Pursuit of Purpose
The Joshua Spirit Part 2
It was stated in The Joshua Spirit Part 1, that you must decide that where you are is no longer an option. You’ve envisioned your goal, now you just have to achieve it. Easily said, right? In this writing I’d like to share strategies extrapolated from Sun-Tzu’s Art of War that when theoretically applied, methodically ensures a victorious outcome.
Key Applications
- Knowing your Purpose
- Assessing your Promise
- Assessing Yourself with Respect to Purpose
- Setting Strategy based on Assessments
The Art of War
Sun-Tzu, a Chinese military strategist, derived principles of war over 2,500 years ago that still ring true today. His war strategies were compiled into a book called The Art of War.
The Art of War moved humankind from barbaric charges in battle to well planned maneuvers precisely executed. Sun-Tzu’s five-point premise for victory is, (1) the Commander must have characteristics that soldiers respect, (2) the soldiers must be committed to the Commander and the cause at risk of life, (3) every soldier, battalion, and officer are trained to carry out distinct responsibilities that are mutually supportive, (4) all aspects of the military operation are well managed and, (5) rules of engagement based on distance, terrain, climate and composition of the enemy are in place. These principles are not exclusive to formal military campaigns but are useful in setting strategy to achieve your Promise.