Lesson 74: Ensuring Success

We must take care not to overstep the limitations of our situation. If we are attacked we may weaken the enemy, but we should not invite attack. By being forced into defense, we are delayed from making progress. In business, we never want competitors to come after our existing customers. In politics, we don't want opponents wooing our supporters. Defense is a waiting condition. We are waiting to see the situation change. If those attacking us cannot make any progress, they will eventually give up the battle. We must trust that the situation will change. However, we cannot switch from defense to offense until we see an opportunity to advance.
 

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