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"from": "human",
"value": "garrisoning castles, battle array, and so on, showing the spirit of nor being moved even by a strong assault. In the Way of duelling, however, you must always be intent upon taking the lead and attacking. Attitude is the spirit of awaiting an attack. You must appreciate this."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In duels of strategy you must move the opponent's attitude. Attack where his spirit is lax, throw him into confusion, irritate and terrify him. Take ad\\'antage of the enemy's rhythm when he is unsettled and you can win."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I dislike the defensive spirit known as \"attitude\". Therefore, in my Way, there is something called \"Attitude-N0 Attitude\"."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In large-scale strategy we deploy our troops for battle bearing in mind our strength, observing the enemy's numbers, and noting the details of the battle· field. This is at the start of the battle."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The spirit of attacking first is completely different from the spirit of being attacked. Hearing an attack well, with a strong attitude, and parrying the enemy's attack well, is like making a wall of spears and halberds. When you attack the enemy, your spirit must go to the extent of pulling the stakes out of a wall and using them as spears and halberds. You must examine this well."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Fixing the Eyes in Other Schools"
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{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Some schools maintain that the eyes should be fixed on the enemy's long sword. Some schools fix the eyes on the hands. Some fix the eyes on the face, and some fix the eyes on the feet, and so on. If you fix the eyes on these places your spirit can become confused and your strategy thwarted."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I will explain this in detail. Footballers52 do not fix their eyes on the ball, but"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "by good play on the field they can perform well. When you become accus tomed to something, you are not limited to the use of your eyes. People such as master musicians have the music score in front of their nose, or flourish swords in several ways when they have mastered the Way, but this does not mean that they fix their eyes on these things specifically, or that they make pointless movements of the sword. It means that they can see naturally."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Footballers· Foot!nll was a court game in ancient Japan. There isa reference to it in Cenji"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Monogatari."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the \\Vay of strategy, when you have fought many times you will easily be able to appraise the speed and position of the enemy's sword, and having mastery of the Way you will see the weight of his spirit. In strategy, fixing the eyes means gazing at the man's heart."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In large-scale strategy the area to watch is the enemy's strength. \"Percept ion\" and \"sight\" are the two methods of seeing. Perception consists of concentrating strongly on the enemy's spirit, observing the condition of the battlefield, fixing the gaze strongly, seeing the progress of the fight and the changes of advantage. This is the sure way to win."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In single combat you must not fix the eyes on details. As I said before, if you fix your eyes on details and neglect important things, your spirit will become bewildered, and victory will escape you. Research this principle well and train diligently."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Use of the Feet in Other Schools"
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{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "There are various methods of using the feet: floating foot, jumping foot, springing foot, treading foot, crow's foot, and such nimble walking methods. From the point of view of my strategy, these are all unsatisfactory."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I dislike floating foot because the feet always tend to float during the fight."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Way must be trod firmly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Neither do I like jumping foot, because it encourages the habit of jumping, and a jumpy spirit. However much you jump, there is no real justification for it; so jumping is bad."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Springing foot causes a springing spirit which is indecisive. Treading foot is a \"waiting\" method, and I especially dislike it."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Apart from these, there are various fast walking methods, such as crow's foot, and so on."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Sometimes, however, you may encounter the enemy on marshland, swampy ground, river valleys, stony ground, or narrow roads, in which situations you cannot jump or move the feet quickly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In my strategy, the footwork does not change. I always walk as I usually do in the street. You must never lose control of your feet. According to the enemy's rhythm, move fast or slowly, adjusting your body not too much and not too little."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Carrying rhe feer is imporranr also in large-scale strategy. This is because, if you attack quickly and rhoughtlessly without knowing the enemy's spirit, your rhythm will become deranged and you will not be able to win. Or, if you advance too slowly, you will not be able to take advantage of the enemy's disorder, the opportunity to win will escape, and you will not be able to finish the fight quickly. You must win by seizing upon the enemy's disorder and derangement, and by not according him even a little hope of recovery. Practise this well."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Speed in Other Schools"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Speed is not part of the true Way of strategy. Speed implies that things seem fast or slow, according to whether or nor they are in rhythm. Whatever the Way, rhe master of strategy does not appear fast."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Some people can walk as fast as a hundred or a hundred and twenty miles in a day, but this does nor mean that they run conrinuously from morning rill night. Unpractised runners may seem to have been running all day, bur rheir perfor mance is poor."