Podcasts about Sun Tzu

Professor Kozlowski presents a woefully inadequate look at some key ideas in the political philosophy of China and India, specifically:Lao-Tzu's Tao Te ChingThe Analects of ConfuciusMo-TzuThe Laws of ManuAlong the way we'll talk about the differences between Eastern and Western attitudes toward virtue, rule, and government, as well as how these texts take on a very different perspective from those we've seen in Ancient Greece....and then we won't talk about them again until the 20th century or so. Alas - we still need to make room for all that Marx and Hobbes.I will (one day) upload the document I've produced for my students, which excerpts each of the above texts, to my website, so you may be able to find it there.Additional readings include: Mencius, Sun-Tzu's The Art of War, Intrigues of the Warring States, The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the Bhagavad-Gita, and Fire Emblem for my gamer fans.If you're interested in Professor Kozlowski's other online projects, check out his website: ⁠⁠⁠professorkozlowski.wordpress.com

Sunday's should be for meditation and contemplation. Maybe going to the gun range for target practice. Saturday and the rest of previous week is for podcasting… “In the Midst of Chaos, There is Also Opportunity”: Embracing Adaptability No plan, however brilliant, survives first contact with the enemy—or the market. Sun Tzu was a master of understanding changing conditions. He stressed the importance of adapting tactics based on the situation at hand. “According to the enemy's formation, we adjust our own. Water shapes its course according to the nature of the ground over which it flows; the soldier works out his victory in relation to the foe whom he is facing.”   This week's episode I discuss Crypto Ponzi Schemes, use an AI generated guest host to summarize Stephen King's Holly, explain how Shannon Sharpe gives away generational wealth so a Only Fans Model can retire... #ShameaMorton is strategic and getting ready to walk into her greatness. Carlos King proves why he is the King of  Reality TV.  Navigate to the extended post on my Dale's Angels Inc Blog to get news items and full YouTube video. Read more about AfroDruid Magic Elixir https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Racing to Buy Crypto!!! Yes, I can...Create my coin...Our rituals involve burning zeroes. Read about the financial evolution #AfroDruids $ROOTS Initial Sprouting https://tr.ee/8SIz1J4rNI Contact us on: Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading Facebook: TNFroIsReading Bookclub You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions. #CryptoTrading #CryptoAirdrop #CryptoAlert @akrapheal  #AfroDruids #crypto #cryptocurrency #memecoin with a mission

Esta semana, na estante, temos um clássico com mais de dois mil anos: “A Arte da Guerra”, de Sun Tzu; o detective Pepe Carvalho em “Assassinato no Comité Central”, de Manuel Vásquez Montalbán; duas histórias de J.D. Salinger: “Carpinteiros, Levantai Alto a Cumieira” e “Seymour - Uma Introdução”; e o quarto volume da Obra Édita de Camilo Castelo BrancoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about chaos in the political landscape and the strategic use of unpredictability. He emphasizes that while many see disorder as a sign of decline, it can actually signal a calculated and powerful strategy at work. Drawing from historical examples like Hannibal, Scipio, and Sun Tzu, Brett parallels these ancient tactics with Donald Trump’s political maneuvering, claiming Trump uses confusion as a tool to destabilize opponents and consolidate influence. He argues that what some view as random or reckless is actually deliberate, and it's reshaping America’s position globally. Brett contends that the economy is strong, rivals like Iran and China are unsettled, and allies are aligning with U.S. interests. Throughout the monologue, he stresses that confusion isn’t the end—it's the beginning of dominance, positioning Trump’s strategy as both modern and rooted in timeless principles of power and warfare. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about chaos in the political landscape and the strategic use of unpredictability. He emphasizes that while many see disorder as a sign of decline, it can actually signal a calculated and powerful strategy at work. Drawing from historical examples like Hannibal, Scipio, and Sun Tzu, Brett parallels these ancient tactics with Donald Trump’s political maneuvering, claiming Trump uses confusion as a tool to destabilize opponents and consolidate influence. He argues that what some view as random or reckless is actually deliberate, and it's reshaping America’s position globally. Brett contends that the economy is strong, rivals like Iran and China are unsettled, and allies are aligning with U.S. interests. Throughout the monologue, he stresses that confusion isn’t the end—it's the beginning of dominance, positioning Trump’s strategy as both modern and rooted in timeless principles of power and warfare. Beth Troutman from Good Morning BT is also here for this Tuesday's episode of Crossing the Streams. Brett and Beth talk about the importance of simplifying government systems and bringing fresh perspectives into Washington. Beth shares her top two national policy priorities: implementing a fair tax system and establishing term limits for elected officials. She argues that a streamlined, transparent tax structure would reduce confusion and ensure everyone contributes fairly, while term limits would encourage public service over career politics. Brett and Beth explore the idea that limiting time in office could naturally phase out aging politicians and reduce corruption tied to long-term incumbency. Beth also shares what She and Bo have coming up Wednesday on Good Morning BT! Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu stresses the importance of knowing one's own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the enemy, to gain a strategic advantage.  Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict: A core principle is to avoid battle whenever possible, seeking to subdue the enemy through diplomacy or other means before resorting to direct confrontation.   • Psychological Warfare:  Involves manipulating the enemy's perception and actions, not engaging in personal attacks or pettiness.  I am NOT a communist sympathizer, but China got the scratch to be about that life… ***China seems to think the US wants the smoke, so China is like... bring it. I hope it is true that while they leave the MAGA trade negotiators on read, China is playing Obama speeches…I want this to be true #pettylujah From Epstein's files cover-up, to attempting to gaslight Jerome Powell, to believing the cost of a building completed 5 years ago has anything to do with current renovations, and Mr. Powell will not be bullied into crashing the world economy. Unless someone is getting handcuffed, super-sized because of swelling, due to the association with that dead pedophile, or an actual plan to reduce the deficit, I don't care about these stupid news items. They are a distraction from reality.  Crypto really is the wild, wild west. Thieves working hard to appear legit, why not work hard and just be legit? Anyone contacting you randomly on social media, trying to get you to invest your money or help them steal, is a scam. So BOLO (be on the lookout) Read more about AfroDruid Magic Elixir https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Racing to Buy Crypto!!! Yes, I can...Create my coin...Our rituals involve burning zeroes. Read about the financial evolution #AfroDruids $ROOTS Initial Sprouting https://tr.ee/8SIz1J4rNI   Contact us on: Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading Facebook: TNFroIsReading Bookclub   You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions.   #CryptoTrading #CryptoAirdrop #CryptoAlert @akrapheal  #AfroDruids #crypto #cryptocurrency #memecoin with a mission    

