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Page 138 Chapter Four Disposition Of Military Strength Be Invincible What you do determines whether you are defeated. What your opponent does determines whether you can win. Because you know how to win does not mean that you will win. Secure your defenses; however, you must take the offensive to win. When you have insufficient strength, you must defend. When you have an overabundance of strength, attack. Tactics used in the defense are different from those used in the attack. Attain Strategic Superiority The best strategy is to win without fighting. This often requires looking beyond the obvious to find the unusual. Achieving victory while avoiding conflict requires skillful insight and forethought in planning. Your strategy must be so good that: You cannot possibly be defeated. It takes advantage of every opportunity. The side which wins will be the side for which victory was certain before the battle began. Those destined to defeat fight in the hope of winning. The winning leader understands the moral law and strictly adheres to method and discipline. Use Information to Focus Resources Understand your opponent's position and strength. Consider where you can have relative superiority. Plan to attain overwhelming superiority at a decisive point. Build the force of momentum.
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