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the Way of dance, accomplished performers can sing while dancing, but when beginners rry this they slow down and their spirit becomes busy. The \"old pine tree\"5 3 melody beaten on a leather drum is rranquil, bur when beginners try this they slow down and their spirit becomes busy. Very skilful people can manage a fast rhythm, but it is bad to beat hurriedly. If you try to beat too quickly you will get out of time. Of course, slowness is bad. Really skilful people never get our of time, and are always deliberate, and never appear busy. From this example, the principle can be seen."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is known as speed is especially bad in the Way of strategy. The reason for this is that depending on the place, marsh or swamp and so on, it may not be possible to move the body and legs together quickly. Still less will you be able to cur quickly if you have a long sword in this situation. If you try to cut quickly, as if using a fan or short sword, you will not actually cur even a little. You must appreciate this."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Old pine tree, \"KoMatsu Bushi\", an old tune for flute or lyre."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In large-scale strategy also, a fast busy spirit is undesirable. The spirit must be that of holding down a pillow, then you will not be even a little late."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "When your opponent is hurrying recklessly, you must act contrarily and keep calm. You must not be influenced by the opponent. Train diligently to attain this spirit."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "\"Interior\" and \"Surface\" in Other Schools There is no \"interior\" nor \"surface\" in strategy."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The artistic accomplishments usually claim inner meaning and secret"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "tradition, and \"interior\" and \"gate\",54 but in combat there is no such thing as fighting on the surface, or cutting with the interior. When I teach my Way, I first teach by training in techniques which arc easy for the pupil to understand, a doctrine which is easy to understand. I gradually endeavour to explain the deep principle, points which it is hardly possible to comprehend, according to the pupil's progress. In any event, because the way to understanding is through experience, I <lo not speak of \"interior\" and \"gate\"."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In this world, if you go into the mountains, and decide to go deeper and yet deeper, instead you will emerge at the gate. Whatever the Way, it has an interior, and it is sometimes a good thing to point out the gate. In strategy, we cannot say what is concealed an<l what is revealed."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Accordingly I dislike passing on my Way through written pledges and regulations. Perceiving the ability of my pupils, I teach the direct Way, remove the bad influence of other schools, and gradually introduce them to the true Way of the warrior."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The method of teaching my strategy is with a trustworthy spirit. You must train diligently."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "I have tried to record an outline of the strategy of other schools in the above ninescctions. lcouldnowcontinucbygivinga specific account of these schools one by one, from the \"gate\" to the \"interior\", but I have intentionally not named the schools or their main points. The reason for this is that different branches of schools give different interpretations of the doctrines. In as much"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "54 Gate: A student enrolling in a school would pass through the gate of the Dojo. To enter a"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "reacher's gate means to take up a course of stuJy."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "as men's opinions differ, so there must be differing ideas on the same matter. Thus no one man's conception is valid for any school."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "I have shown the general tendencies of other schools on nine points. If we look at them from an honest viewpoint, we see that people always tend to like long swords or short swords, and become concerned with strength in both large and small matters. You can see why I do not deal with the \"gates\" of other schools."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In my !chi school of the long sword there is neither gate nor interior. There is"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "no inner meaning in sword attitudes. You must simply keep your spirit true to"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "realise the virtue of strategy."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Twelfth day of the fifth month, the second year of Shoho (1645)"
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{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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"from": "human",
"value": "THE BOOK OF THE VOID"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "The Ni To Ichi Way of strategy is recorded in this the Book of the Void."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is called the spirit of the void is where there is nothing. It is not included in man's knowledge. Of course the void is nothingness. By knowing things that exist, you can know that which does not exist. That is the void."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "People in this world look at things mistakenly, and think that whatthey do not understand must be the void. This is not the true void. It is bewilderment."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the Way of strategy, also, those who study as warriors think that whatever they cannot understand in their craft is the void. This is not the true void."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "To attain the Way of strategy as a warrior you mu st study fully other martial arts and not deviate even a little from the Way of the warrior. With your spirit settled, accumulate practice day by day, and hour by hour. Polish the twofold spirit heart and mind, and sharpen the twofold gaze perception and sight. When your spirit is not in the least clouded, when the clouds of bewilderment clear away, there is the true void."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Until you realise the true Way, whether in Buddhism or in common sense, you may think that things are correct and in order. However, if we look at things objectively, from the viewpoint of laws of the world, we see various doctrines departing from the true Way. Know well this spirit, and with forthrightness as the foundation and the true spirit as the Way. Enact strategy broadly, correctly and openly."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Then you will come to think of things in a wide sense and, taking the void as the Way, you will see the Way as void."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "In the void is virtue, and no evil. Wisdom has existence, principle has existence, the Way has existence, spirit is nothingness."