You told your child to do something, and he or she failed to do it. How are you going to respond? Well, identifying why they didn't follow your request is probably the best place to start. Join AMBrewster to better understand why children fail to obey.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: How Your Children Respond to Sin https://www.truthloveparent.com/how-your-children-respond-to-sin.html  The Biggest Parenting Challenges You Will Ever Face Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/biggest-parenting-challenges-you-will-ever-face.html  Merest Christianity Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/the-merest-christianity-series.html  Sun Tzu https://titusng.com/2013/03/04/the-test-of-sun-tzus-art-of-war-on-concubines/ Teach Your Children to Obey Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/teach-your-children-to-obey-series.html  The Nature of Sin Collection https://www.truthloveparent.com/nature-of-sin.html  Consequences Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/how-your-children-respond-to-sin.html  Biblical Parenting Essentials Series https://www.truthloveparent.com/biblical-parenting-essentials.html  Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-589-why-didnt-your-child-do-what-you-askedLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentPin us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TruthLoveParent/Need some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about victory and momentum—both in politics and in the broader cultural fight for America’s future. With characteristic passion, he reminds listeners that a win isn't truly a win unless it breaks the opponent’s will to resist. Citing figures like Ulysses S. Grant and Sun Tzu, Brett underscores the importance of pushing through resistance and securing lasting change, not just symbolic triumphs. He challenges listeners not to settle for temporary applause or half-measures but to pursue real, definitive outcomes. Later Brett is joined by New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to discuss his radical competitors and his plan for NYC if elected. From the perspective of outsiders, it appears that New York is filled to the brim with radical leftists who voted for Mamdani, the self-described communist, but Sliwa calls on the millions of everyday conservative Americans who keep NYC running day in and day out. These are the people who built America's greatest city, and they're the people who will cast their vote for a better, safer New York City. "I am the candidate who can do it because I am the consummate New Yorker," Sliwa said. Sliwa sees no difference between the communist Mamdani and the liberals Cuomo and Adams. They all support allowing illegal immigrants to vote and many other radical policies. Curtis Sliwa is the only common-sense candidate in this race. Listen here for all of this and more on the Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please enjoy my monologue Sun Tzu with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

Please enjoy my monologue Sun Tzu with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio. This episode may also include great outside guests from my archive. --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

TEMPORADA 31 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO SPECIAL SUMMER MYSTERY Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Una experiencia única de comunicación de La Luz del Misterio esta seamana nos lleva a conocer más datos sobre como América Latina se ha convertido en un buen destino para la creación de fachadas de los espías rusos: el caso de los agentes de Moscú que fingieron ser una familia argentina. El jueves primero de agosto de 2024 aterrizó un avión en el aeropuerto de Moscú, trasladando -entre otros pasajeros- a una familia de cuatro integrantes. Dos de ellos, los dos hijos del matrimonio, se habían enterado en pleno vuelo de que toda su vida había sido una mentira. Luego viajaremosos con Manuel Carballal a los PSYOPS: El arte del engaño: Operaciones psicológicas: la mente como campo de batalla. En el siglo V a.c. el general Sun Tzu sentenció: "El arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño" Desde entonces el arte del engaño ha sido usato como arma ne guerra e instrumento de control social. En la 1 Guerra Mundial se acuñó el término "operaciones nsicológicas" o PSYOPS para definir las técnicas con las que ganar les corazones y las mentes de los ciudadanos. Tanto enemigos como aliados... Manuel Carballal ha tenido la oportunidad de conocer a los responsables y/o testigos de algunas de las PSYOPS más increíbles de la historia, utilizando el miedo, los mitos, las creencias y el misterio como herramienta de manipulación. Y te propone un viaie alrededor del mundo, para conocer, sobre el terreno, como funcionan esas oneraciones sicológicas. Chile, Siria, Uganda, Filipinas, Perú, Egipto, Mongolia, Irlanda, Benin, Líbano, Inglaterra, Tibet, Afganistan, Haití, España.. Nadie está a salvo. "Vivimos en la mayor guerra psicológica de la historia. Un viaje sorprendente hacia la manipulación de los gobiernos y los servicios secretos. Para cerrar La Luz del Misterio y con la voz del programa relataremos los sucesos mas escabrosos de los experimentos de la CIA llevados acabos en los años 60, como fueron el MK Ultra, Orgasmo de Medianoche y la utilización de psiquicos para el conocimiento de lugares extrategicos del contrario. Los Secretos Ocultos de la CIA, Experimentos Psíquicos y MK Ultra, así lo hemos titulado. ¿Te atreves a descubrirlo esta semana La Luz del Misterio? Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

TEMPORADA 31 DE LA LUZ DEL MISTERIO SPECIAL SUMMER MYSTERY Vive el Misterio... Pasa, ponte cómodo y disfruta... FROM LONDON: Una experiencia única de comunicación de La Luz del Misterio esta seamana nos lleva a conocer más datos sobre como América Latina se ha convertido en un buen destino para la creación de fachadas de los espías rusos: el caso de los agentes de Moscú que fingieron ser una familia argentina. El jueves primero de agosto de 2024 aterrizó un avión en el aeropuerto de Moscú, trasladando -entre otros pasajeros- a una familia de cuatro integrantes. Dos de ellos, los dos hijos del matrimonio, se habían enterado en pleno vuelo de que toda su vida había sido una mentira. Luego viajaremosos con Manuel Carballal a los PSYOPS: El arte del engaño: Operaciones psicológicas: la mente como campo de batalla. En el siglo V a.c. el general Sun Tzu sentenció: "El arte de la guerra se basa en el engaño" Desde entonces el arte del engaño ha sido usato como arma ne guerra e instrumento de control social. En la 1 Guerra Mundial se acuñó el término "operaciones nsicológicas" o PSYOPS para definir las técnicas con las que ganar les corazones y las mentes de los ciudadanos. Tanto enemigos como aliados... Manuel Carballal ha tenido la oportunidad de conocer a los responsables y/o testigos de algunas de las PSYOPS más increíbles de la historia, utilizando el miedo, los mitos, las creencias y el misterio como herramienta de manipulación. Y te propone un viaie alrededor del mundo, para conocer, sobre el terreno, como funcionan esas oneraciones sicológicas. Chile, Siria, Uganda, Filipinas, Perú, Egipto, Mongolia, Irlanda, Benin, Líbano, Inglaterra, Tibet, Afganistan, Haití, España.. Nadie está a salvo. "Vivimos en la mayor guerra psicológica de la historia. Un viaje sorprendente hacia la manipulación de los gobiernos y los servicios secretos. Para cerrar La Luz del Misterio y con la voz del programa relataremos los sucesos mas escabrosos de los experimentos de la CIA llevados acabos en los años 60, como fueron el MK Ultra, Orgasmo de Medianoche y la utilización de psiquicos para el conocimiento de lugares extrategicos del contrario. Los Secretos Ocultos de la CIA, Experimentos Psíquicos y MK Ultra, así lo hemos titulado. ¿Te atreves a descubrirlo esta semana La Luz del Misterio? Un viaje apasionante hacia la historia de ser humano que puedes conocer a través de La Luz del Misterio en London Radio World y sus plataformas. ——————————————————— Síguenos a través de: edenex.es ZTR Radio.online London Radio World En Ivoox Itunes Spotify Amazon YouTube Si deseas apoyarnos: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_29070_1.html Más información: laluzdelmisterioradio.blogspot.com laluzdelmisterio@gmail.com

Join Christine Darg on the Jerusalem Channel as she explores the biblical principle of being "wise as serpents and harmless as doves." The Lord's imagery of sheep co-existing with wolves suggests danger and the need to rely on the Good Shepherd. We're tasked with spreading the Gospel despite opposition. We're encouraged to avoid unnecessary conflict while remaining faithful to the Lord.

