Sun Tzu The Art of War Chapter 4 Tactical Dispositions

Before we dive into Chapter 4, Tactical Dispositions, here’s a quick recap of our journey so far. Chapter 1 — Laying Plans Sun Tzu teaches us that every victory begins before the battle even starts. Strategy, calculation, and awareness are everything. He breaks down the five fundamental factors—Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, The Commander, and Method & Discipline—and shows us how careful planning makes all the difference. The key lesson? Preparation is power. Chapter 2 — Waging War Here, Sun Tzu reminds us that war is costly—not just in resources, but in time, energy, and morale. A long conflict drains a nation. Efficiency is essential. Move with purpose, avoid delay, and understand that the quickest, smartest path saves the most. Chapter 3 — Attack by Stratagem This chapter shifts from preparation to intelligent action. Sun Tzu shows us that the highest form of warfare is breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting. Use strategy, understand strengths and weaknesses, and win with minimal conflict. The best victories are the ones earned through wisdom, not destruction. As we move into Chapter 4, Sun Tzu reveals one of his most important teachings: true mastery lies in making yourself invincible before facing the enemy. This chapter explores how to position yourself, your resources, and your mindset in a way that makes defeat impossible — not by relying on luck, but by building unshakable foundations. In the next live stream, we’ll uncover what it really means to be prepared, disciplined, and strategically unassailable so that victory becomes the natural outcome. join me and others and engage in the book. Michael