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "Twelfth day of the fifth month, second year of Shoho (1645)"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "Teruro Magonojo\tSHINMEN MUSASHI"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": ""
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'The Big Idea... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The Big Idea\nIt has been a customary perception that peace-loving people triumph more in life. Few realize that this is the very idea that acts as a barrier to realizing and identifying indispensable provisions to thrive in the challenges of day-to-day living. Day after day, you will be faced with numerous conflicts that demand the need to engage in constant struggle or battle. Bestselling author Robert Greene shares 33 effective strategies of war to guide you through the realistic battlefield called life."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Self-Directed Warfare... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Self-Directed Warfare"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'The mind indeed is so powerful that it can propel ... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The mind indeed is so powerful that it can propel anything to action. A mind that is too emotional and clouded by past resentments may not see the world clearly and generate inappropriate strategies. - Declare War On Your Enemies: The Polarity Strategy"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Struggle is indeed an inevitable part of life... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Struggle is indeed an inevitable part of life. Enemies come everywhere, sometimes explicitly but more often than not, subtly. It is important that you recognize these enemies and from there, start strategizing. Yet again, everything starts from within. You should face the world with an open anticipation of this battle. It is your responsibility to program yourself to be in battle mode most of the time. Otherwise, you may easily be overpowered and end up a loser."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Discovering that you have too many enemies may ent... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Discovering that you have too many enemies may entice you towards the safer side; which is to act in accordance to the enemies’ ways and be one of them. You should prevent this from happening or else, you will lose your identity."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'A magnet best demonstrates the polarity strategy... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "A magnet best demonstrates the polarity strategy. Opposite poles create movement. Consider your enemies as your opposites. Without enemies, you might lose your drive to go on with life."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Do Not Fight The Last War: The Guerilla-War-Of-T... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Do Not Fight The Last War: The Guerilla-War-Of-The-Mind Strategy"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Some people linger so much on the successes of the... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Some people linger so much on the successes of the past, thinking that any change will hamper luck’s persistence. There is nothing wrong in celebrating\n\npast achievements. However, having a notion that previously effective strategies are perpetually the best is not at all beneficial.\nA mind that is locked up in the past gets a blurred version of reality. The past may be a good teacher but it should not be the focus and sole basis of all your thoughts and actions. Move forward and get hooked by present endeavors and their conditions. Holding on so much to past successes and resentments may indeed cause the mind to languish somewhere along the way. To restore the mind’s natural course forward, here are some tactics that you can employ:"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Reexamine all your cherished beliefs and principle... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Reexamine all your cherished beliefs and principles.\tGet out of your paradigms and think out of the box based on the present."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Erase the memory of the last war... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Erase the memory of the last war. Whether it was a triumph or a failure, make each war a fresh new start.\nKeep the mind moving. Be as sensitive as you can to what the current circumstance has to offer and work your way around it.\nAbsorb the spirit of the times.\tAdapt to the demands of the present. Strategize based on current state of affairs, not on theories of the past.\nReverse course.\tIn certain transactions, actions and reactions may be very predictable. Get out of the trend and be more innovative. - Amidst The Turmoil of Events, Do Not Lose Your Presence of Mind: The Counterbalance Strategy"
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] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'At war, you are not expected to be cautious... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "At war, you are not expected to be cautious. Too much carefulness is a manifestation of fear. Do not be afraid to commit mistakes or to take risks. Fear will only hinder you from moving forward. Remember that presence of mind is an essential armor. It counters your tendency to drift away from the conflict and go back to the comfort zone. It boosts your confidence and gives you assurance that you can successfully tackle all your encounters and recuperate from your mistakes. It positively overpowers doubt as it fills you with determination and drive."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Nevertheless, presence of mind may not be that eas... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Nevertheless, presence of mind may not be that easy to achieve. Preparation is key. This means you must delve into the battle in advance to foresee possible scenarios and conceptualize corresponding courses of action. During actual war, in spite of the chaos that comes with it, you should not lose confidence because you should already know what to do. Do not allow pessimism to affect you. Instead, try to influence the people around you with your tranquility."