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Chapter Two
Waging War
Marshal Adequate Resources
When resources are depleted and cannot be replenished, the organization goes bankrupt.
Make Time Your Ally
Victory is the main objective.
"While we have heard of stupid haste, we have not yet seen a clever operation that was prolonged."
.When the operation takes too long:
Resources may be depleted.
Weapons are blunted.
Morale is depressed.
Your opponents will take advantage of your distress.
"What is valued is a quick victory, not prolonged operations."
Those who do not understand the dangers, do not understand how to make advantageous use of resources.
Those who are adept, do not require additional resources.

Everyone Must Profit from Victories
When others go out of business, profit by acquiring their physical and human resources.
Win by acquiring competitors and making good use of their people in the new organization structure. This is called "winning and becoming stronger."

Know Your Craft
The objective is winning, not spending time. The leaders who truly understand their business, control the battle and achieve victory.

 
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