This interview was recorded for GOTO Unscripted.https://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview hereSimon Wardley - Thought Lord, Mapper, Mostly GoodCharles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantRESOURCESSimonhttps://bsky.app/profile/swardley.bsky.socialhttps://me.dm/@swardleyhttps://twitter.com/swardleyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simonwardleyhttps://swardley.medium.comCharleshttps://bsky.app/profile/charleshumble.bsky.socialhttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://mastodon.social/@charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comLinkshttps://www.wardleymaps.comhttps://mapkeep.comhttps://miro.comDESCRIPTIONSimon Wardley and Charles Humble discuss the development of Wardley Mapping, a visual framework that helps organizations understand and navigate technological evolution. Moving beyond traditional business storytelling, the interview explores how mapping enables better strategic decision-making through understanding component evolution, inertia, and gameplay, while also addressing current technological shifts in AI and cyber-physical systems.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSimon Wardley • Wardley MapsSimon Wardley • Wardley Mapping, The KnowledgeSun Tzu • The Art of WarJonathan Allen & Thomas Blood • Reaching Cloud VelocityDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Inspiring Tech Leaders - The Technology PodcastInterviews with Tech Leaders and insights on the latest emerging technology trends.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

I'm reading and talking about Ted Gioia's "Immersive Humanities Course," 52 weeks of World Classics.Before we start, though, we talk about graduation speeches...and share the graduation speech we wish we'd heard.Next, we journey from Western literature back to ancient China to explore two timeless texts: Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching (c. 500 B.C.) and Sun Tzu's The Art of War (c. 400 B.C.), roughly contemporary with Confucius and Plato. After a lukewarm experience with Confucius' Analects in Week 4, we adjusted our approach to these aphoristic works, splitting each into five parts and interleaving them daily. While this didn't make reading easier, it encouraged comparisons between the two.The Tao Te Ching offers a serene philosophy of “the Way,” advocating a life of detachment and flow, like a leaf on a stream. Key insights include prioritizing essence over form (e.g., the space within walls over the walls themselves), embracing hands-off leadership, and avoiding rules or weapons that may incite vice or war. But it's passive: retreating rather than advancing in the face of evil feels challenging, especially compared to active resistance like Gandhi's. The Tao's detachment felt isolating, distinct from the interconnected self-emptying of the Dhammapada or Boethius' Christian-Stoic blend.In contrast, The Art of War is a ruthless manual of military strategy. Sun Tzu, who famously beheaded two concubines to prove his methods to King Ho Lu, emphasizes deception, swift victory, and avoiding prolonged conflict. Key takeaways: defensive measures prevent defeat but don't ensure victory; desperate soldiers fight hardest; and spies are a humane, cost-effective tool. We ponder the status of Sun's soldiers (free or enslaved?), recalling Herodotus' Spartan-Persian debates on free men's ferocity. The texts seem to clash: the Tao's passivity versus Sun's calculated control, though Sun's strategic setups might align with the Tao's inevitable flow.We noted a cultural contrast: Chinese texts lack the narrative epics of Western heroes like Odysseus or Gilgamesh, hinting at differing worldviews. Unlike Confucius' moral focus, neither text emphasizes goodness, which surprised us. Our Tao edition (Stephen Miller's) felt overly modernized, while our unannotated Art of War was dry but tactically insightful, especially for business or military studies. Pairing it with Herodotus or Machiavelli could be illuminating.Don't skip the music! Three albums each from the Beatles and The Rolling Stones...when was the last time you listened to one all the way through?Next week, we return to narrative with Apuleius' Golden Ass, explore Scott Joplin's ragtime, and admire van Gogh's art. LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts -

Scott Boorman, Professor of Sociology at Yale University and author of Three Faces of Sun Tzu, joins the show to discuss the world and ideas of Sun Tzu. ▪️ Times      •      01:48 Introduction     •      02:10 “Know your enemy”     •      05:18 The Protracted Game       •      09:59 Text and application     •      16:05 Warring states           •      21:14 Chinese thinking     •      24:58 Net assessment      •      29:05 Cunning     •      32:02 Omissions      •      37:05 Memorization          Follow along on Instagram, X @schoolofwarpod, and YouTube @SchoolofWarPodcast Find a transcript of today's episode on our School of War Substack

In this episode, my son Jack joins me to examine The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius, a Roman scholar living just after the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 CE. A renaissance man before the Renaissance, Boethius translated Greek philosophers like Aristotle and Plato, served as a trusted aide to the Gothic king Theodoric in Ravenna, and was a mathematician, astronomer, and family man whose sons became consuls in their early 20s. Despite his Christian faith, tensions with the Arian Theodoric led to his imprisonment and brutal execution at 44. This tragedy tarnished Theodoric's rule, but Boethius' legacy shaped medieval thought, preserving Greek philosophy and influencing giants like Chaucer, Dante, Aquinas, and Shakespeare.Written in a cell awaiting death, The Consolation of Philosophy is a profound dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy. Divided into five books, it blends prose (prosa) and poetry (metrea), offering wisdom through a narrative arc. Book One introduces Boethius' despair; Book Two explores Fortune's fickleness; Book Three seeks the highest Good; Book Four tackles the problem of evil; and Book Five reconciles divine foreknowledge with free will. The poems, rich with mythological and Biblical imagery, provide emotional breaks and reinforce the prose's insights. As C.S. Lewis noted, this work was beloved by educated Europeans for centuries.Boethius weaves Neoplatonism, Stoicism, and Aristotelian ideas into a Christian framework. Lady Philosophy echoes Plato's belief in innate knowledge, urging Boethius to “dream of your origin,” and champions philosopher-kings. Stoic themes emerge as she declares the mind free despite bodily exile, while Aristotle's Unmoved Mover aligns with Boethius' God. The concept of exile as a spiritual crisis resonates, connecting Boethius to figures like Odysseus and Dante.Jack and I discuss whether this is a satire, and how much both of us love Boethius as a character in his own novel.The Ignatius Press edition, translated by Scott Goins and Barbara Wyman, shines with clear prose, excellent footnotes, and quality paper—perfect for annotating. This book demands a reread and sparks a reading list including Chaucer, Milton, and C.S. Lewis' The Discarded Image. Join us! I think this book is for everyone, but even if you think, "Maybe not for me," you'll know what it's about and why it matters.This is a year-long challenge! Join me next week for Sun Tzu's The Art of War and The Tao Te Ching from Lao Tzu.LINKTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)CONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate -