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Here are some ways by which you can enhance your m... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Here are some ways by which you can enhance your mind’s strength in any kind of situation:"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Expose yourself to conflict... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Expose yourself to conflict. Confront your fears. The wider your experience in conflict is, the more practice you get."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Be self-reliant... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Be self-reliant. Equip yourself with the necessary skills so that you do not have to depend on other people.\nSuffer fools gladly. You encounter a lot of fools everywhere. Thus, you are not required to expend all your limited resources to all of them. Do not be too involved.\nCrowd out feelings of panic by focusing on simple tasks. Visualize things that are easy and familiar to you to divert your attention from anxiety.\nUnintimidate yourself. Picture the enemy as way inferior compared to you.\nDevelop your fingertip feel. Follow your intuition and make quick decisions based on it. - Create A Sense of Urgency And Desperation: The Death- Ground Strategy"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'In addition to establishing and strengthening conn... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "In addition to establishing and strengthening connections with current circumstances, consider the present as not offering a gray area. It is either you make it or break it. This leaves no room for wasted time. Death, inevitable as it is, may be seen as a good motivator to maximize every single moment available. There is a psychological phenomenon called death ground where a certain situation seems to offer zero options. The only way to get out of the trap is to act without much ado. Otherwise, failure may be expected. There is pressure, of course, but its effects are ultimately beneficial."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Below are five actions that can easily put you on ... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Below are five actions that can easily put you on psychological death ground:\nStake everything on a single throw. This gives no room for failure as there is simply too much at stake.\nAct before you are ready.\tPush yourself to move forward and take advantage of the pressure that you encounter once you are there.\nEnter new waters. Get out of your comfort zone and be challenged.\nMake it “you against the world”. Always think that you are putting your entire person at stake. Deprive your enemies the opportunity to celebrate your failure.\nKeep yourself restless and unsatisfied. Get out of complacency. Constantly challenge yourself. Bring yourself to death ground always. Organizational (Team) Warfare"
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] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'The subsequent strategies emphasize the need to un... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "The subsequent strategies emphasize the need to understand a team as a whole as well as its composition. A clear perception not only will pave the way for changes but will also identify better strategies to attain the team’s purpose. - Avoid The Snares Of Groupthink: The Command-And-Control Strategy"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Since an organization is composed of different peo... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Since an organization is composed of different people with varied personalities, intentions, and goals, it is important that you, as a leader, are aware of the strengths and weakness of your people. This will tell you how to approach each part of the chain of command to get them more involved. You further your knowledge of what is taking place and ascertain if you are all directed towards your goal. This you accomplish without falling into “groupthink” or the senselessness of merely arriving at a collective decision."
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Furthermore, you must recognize the fact that it i... ?'"
},
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "Furthermore, you must recognize the fact that it is time-consuming and beyond human capacity to monitor and give direction to everyone all at the same time. Therefore, it is wise to recruit people who have the same vision as you do and who would willingly work for that vision on your behalf. This significantly saves you a lot of time since you will not have to deal with difficult people."
}
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Segment Your Forces: The Controlled-Chaos Strate... ?'"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Segment Your Forces: The Controlled-Chaos Strategy"
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[
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Everything transpires quickly at war... ?'"
},
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "Everything transpires quickly at war. You are not given the luxury of time. You have to make decisions and act before the enemy does. Conversely, with the progression of time, more and more information becomes available. This further contributes to the complexity of decision-making. Controlling a huge team will not be able to fulfill this requisite for speed and adaptability. Creation of smaller teams that are directed towards particular and clear goals is more effective."
}
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'This may be a risk on your part, though, since you... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This may be a risk on your part, though, since you are delegating some part of your control. However, it is more strategic as it provides you mobility. The teams are dispersed but focused at the same time. This gives each of them a clearer view of what is actually happening and allows them to respond accordingly."
