummers7569 Před 3 lety +2

    Excellent! I hope that you also do videos on von Clausewitz

  • @rijuphukan5379
    @rijuphukan5379 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video as always
    I have also read the book

  • @danialmr5960
    @danialmr5960 Před 3 lety +1

    Never stop making videos man

  • @PositiveManifestation-Love

    Love From Saginaw Mi

  • @kirstiyt6770
    @kirstiyt6770 Před 3 lety

    That's why techo never dies

  • @michaelwalling8281
    @michaelwalling8281 Před 2 lety +2

    Occurs to me that I have been taught that many of these strategies are unscrupulous, such as spreading rumors, breaking up alliances, spying, convincing the boss that the opposition's plan won't work. Wondering if I have been unsuccessful at times because of what I call "hopeful teachings" or values taught in hopes of changing humanity.

  • @karenfox3951
    @karenfox3951 Před rokem

    Also pay attention to your nightmares, they are nessesary because they help you deal with and cope with life and the tragedies we face as human beings. Embrace those nightmares.
    Life is beautiful and life is painful. You have to live with the good and the bad. It's unavoidable.

  • @mitthrawnuruodo1730
    @mitthrawnuruodo1730 Před 3 lety +13

    How to fight smart? My opponent comes to the battle with a sword. I come with a 9 and start blasting.

    • @kansergaming3106
      @kansergaming3106 Před 3 lety +3

      It’s all fun and games until your enemy says something about a breathing form.

    • @Musician.definiti0n
      @Musician.definiti0n Před 3 lety +1

      @@kansergaming3106 Water breathing, eleventh form: Dead Calm

  • @louismaberry9683
    @louismaberry9683 Před rokem

    Excellent!

  • @rda9694
    @rda9694 Před 3 lety +2

    "GGWP!"
    -Sun Tzu

  • @ciphbudd7102
    @ciphbudd7102 Před 3 lety +1

    Well Done 👍🏾

  • @alexanderhanooman
    @alexanderhanooman Před 3 lety

    The silent loner....danke.

  • @Biryani2op
    @Biryani2op Před rokem +2

    "If u forgot something,you probably dont remember it"
    -Sun tzu,The Art of War

  • @sleeplesshollow4216
    @sleeplesshollow4216 Před 3 lety +4

    Finally a list with a lot of Americans, people often forget we've been in a virtual state of perpetual warfare since our inception so we'z know how ta smack em' ard!

  • @Olivier562
    @Olivier562 Před 3 lety

    I love your channel😍😌

  • @Mzee.076
    @Mzee.076 Před rokem

    very powerful

  • @zadabking9791
    @zadabking9791 Před rokem

    "an empty search history reveals more than a full one."
    -Sun Tzu

  • @Jonedcc
    @Jonedcc Před 3 lety

    It is interesting this producer used so many US examples among near unlimited historical and recent examples