**REPEAT EPISODE*** So good I had to say it again… Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu stresses the importance of knowing one's own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the enemy, to gain a strategic advantage.  Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict: A core principle is to avoid battle whenever possible, seeking to subdue the enemy through diplomacy or other means before resorting to direct confrontation.   • Psychological Warfare:  Involves manipulating the enemy's perception and actions, not engaging in personal attacks or pettiness.  I am NOT a communist sympathizer, but China got the scratch to be about that life… ***China seems to think the US wants the smoke, so China is like... bring it. I hope it is true that while they leave the MAGA trade negotiators on read, China is playing Obama speeches…I want this to be true #pettylujah Ms. Tina Knowles Lives Woke... From Weeks Island, LA with Love Ms. Tina K. 432 pages of T—still elegant proud not stooped or bent…hearing Ms. Tina read her own words still can't replace the actual book which I will be ordering….   Reading the book or listening on Audible...you do need both in your life.... From Weeks Island to Seaside Malibu—The fire that destroyed her  home in Malibu was similar to the fire bombing that propelled her family from Weeks Island, a former plantation/salt mine, to Galveston. Still can be bound and have to be re-educated- Sewing bartered skill but only limited by your own fear, mother life of anxiety/fear rightfully so, but binding that she had to unlearn so much. Possibility to fiercely love a parent, admit that they were wrong in a lot, but still love them. The nuns in charge of the children for decades exacted vengeance and sought to humiliate and shame them out of childhood…I would have snatched that tramp's bonnet like President Biden's mama the first time she threatened or hit my kid…chile. The T-on reality TV and Pop Culture Unless you have personal video of ish being removed and returned from the Black-sonian I'm going to need you to have a seat and shut up co trolling my cortisol so should you   Weird loud white conservative making rules. And a bunch of people climbing out of their families basements and thinking you can talk crazy to people. Have seat. We all should be afraid Is it Mormon Tock or Mom tock…Sister Wives Poly Family ya'll Don't even watch TV dictating my viewing da fuck   Lock up Ky creativity and depravity   Go to your prayer closet and leave me alone #rhoa I am a Reigndrop love Monday Live recaps descent to mean girl…season 7 Porsha a mean girl dragged Kenya friend of… she literally still the same selfish airhead now. Claudia clocked it standing on business Trauma bonding 11 seasons still gutta Shame her into act right does what necessary to elevate her brand Season 7 reunion friend of Season 8 Shade Assasin Kenya deprived of us of good ol fashion Read…Regine perfect HW—Kim Fields(wanted to be regular and she was not)  not so much.  Friend of —Sharee Not even the fun Tee Tee. Porsha and single Shamea caught up in some -ish, Miami Season 9 Apex of Frick and Frack, Phaedra exits to return Season 16. If Phaedra going to be fake, not interested.  Contact Us on: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading Facebook: TNFroIsReading Bookclub   You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions.  

In this episode, Mike and Jake catch up on defense techhappenings. Links• Sign up for the newsletter⁠! • Support us on ⁠Patreon⁠!• ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ---- Follow us on... • LinkedIn• Instagram⁠• ⁠X⁠• ⁠Facebook⁠---- 00:36 intro03:31 defense tech investing17:25 Anduril & Golden Dome18:13 Golden Dome25:51 frequency auctioning28:12 Ukraine forcing a US reckoning34:27 DIU criticism42:24 the 4th offset?46:39 Sun Tzu terrain47:45 the torpedo50:05 Ukraine drones and Israeli pagers

Party Like It's the Three Kingdoms!What happens when one of China's greatest military minds wakes up in modern-day Tokyo and decides to become a music manager? Ya Boy Kongming! blends ancient strategy with EDM beats, and we're here for every chaotic, heartfelt moment. Join us as we break down this genre-bending banger and ask the big questions—like, would Sun Tzu make a good hype man?At More Than Hentai, we're here to help you decide if the anime everyone's talking about is actually worth your time—and your watchlist.Joining Brendan in the Sugoi Studio (calling in all the way from the US of A) is Dave, the voice behind Anime Field Guide.In this episode, we're diving into:hook & expectationsstory & world-buildingcharacters & chemistryanimation & stylesoundtrack & voice actingimpact & watchabilityplus lots more anime related banter!A big thank you and virtual hug also goes out to our Producers - Duffo, Michael C and Oni, you're the best

Michael Savage examines the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He discusses the divided opinions in America about whether the U.S. should intervene. He shares comments from his listeners on the conflict.  He discusses what he has learned about combating radical Islam from Dr. Zuhdi Jasser of the American Islamic Forum for Democracy. Savage highlights the sentiments of Iranians who hope Israeli actions could lead to governmental change in Iran. He shares insights from the National Council of Resistance of Iran and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who express optimism about a post-regime future. Savage then references Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War,' emphasizing the role of deception in military strategy, and speculates on possible Iranian retaliations, including the threat within the USA.

How to Be Unstoppable: Sun Tzu's Five Essentials for VictoryThe weakest person prepares for the fight.The most dangerous person prepares the conditions for it.The five essentials for victory from Sun Tzu's The Art of War are not about glory. They're about domination. They silence the emotional, outlast the reckless, and punish the unprepared.To conquer your battles, you must understand these principles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Art of War by Sun Tzu, ancient Chinese military text dissects thirteen aspects of warfare from an strategical and intellectual point of view. Deploring the use of excess force causing economic and civilian losses while discussing strategies that are still relevant to modern warfare, the text continues to resonate with readers around the world and has been considered fundamental in military doctrine for over two thousand years.Who wins and who loses and why?"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu - Book PreviewBook of the Week - BOTW - Season 8 Book 24Buy the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4ec6fLVGET IT. READ :)#artofwar #strategy #awareness FIND OUT which HUMAN NEED is driving all of your behaviorhttp://6-human-needs.sfwalker.com/Human Needs Psychology + Emotional Intelligence + Universal Laws of Nature = MASTER OF LIFE AWARENESShttps://www.sfwalker.com/master-life-awareness

In this reflective and fiery episode of the RattlerGator Report, J.B. White kicks off a laid-back summer Monday with sharp insight into the deeper meaning behind Trump's birthday parade and the failed “No Kings” astroturf campaign. Blending spiritual conviction with military strategy, J.B. weaves personal anecdotes, birthday reflections, and gospel soundtracks into a passionate monologue on Project De-Weaponization, discernment, and the power of Sun Tzu's philosophy in Trump's second act. He explores the psychological and geopolitical implications of America's Indo-Pacific pivot, Iran's missteps, and China's internal fracture, suggesting a quiet transfer of power underway behind the scenes. With characteristic candor and patriotic fire, J.B. lays out why Trump is winning the global narrative war, one strategic move at a time.