}
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Transform Your War Into A Crusade: Morale Strate... ?'"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Transform Your War Into A Crusade: Morale Strategies"
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[
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'It is man’s natural tendency to protect his own in... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "It is man’s natural tendency to protect his own interests to survive. Thus, even in an organization, members may have their own goals and intentions. It is your responsibility, as a leader, to encourage them to put aside their individual concerns and crusade altogether against a certain enemy. Instill in them that only by working wholly can everyone turn out victorious. The following steps will help you focus and convert into an undivided system the dynamics of a certain group:"
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[
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Unite your troops around a cause... ?'"
},
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "Unite your troops around a cause. A cause gives more meaning to efforts.\nKeep their bellies full. Do not take some of their needs for granted. Otherwise, their selfishness will resurface.\nLead from the front. Experience what your people are experiencing to sustain their motivation. Be a leader of action, not just words.\nConcentrate their ch’i. Ch’i is an energy that all living things have. Having not much to do lowers one’s ch’i or spirit. Keep your people active.\nPlay to their emotions. However, be careful not to target the emotional aspect right away. Find the best manner and timing first.\nMix harshness and kindness. There should be a good balance of punishment and reward. Correct mistakes but do not forget to reinforce positive actions.\nBuild the group myth. Build a tradition of success that will make the members appreciate their belongingness.\nBe ruthless with grumblers. Otherwise, they will simply influence those who are motivated and disciplined. Defensive Warfare"
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'When using defensive warfare, you attack only when... ?'"
},
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "When using defensive warfare, you attack only when necessary. You also capitalize on the enemy’s confusion as it instigates unwise attacks working to your advantage.\n- Pick Your Battles Carefully: The Perfect-Economy Strategy\nAll human beings have certain strengths and, at the same time, weaknesses. At some point, you will have limitations. Realistically, you cannot tackle everything. Thus, it is important that you balance the costs and benefits of any situation before plunging into it. At times, your desire to get something that you really want propels you to be impulsive and blocks off your capacity to identify further costs. You are blinded by merely the benefits. Extra effort must indeed be exerted to see beyond the obvious and look at reality in its entirety - including the not-so-good side of it."
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Turn The Tables: The Counterattack Strategy... ?'"
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Turn The Tables: The Counterattack Strategy"
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[
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Warriors often take into consideration only two op... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Warriors often take into consideration only two options: to fight offensively or defensively. Offensive attacks immediately create an enemy and may result in reckless decisions that encumber self-control. Defensiveness, on the other hand, leads to passiveness and avoidance of enemies as much as possible. There is a third option that is often disregarded. This is a balance of both offensive and defensive strategies. When enemies sense weakness in the opponent, they lower their guard. This is the best time to let your offensive strategies come into play. Catch your enemies off guard. Make your actions as unpredictable as possible."
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'A counterattack like this saves time as well... ?'"
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{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "A counterattack like this saves time as well. The circumstance found its way to you on its own. The best thing you can do is react suddenly, expending only a short period of time and resources."
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Create A Threatening Presence: Deterrence Strate... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Create A Threatening Presence: Deterrence Strategies"
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Do not allow yourself to succumb to intimidation... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Do not allow yourself to succumb to intimidation. You are more prone to it if enemies find you weak and vulnerable. Deterrence strategies simply reverse this kind of an impression. The following are methods of deterrence and reverse intimidation:"
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Surprise with a bold maneuver... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Surprise with a bold maneuver. Take risks in the face of the enemy to highlight your strengths instead of weaknesses.\nReverse the threat. Identify areas that your enemy is most vulnerable and attack them there.\nSeem unpredictable and irrational. Do not allow your enemies to find a pattern in your actions. Show them that, at times, you can really be irrational. A close encounter with you could definitely be risky.\nPlay on people’s natural paranoia. Inform your enemies of your strengths indirectly. The more vague the available information is, the more they become paranoid.\nEstablish a frightening reputation. Over the years, create a trend showing how intimidating you are. - Trade Space For Time: The Nonengagement Strategy"
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Retreat is not a sign of weakness... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Retreat is not a sign of weakness. Rather, it is one way of utilizing and maximizing available resources. Get out of your paradigm that advancing is the best thing to do no matter what since it is not always the case. Retreat paves the way for reassessment of the situation and strategies. It saves time and effort for situations that really call for action. Offensive Warfare"
}
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'There are simply things that you cannot exactly an... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "There are simply things that you cannot exactly anticipate. The discrepancy between your expectations and what is real is called “friction”. By practicing\n\noffensive strategies, you initiate the war by attacking first. Thus, you get a better hand at control and create actual circumstances based on your expectations. Friction then manifests at the enemy’s side. - Lose Battles But Win The War: Grand Strategy"
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"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Reflect on where you really want to go and what yo... ?'"
