Campilla, Allen Luigi B.

November 23,

2009

4FBE Prof. Palo

Art of War
Sun Tzu

Destruction, chaos and anarchy. These are words often associated with

war. For some, the concept of which seems to be on the negative and violent

side but the other side of the coin should also be looked at.

War could be equated to every challenge we face in our everyday life.

It is a minute by minute fight for survival, and that time again the strongest

in the jungle turns out to be the victor. Sun Tzu lived in an era where China is

at war with states wanting to conquer their territory not to mention warding

of barbaric at the same time. He provides such with strategizing in times of

war and winning in the best, easiest and efficient way possible, so that

resources remain intact, and could have endure each storm that might come

in, and stand tall through the test of time.

This is also similar to having a business. Basically the aim is to gain

profit, and not to incur losses. It may seem to be simple goal but has

complex ways in achieving such. A variety of problems, come along the way,

particularly in managing a particular business endeavor, since it is

susceptible to changes of the economy and prevailing market conditions.

Like a high apex of the Mt. Everest, a long tough, climb is ahead but what is
important is to always be one step ahead and be prepared where the events

can be predicted or not. This is the fundamental rule of business planning

which should be based on rational analysis that is based upon the

information made available company.

Moreover, the intelligent mind of a businessman will always find the

best measures to overcome the hardest battles. One perfect example would

be that lack of financial capital that it cannot attract the brightest people to

be a part of their manpower. This should not be treated as a hindrance, since

it can be possible that you will mold an average person into a genius

innovator for the company by providing him with great training and the wide

arrange of opportunities for him to be able to grow into his fullest potential.

It is not always about what the mind can perceive, but more on the will and

the perseverance to be great that will push you through the limits.

The Art of War is about military philosophy which was written about

2500 years ago, and yet its relevance to the modern world is one that is

interesting to note since its primary purpose was for warfare advice for the

Chinese rulers back then, It offers situations, on how you will defeat an

enemy by starting with a single step, which is to be ready and prepared. A

speedy reaction time is not always easy, but the faster you can cope up with

every situation, the better results show in only a short amount of time.