TODAY: Trump V Musk. Who will win? Or is it "Sun Tzu level warfare"? We cover the open conflict between the two high-energy type A alpha males. What did Elon mean by "Trump is in the Epstein files"? What did Trump mean by "Elon is a drug addict"? Could this be a golden opportunity for Democrats to add another repulsive billionaire to their team? Are the crafty showmen staging a brilliant game of 4D chess visible only to their most emotionally intelligent supporters? Or is this just another false gesture at a hidden world of elite predators who will never see justice? Possibly, but either way at least I'm racist now. Get a bonus episode every week by signing up at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult for only $5/month   

The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary) with Jesan Sorrells & Zac Stucki---00:00 Welcome and Introduction - The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (Translated by Thomas Cleary)  01:00 "Revisiting The Art of War by Sun-Tzu05:16 Category Errors and Communication12:11 Understanding Tao: Translation Challenges17:40 "Defining and Achieving Victory"25:28 Erosion of National Traditions31:09 "Nihilism, Postmodernism, and Class Divide"35:37 Churchill's Mother and Institutional Trust39:19 "Leadership: Discipline and Character"44:55 Cultural Roots and Ethnocentrism51:38 Christianity's Influence Versus Neo-Paganism54:02 "Prayer's Role in Historical Change"59:25 Focus on Human Nature in Sales01:05:37 "Strategic Traps in Jiu Jitsu & Chess"01:12:08 Elites Struggle with Multipolar World01:19:31 "Prompt vs. Search Thinking"01:21:01 Embrace Your Unique Humanity01:25:35 "Predicting Consequences"---Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Connect with Zac Stucki on LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-stucki/Connect with Ignition Point Strategies - https://ignitionpointstrategies.com/Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Zac Stucki's Booklist:A Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensLes Misérables by Victor HugoThe Great Divorce by C.S. LewisAlas, Babylon by Pat FrankGrant and Sherman: The Friendship That Won the Civil War by Charles Bracelen FloodTeam of Rivals by Doris Kearns GoodwinCompeting Against Luck and The End of Competitive Advantage by Clayton M. Christensen--- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.---Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videosLeadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTl

On today's show we are talking about how last week's drone attack in Russia will forever change the way investments are made in military equipment and warfare in general. The economy in the US is being bolstered by a significant amount of defence spending. Europe is about to increase its defence spending on a large scale. The same can be said for Canada. Conventional warfare has been based on the premise that the biggest baddest army will overwhelm an enemy and crush any opposition. That notion got challenged in some of the most prominent writings including Sun Tzu who wrote “The Art of War” in the 6th Century BC. It was employed during the Byzantine Empire along its eastern front in the 8th and 10th centuries. Sure you can shoot a $1000 drone out of the sky with a million dollar Patriot missile. But is that an efficient defence against these new threats? Now this is a real estate show, not a military show. We're here to talk about real estate. When we think of real estate investment one of the principles is that demand for real estate follows employment.When we think of military industrial complex it conjures up images of companies like Lockheed Martin, Harris, Honeywell, Textron. These companies drive major employment. But increasingly the military industry is seeing a lot of new entrants. One of my business partners runs a incubator that is focused on the defence industry in Colorado Springs. This facility is conducting some of the most advanced research and development on new military systems. The speed and agility with which the Ukraine has modernized its underdog military is a lesson for countries looking to modernize their military. ---------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

What separates struggling medical practices from thriving seven-figure businesses? The answer might be sitting on your bookshelf—or waiting to be discovered. Dr. TJ Ahn pulls back the curtain on the literary foundation that helped him build multiple successful practices while maintaining his sanity in today's challenging healthcare environment.Starting with Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," Dr. Ahn reveals how ancient strategic wisdom translates perfectly to modern medical practice positioning—winning without fighting by understanding your unique strengths and market. He walks through game-changing concepts like creating a three-year "Vivid Vision" that aligns your entire team, mastering time management through delegation, and harnessing the power of mastermind groups to accelerate your growth.Beyond strategy, Dr. Ahn explores how understanding persuasion psychology transforms patient communication, why finding your "One Thing" creates magnetic attraction in your specialty, and how clarity consistently outperforms mere persuasion in marketing. His insights extend to mindfulness practices that prevent burnout and the habit formation principles that streamline practice operations. Most powerfully, he challenges the conventional wisdom about insurance-based practices, offering a hybrid concierge model blueprint that restores physician autonomy and proper valuation of services.Whether you're struggling with burnout, seeking to boost profitability, or simply ready to reimagine what's possible in your medical career, these ten books provide the framework. Ready to transform your practice? Book a free Profit Accelerator session through the link below and discover the custom strategies that could add six or seven figures to your practice while reclaiming your time and passion for medicine. More resources? ----------------------- Watch Full Episodes in my YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@drtjahn ---------------------- Get Your Free Copy of my book, "Podiatry Profits Book: Crafting A Seven-Figure Lifestyle Practice" to grow your podiatry practice. You just cover the shipping: https://www.podiatryprofitsbook.com ---------------------- Do you want to build your dream private practice without the hassles of insurance networks? Then schedule a FREE 45-min Strategy Session with me. We will dive to look at your current practice and I will provide you with a crystal game plan for you: https://drtjahn.com/the-profit-accelerator-session/ ---------------------- I've created this EXCLUSIVE Private Facebook Group community of like-minded podiatrists who are coming together to build their DREAM PRIVATE PRACTICE, and FREE to join!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/podiatryprofits

Title: The Art of War! How Do You Beat the Top Salesperson in Your Profession or City? Host: Michael J. Maher Guest: Keith Krikorian Description: In this strategic episode of Referrals Podcast, host Michael J. Maher is joined by Keith Krikorian—top-producing Realtor and author of The Art of War for Real Estate Agents. Together, they dive into how Sun Tzu's ancient principles of military strategy can be applied to real estate—and more importantly, how you can position yourself to compete with and even surpass the top salesperson in your market. Keith reveals how agents win before they fight through preparation, market insight, relationship-building, and strategic communication. Michael and Keith also tackle negotiation tips, niche domination, and the mindset needed to turn competitors into allies. If you're looking to gain a tactical advantage and become the most referable agent in your area, this episode is for you. (7L) Referral Strategies and Podcast Topics: Events, Strategic Marketing, Mindset, Communication, Time Management Special Offer: Event Mastery class starting June 3rd — a proven system to dominate your neighborhood with high-impact events and referral strategy.