},
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"from": "gpt",
"value": "Reflect on where you really want to go and what you want your destiny to be. It may also be helpful to see where your skills seem to be bringing you right now. After which, think forward but be sure you are taking several steps ahead. Look at your final destiny as an entire campaign, not just individual battles to recover from. This is the so-called grand strategy. The ultimate end result is more essential than each phase.\nThe following are the four main principles of grand strategy: Focus on your greater goal, your destiny. Start with a specific, defined, and focused goal in life that is in line with reality."
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Widen your perspective... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Widen your perspective. Expand your vision of the world. Do not limit yourself to what you simply want to happen. Be as realistic as possible but make sure you capture much of reality.\nSever the roots. Look beyond what is obvious. Observe your enemy and analyze what causes him to act that way.\nTake the indirect route to your goal. Create a plan and do not be reactive to every single move of the enemy. Focus on your long-term plan and work your way through it. - Know Your Enemy: The Intelligence Strategy"
}
] |
[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'Be keener in your interactions with people and sit... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "Be keener in your interactions with people and situations. The superficial does not always reveal the entirety of one’s thoughts and intentions. Narcissism is one’s tendency to perceive other people as always in accordance to his own values and goals. You always see yourself in other people. Thus, you have a distorted image of reality. In effect, you do not get to strategize appropriately. Remember that your opponent’s mind is your real enemy. Having an accurate grasp of the enemy’s weaknesses will contribute much to your victory."
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Overwhelm Resistance With Speed And Suddenness: ... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Overwhelm Resistance With Speed And Suddenness: The Blitzkrieg Strategy"
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{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'This does not pertain to impetuous speed as it sho... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "This does not pertain to impetuous speed as it should involve a carefully crafted plan. You must come up with a plan that will catch your enemies off guard. A certain level of order and strategy must initially be in place to harness the benefits of the speed and suddenness of your actions. Prepare yourself and\n\ncarefully analyze your opponent. Identify his weaknesses. To lure him into lowering his guard, appear weak. Attack when the enemy least expects it.\nAs time progresses, modern life’s pace also increases, bringing with it more information, influences, and disturbances. Life has generally been perceived as unforgiving and ruthless. Thus, it is natural for human beings to withdraw themselves from reality. They also try to slow down to avoid committing mistakes. People have learned over the years to be cautious. Blitzkrieg warfare seems to be the most fitting strategy for times like these. You take advantage of the opponent’s slowing down and surprise him with an attack. With this, he is left without an opportunity to be careful anymore and is forced to act impulsively. He gets confounded and you follow up with another attack that causes further confusion. This leads to a cycle of error on the opponent’s part leading to his downfall."
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with '- Control The Dynamic: Forcing Strategies... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "- Control The Dynamic: Forcing Strategies"
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[
{
"from": "human",
"value": "What is the main idea of the segment starting with 'At some point, you will encounter people who want ... ?'"
},
{
"from": "gpt",
"value": "At some point, you will encounter people who want to exercise control over you. You can easily reverse this by following these four basic principles and gain ultimate control:\nKeep them on their heels. Take the initiative before the enemy does.\nShift the battlefield. You can confuse your enemies by making essential factors unfamiliar to them. Eventually, they will be exerting efforts that are to your advantage without them immediately realizing it.\nCompel mistakes. Your enemies definitely have plans as well. Push them to become impulsive and commit a cycle of mistakes along the way.\nAssume passive control. Let them believe they are in control. This way, they will lower their guards a little. - Hit Them Where It Hurts: The Center-Of-Gravity Strategy"
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