Reading Sun Tzu's Art of War, learning to be a man, and being wise, can avoid detours.
"You know what? "The Art of War" is not just a war strategy book, it has a lot of wisdom in doing things. My friend Xiao Li said to me at a tea party.
I asked curiously, "How?" ”
Xiao Li explained: "Many people think that "The Art of War" is only about fighting, but in fact, it is about strategy and wisdom, and many principles can be applied to life and work. ”
Hearing this, I can't help but think back to how I felt when I read The Art of War. Indeed, this book not only tells about the tactics of war, but also contains a lot of profound wisdom for life, such as how to deal with difficulties, how to stay calm and rational, etc.
The first is "knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent, and not being defeated in a hundred battles". This quote emphasizes the importance of knowing yourself and your opponents. I have found that this principle applies not only to war, but also to interacting with people in life and work. For example, understanding the personalities and needs of our colleagues and superiors, as well as our own strengths and weaknesses at work, can help us better manage interpersonal relationships and avoid conflicts and misunderstandings. I once had a miscommunication because I didn't understand a colleague's style of work, but then I realized this and took the initiative to adjust my communication style, and things went much better.
The second is "to coincide, to win". This is about using both conventional and non-conventional means when dealing with things. In life, we are often faced with complex and changeable situations, and sometimes blindly acting according to conventional thinking can lead to difficulties. At this time, trying some innovative methods can often bring unexpected results. I remember one project where the team almost gave up due to unexpected difficulties. We then adjusted our thinking and came up with a completely new solution, which led to a successful project.
There is also "the coexistence of virtual and real". This concept emphasizes the interdependence and transformation of the virtual and the real. For example, in negotiations, sometimes we need to show strength, and sometimes we need to hide our strengths in order to surprise them at critical moments. This strategy is the same in life, we need to choose the right way to express ourselves in different situations, and we don't have to blindly show or hide.
Xiao Li continued: "There is another sentence in the Art of War that makes special sense, 'Fight with caution'. This is not just about being cautious on the battlefield, but it can also be understood as thinking calmly when facing conflicts and challenges in life, and not getting easily involved in disputes. ”
This reminds me of some of my own experiences in the past, where sometimes it is easy to lose calm in a conflict because of emotional emotion, which makes the situation more complicated. Learning to "play carefully", that is, to remain calm and rational in the face of problems, is an important way to avoid impulsive decision-making and reduce losses.
"Reading "The Art of War", you can really learn a lot of wisdom in dealing with people and things." I said to Xiao Li.
He nodded, "Yes, this book teaches us not only strategy, but also human nature and self-management. ”
This exchange made me more aware of the value of the application of ancient wisdom in modern life. Reading "The Art of War" is not only to learn war strategy, but also to master a wise way of life. This wisdom not only helps us to be more calm in the face of challenges, but also allows us to avoid detours and unnecessary frustrations in our daily lives.
In the future, I plan to re-read The Art of War to understand its principles and apply them in real life. I hope that through this kind of study, I can be more comfortable in life and work, and I will not panic and deal with things without panic. I hope that everyone can also be inspired by this, learn to draw wisdom from the classics, and walk out of their own bright path.