durée : 02:36:08 - Les Matins - par : Guillaume Erner, Isabelle de Gaulmyn - - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Jean-Pierre Filiu Professeur des universités en histoire du Moyen-Orient contemporain; Yann Couderc Historien de l'armée de Terre, colonel ; Loïc Josseran Président de l'ACT-Alliance contre le tabac, médecin et chercheur en santé publique.; Amal Kahlout Doyenne des études supérieures à l'université d' Al-Azhar de Gaza jusqu'à ce que son université soit détruite, elle travaille aujourd'hui à l'université Sorbonne Paris Nord où elle mène un projet autour des nanotechnologies

durée : 00:13:01 - Les Enjeux internationaux - par : Guillaume Erner - Dans ce nouvel épisode de notre série consacrée aux grands penseurs des relations internationales et de la géopolitique, nous nous penchons aujourd'hui sur l'un de leurs pionniers : Sun Tzu. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère - invités : Yann Couderc Historien de l'armée de Terre, colonel

Description:In this episode of BusinessIsGood, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu's The Art of War and explore how its principles can be applied to today's service-based businesses. Discover how to:Leverage strategic deception to outmaneuver competitors.Prepare thoroughly to ensure victory before entering the market.Seize opportunities proactively to multiply success.Achieve victories without direct confrontation.Gain deep self-awareness to navigate business battles effectively.Tune in to learn how ancient military strategies can provide a competitive edge in the modern business landscape.Connect with Chris Cooper:Website - https://businessisgood.com/

Radio and TV journalist Ira Flatow produced his first science stories back in 1970 during the inaugural Earth Day. Since then, he has worked for Emmy Award-winning science programs and covered science for a number of high-profile news organizations, and has hosted the popular public radio program “Science Friday” for more than three decades. In his career, Flatow has interviewed countless scientists, journalists and other experts about the most exciting developments in science. Now the Club welcomes Flatow in conversation with local journalists to speak about the role of science writing in the current cultural climate. About the Speakers Ira Flatow is an award-winning science correspondent, TV journalist, and the host of "Science Friday," heard on public radio stations across the country and distributed by WNYC Studios. He brings radio and podcast listeners worldwide a lively, informative discussion on science, technology, health, space, the environment and more. Flatow describes his work as the challenge “to make science and technology a topic for discussion around the dinner table.” Annalee Newitz writes science fiction and nonfiction. Most recently, as a science journalist, they are the author of Stories Are Weapons: Psychological Warfare and the American Mind, about the history of psychological warfare, from Sun Tzu to Benjamin Franklin and beyond. They have published in The Washington Post, Slate, Scientific American, Ars Technica, The New Yorker, and Technology Review, among others. Newitz is the co-host of the Hugo Award-winning podcast "Our Opinions Are Correct," and has contributed to the public radio shows "Science Friday," "On the Media," KQED "Forum," and "Here and Now." Ezra David Romero is a climate reporter for KQED News. He covers the absence and excess of water in the Bay Area—think sea level rise, flooding and drought. For 12 years he's covered how warming temperatures are altering the lives of Californians. He's reported on farmers worried their pistachio trees aren't getting enough sleep, families desperate for water, scientists studying dying giant sequoias, and alongside firefighters containing wildfires. His work has appeared on local stations across California and nationally on public radio shows such as "Morning Edition," "Here and Now," "All Things Considered" and "Science Friday." Naveena Sadasivam is a writer and editor at Grist covering the oil and gas industry and climate change. She previously worked at the Texas Observer, Inside Climate News, and ProPublica, and is based in Oakland, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of "The Bruce Exclusive", Bruce gets caught up with what the Bills' AFC East opponents did this offseason and in the draft. Who's in line to best challenge Buffalo for divisional supremacy? Topics include Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, Brandon Beane, NFL draft prospects, NFL free agents, Buffalo Bills offense, Buffalo Bills defense, Buffalo Bills rookies, Buffalo Bills injuries, and more! "The Bruce Exclusive" is part of the Rumblings Cast Network! The Rumblings Cast Network family of shows includes Billieve, The Bruce Exclusive, Jamie D & Big Newt, Leading the Charge, and Unplugged. "The Bruce Exclusive" is brought to you in part by Picasso's Pizza! Treat yourself to the most flavorful pizza on game day. Picasso's: we are Buffalo pizza. Shipping locally and nationwide. Order online at picassospizza.net! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Breaking History, Matt Ehret and Ghost dissect the increasingly bizarre geopolitical chessboard, with a focus on Trump's proposed “Golden Dome”, a space-based missile defense system that's drawing fire from Russia, China, and North Korea. The duo questions whether this grandiose plan is a legitimate defense strategy or a high-stakes narrative ploy designed to shift global attention and accelerate resolution through rhetorical escalation. They explore the possible kabuki theatre behind Trump's provocative language about Putin, suggesting Trump's public anger may be part of a broader strategy to neutralize warmongers and hijack the global narrative. Ghost connects the dots between Trump's media tactics and Sun Tzu's art of misdirection, while Matt takes a historical deep dive into U.S. encirclement strategies, NATO expansion, and the shadow influence of ancient imperial models like the Athenian Golden Age, ironically echoed by King Charles' pageantry in Canada. With talk of nuclear brinkmanship, elite cults, British monarchy theatrics, and the mythmaking machine of modern empire, this episode is a dense but entertaining breakdown of power, propaganda, and the stories we're told to believe. Buckle up, it's part geopolitics, part theater, and all Badlands.

