Lesson 131: Success without Resources

We can win in armed conflict, but pressing for an advantage without resources and searching for successful confrontations is worse than foolish. It is totally self-destructive.

In the long term, beating opponents in direct conflict is relatively unimportant. The strategic goal is always advancing our position so that we control better and more productive territory. Over the long term, success always comes down to economic strength. We cannot sacrifice our resources and expect to win. Protecting our source of income, our resources, and supporters provides for the future. If we manage our organizations well, we preserve our ability to compete in the future. We survive. Survival should be the first and foremost goal of anyone striving for success.

 

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