In our second episode on Sun-Tzu's The Art of War, we dive into the cultural movement that introduced it to the west: the first Jesuit mission to China. From 1552 until 1773, the missionary priests of the Society of Jesus were the primary channel for communication between China and Europe. While their main goal was the conversion of souls, they wound up sharing science, technology, and literature with their hosts and their hundreds of correspondents back home. Listen to the story of Jean Joseph Marie Amiot (1718-1793), who was the first writer to translate The Art of War into a European language, and a member of the last generation of Jesuit pioneers in China. Harpsichord music optional.Want to read a transcript? Click here. If you like the show, please leave us a rating or review! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sun Tzu was a Chinese general, military strategist, writer, and philosopher who lived in the Eastern Zhou period of ancient China. Sun Tzu stresses the importance of knowing one's own strengths and weaknesses, as well as those of the enemy, to gain a strategic advantage.  Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict: A core principle is to avoid battle whenever possible, seeking to subdue the enemy through diplomacy or other means before resorting to direct confrontation.   • Psychological Warfare:  Involves manipulating the enemy's perception and actions, not engaging in personal attacks or pettiness.  I am NOT a communist sympathizer, but China got the scratch to be about that life… ***China seems to think the US wants the smoke, so China is like... bring it. I hope it is true that while they leave the MAGA trade negotiators on read, China is playing Obama speeches…I want this to be true #pettylujah Ms. Tina Knowles Lives Woke... From Weeks Island, LA with Love Ms. Tina K. 432 pages of T—still elegant proud not stooped or bent…hearing Ms. Tina read her own words still can't replace the actual book which I will be ordering…. Reading the book or listening on Audible...you do need both in your life.... From Weeks Island to Seaside Malibu—The fire that destroyed her  home in Malibu was similar to the fire bombing that propelled her family from Weeks Island, a former plantation/salt mine, to Galveston. Still can be bound and have to be re-educated- Sewing bartered skill but only limited by your own fear, mother life of anxiety/fear rightfully so, but binding that she had to unlearn so much. Possibility to fiercely love a parent, admit that they were wrong in a lot, but still love them. The nuns in charge of the children for decades exacted vengeance and sought to humiliate and shame them out of childhood…I would have snatched that tramp's bonnet like President Biden's mama the first time she threatened or hit my kid…chile. The T-on reality TV and Pop Culture Unless you have personal video of ish being removed and returned from the Black-sonian I'm going to need you to have a seat and shut up co trolling my cortisol so should you   Weird loud white conservative making rules. And a bunch of people climbing out of their families basements and thinking you can talk crazy to people. Have seat. We all should be afraid Is it Mormon Tock or Mom tock…Sister Wives Poly Family ya'll Don't even watch TV dictating my viewing da fuck   Lock up Ky creativity and depravity   Go to your prayer closet and leave me alone #rhoa I am a Reigndrop love Monday Live recaps descent to mean girl…season 7 Porsha a mean girl dragged Kenya friend of… she literally still the same selfish airhead now. Claudia clocked it standing on business Trauma bonding 11 seasons still gutta Shame her into act right does what necessary to elevate her brand Season 7 reunion friend of Season 8 Shade Assasin Kenya deprived of us of good ol fashion Read…Regine perfect HW—Kim Fields(wanted to be regular and she was not)  not so much.  Friend of —Sharee Not even the fun Tee Tee. Porsha and single Shamea caught up in some -ish, Miami Season 9 Apex of Frick and Frack, Phaedra exits to return Season 16. If Phaedra going to be fake, not interested.  Contact Us on: https://linktr.ee/tnfroisreading Blue Sky: @tvfoodwinegirl.bsky.social Threads: www.threads.net/@tnfroisreading Instagram: @tnfroisreading Facebook: TNFroIsReading Bookclub   You know your girl is on her hustle, support the show by navigating to: Dale's Angel's Store...For Merch Promo Code: tnfro Writer's Block Coffee Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes Don't forget to drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com, comments on the show, or suggestions for Far From Beale St additions.  

Verse 77 this time. I call it ‘The Tao of Robin Hood,' who was an equalizer of his (mythical) day, like Tao is all the time. In its yin-yang algorithm, ‘just enough' is given to all, so no one lacks, and no one has more than enough. If another, ‘human tao' interfereswith ‘Heaven's Tao,' then the yin-yang balance actually takes from those with too much, and gives to those with not enough.In this episode Marc confesses his love of Marx's analytical power to understand big power issues (though he has no love for Marxism, or its actual practices in real time).We hear from lots of voices today: Thich Naht Hanh, The Buddha, Mick Jagger, Sun Tzu, and Herman Melville.

Eddie's going deep for today's quote–all the way back to Sun Tzu's Art of War (which you can hear for free on Youtube if you can spare 72 minutes.)“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” Sometimes people will use these two words interchangeably. Here's the difference:Strategy is the long-term plan. What you plan to achieve in the distance.Tactics are the thoughtfully crafted short-term methods for working out that strategy. In exploring Sun Tzu's words, we discuss Tyler's business and bodies on Everest.We acknowledge that tactics may vary as you work backward from the strategy.Go build something awesome!CHECK OUT THE PARTNERS THAT MAKE OUR SHOW POSSIBLE: https://www.brospodcast.com/partnersFIND US ONLINE: -Our website: https://www.brospodcast.com -LinkedIn:   / constructionbrospodcast   -Instagram:   / constructionbrospodcast    -TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@constructionbrothers?lang=en-Eddie on LinkedIn:   / eddie-c-057b3b11   -Tyler on LinkedIn:   / tylerscottcampbell If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!

Mike & Jim discuss the tactical considerations for critical incidents involving fire as a weapon. Should we send fire fighters in with cops? Should we add one more training requirement to overtasked police? If someone is making a threat with fire can you shoot him? Should you?  Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com Photo Courtesy: DVIDS

"Know your enemy, know yourself, and victory is never in doubt, not in a hundred battles." So wrote the legendary Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu sometime in the 6th or possibly 5th or possibly 4th century BCE. While Sun Tzu's existence and the exact date of the composition of the text associated with his name are uncertain, the work has influenced commanders, diplomats, C-suite executives, and World Cup-winning soccer coaches for more than two thousand years. In this episode, host Rose Judson walks through all 13 chapters of The Art of War and is surprised to find that a good two-thirds of it could be called The Art of Avoiding War Until You Absolutely Can't Anymore.Want to read a transcript or see our reference list for this episode? Click here. Don't forget to find us on Bluesky, Instagram, or Facebook - and leave a rating or review wherever you listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would America's founding father pray about? In this revealing episode, we examine George Washington's personal prayer journal, discovering a man who deeply acknowledged his sinfulness while fervently seeking God's mercy through Jesus Christ. His humble words—"I confess them, O Lord, with shame and sorrow, detestation and loathing"—paint a portrait of genuine Christian faith that shaped his worldview and leadership.Washington's explicit references to Jesus as his "only Savior" and his prayers for God to "bless our rulers in church and state" create a powerful challenge to modern narratives about America's founding. As Judge Nathaniel Freeman declared in 1802, our nation "may be considered not as a pagan but a Christian republic." The podcast explores how these primary source documents undermine revisionist histories that attempt to divorce America's governmental foundations from its Christian roots.We also journey through Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, reflecting on the seemingly impossible standards of the Beatitudes. Could their purpose be to demonstrate our absolute need for a Savior? The discussion of meekness reveals it isn't weakness, but rather "strength under control"—the capacity for action restrained by choice. This understanding transforms how we approach Jesus's challenging teachings.The episode concludes with a heartfelt call to action: use whatever time remains to strengthen our communities through faith. Starting with our own spiritual lives and marriages, then expanding outward to family, church, school, and nation, we're challenged to influence our spheres with godly principles. As John Quincy Adams wisely noted, "Duty is ours, results are God's." What duty might God be calling you to fulfill today?Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

MILITARY WARRIOR AND AUTHOR SUN TZU WROTE, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." He wrote, "It is more important to outthink your enemy than to outfight him."    If Sun Tzu was right Donald Trump has already lost the Trade War with China.  Two days ago, I read the article I am quoting in this episode of Political Woman, "I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE AFRAID FOR MY COUNTRY'S FUTURE."  In the New York Times, award-winning reporter Thomas L. Friedman nailed how I feel about Trump's unplanned, mismanaged, knee-jerk tariffs.  I hope you agree,     

The Vengeance of Wu Zixu: Blood Feud in the SouthThe Spring and Autumn period just got personal. Wu Zixu watched his family fall at the hands of King Chu—and now, serving King Helü of Wu, he's coming for payback. This episode dives into the explosive campaigns against Chu in the 510s BCE, with a certain strategist named Sun Tzu lurking at the edge of the battlefield. Revenge, war, amphibious assaults, and the art of patience—this is Part 2 of the chaos of the 510s.And Dan has some classic lines for Fan of History style good times!This is a podcast by Dan Hörning and Bernie Maopolski.If you like what we do you can support the Fan of History project on https://www.patreon.com/fanofhistoryCustom Printed Shirts in 3 days! Go to graveyardprinting.com and enter coupon code FANOFHISTORY2025 for 11% offContact information:E-mail: zimwaupodcast@gmail.comhttp://facebook.com/fanofhistoryhttps://twitter.com/danhorninghttps://www.instagram.com/dan_horning/Music: “Tudor Theme” by urmymuse.Used here under a commercial Creative Commons license. Find out more at http://ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/40020 Support the show and listen ad-free to all of the episodes, including episode 1-87. Click here: https://plus.acast.com/s/history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JB White returns with a fiery episode of the RattlerGator Report, diving headfirst into the power moves, psyops, and strategic warfare shaping Trump 2.0's offensive. From General Flynn's no-holds-barred call for treason arrests, including Obama, Brennan, and Rice, to the revival of Schedule F as the ultimate deep state-clearing weapon, JB lays out the real battle plan behind the chaos. He unpacks the escalating trade war with China, spotlighting Kevin O'Leary's bombshell radio appearance and the strategic pressure on Chinese firms exploiting U.S. legal loopholes. JB doesn't hold back on media wordplay either, torching the left's narrative about a “mistaken removal” of an MS-13 member and dismantling DOJ disinfo one rhetorical grenade at a time. There's also an impassioned defense of Stephen Miller and General Flynn, a breakdown of why normies are finally catching on to the Sun Tzu-style Trump doctrine, and a big-picture analysis of how Schedule F is being tactically reshaped to gut entrenched bureaucracy without firing a shot. From shout-outs to Badlands' upcoming Plymouth stop to a few hilarious tangents about styes, football, and “Pip Jennies,” this episode is classic RattlerGator...unfiltered, unrelenting, and unapologetically America First.

Send us a text  Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Don't know where to start? In this episode of What's Your Problem?, I'll break down a powerful quote from The Art of War and show you how to work your way out of any problem—step by step.You'll learn how to:Break chaos into clarity using subdivisionTap into your hidden energy reserve and create momentumLightly plan and take action without overthinkingTurn perceived weakness into real strength through consistencyWhether you're facing adversity, uncertainty, or complacency, this episode will give you a real-world framework for regaining control and moving forward.

JB White returns to Florida victorious, and fired up, after the Gators claim the national basketball title in a heart-stopping Final Four finish. The episode opens with a passionate breakdown of Florida's championship run, the politics behind NCAA seeding, and why Bubba Cunningham's bracket manipulation couldn't stop the mighty Gators from making history. JB dishes out well-earned SEC swagger while reflecting on the broader cultural and psychological impact of the win. But once the celebration winds down, the conversation turns to high-stakes geopolitics. JB reads and responds to a powerful thread from JustAnotherPod and its reply, both laying out the economic and strategic gamble behind Trump's aggressive global realignment. From trade wars and military posturing to treasury manipulation and NATO pressure, JB breaks down how Trump's team is executing an “economic blitzkrieg”, a full-spectrum strategy to collapse China's industrial rise, rewire the world economy, and defang globalist control. He sharply critiques the "Sovereign Alliance" theory, dismisses Putin's “gas station” empire, and reasserts Trump's dominance as a geopolitical chess master executing Sun Tzu's playbook. The show closes with a harsh rebuke of lawless judges, a shoutout to SCOTUS's latest Trump victory, and a reminder that what we're witnessing is not chaos, it's a methodical takedown of a corrupt system. Packed with insight, fire, and Florida pride, this episode proves JB White is in championship form himself.

J.B. White checks in from Nashville with a special Friday edition of the RattlerGator Report, packed with SEC pride, poetic reflections, and deep geopolitical insight. He opens with a tribute to Jon Herold and the Badlands team, shares tales from the meetup, and declares it “Mighty Gator Weekend” as Florida heads into the Final Four. The episode features a powerful double reading of Paul Laurence Dunbar's We Wear the Mask by J.B., as a lens to explore the psychological and strategic battle facing America. J.B. draws a vivid line from Dunbar's words to Donald Trump's mastery of perception, camouflage, and narrative warfare, invoking Sun Tzu and Proverbs to explain 45's global power moves. From dollar dominance and the new tariff structure to mask metaphors and cultural reflection, this is classic RattlerGator: wise, witty, and unapologetically American.

J.B. White is walking on cloud nine in this high-energy episode of The RattlerGator Report, riding the wave of Florida's miraculous Final Four run. After a joyous deep-dive into the Gators' thrilling comeback win, he pivots to hard-hitting geopolitical and economic analysis. From Trump's Sun Tzu-style tariff warfare to Howard Lutnick's rise as Commerce Secretary and his Bitcoin-fueled national wealth strategy, J.B. connects the dots like only he can. He delivers sharp takes on XRP vs. Bitcoin, the commercial battlefield ahead, and why Michael Saylor and Donald Trump may be the duo reshaping the global financial system. Basketball, Bitcoin, and battle-ready brilliance...this one's pure RattlerGator.        

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3041: Simon Zhen applies Sun Tzu's Art of War to the fight for financial independence, offering timeless wisdom on how to aggressively eliminate debt and defend yourself against its return. From avoiding prolonged struggles with interest to maintaining a strong offense, these war tactics provide a blueprint for achieving lasting financial freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.financialsamurai.com/sun-tzus-art-of-war-applied-to-your-battle-against-debt/ Quotes to ponder: "Every battle is won before it is ever fought." "There is no instance of a country having benefited from prolonged warfare. In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns." "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices