Human Nature

2022-02-25 19:38:26 Let Him Who Wants Peace Prepare for War

Ideal wisdom entails a cognitive understanding of those circumstances that bear on the local situation, an awareness of possible futures, the deliberate selection of one of these futures, and the capacity to manipulate the prevailing circumstances and to dispose of them in such a way as to realize the desired future.

War is a vital matter of state. It is the field on which life or death is determined and the road that leads to either survival or ruin, and must be examined with the greatest care, in other words "Any matter you have at hand is a vital matter of state. It is the field on which life or death is determined and the road that leads to either survival or ruin, and must be examined with the greatest care".

Warfare is the art of deceit. Therefore, when able, seem to be unable; when ready, seem unready; when nearby, seem far away; and when far away, seem near. If the enemy seeks some advantage, entice him with it. If he is in disorder, attack him and take him. If he is formidable, prepare against him. If he is strong, evade him. If he is incensed, provoke him. If he is humble, encourage his arrogance. If he is rested, wear him down. If he is internally harmonious, sow divisiveness in his ranks. Attack where he is not prepared; go by way of places where it would never occur to him you would go. These are the military strategist's calculations for victory, they cannot be settled in advance.

He who knows the enemy and himself will never in a hundred battles be at risk. The best military policy is to attack strategies; the next to attack alliances; the next to attack soldiers; and the worst to assault walled cities. Military wisdom is defined in terms of sober and methodical deliberation and planning. The victorious army only enters battle after having first won the victory, while the defeated army only seeks victory after having first entered the fray.

The expert in battle moves the enemy, and is not moved by him. Do not depend on the enemy not coming; depend rather on being ready for him. Do not depend on the enemy not attacking; depend rather on hav-ing a position that cannot be attacked. In the business of war, there is no invariable strategic advantage which can be relied upon at all times.

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2022-02-25 18:49:10 Open / Comment

2022-02-25 14:41:32 "Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves."

- Confucius

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2022-02-25 13:14:22 https://t.me/RussiaAnd_Ukraine Open / Comment

2022-02-24 08:44:51 Vanity And Ambition 2/2

People are wont to obscure this situation by substituting the better-sounding word ‘ambition’ for vanity or pride. Think how many people you know who pride themselves on their ambition! The concept ‘energetic’ or ‘active’ is also frequently used. So long as this energy is actually useful to society we can admit its value, but all too often the terms ‘industry’, ‘activity’ and ‘energy’ are only used to cloak an inordinate degree of vanity.

Vanity quickly inhibits individuals from playing the game according to the rules. Very frequently it makes them disrupt other people’s games. Thus those individuals who are unable to satisfy their own vanity are often to be found striving to prevent others from enjoying their own lives to the full. Children whose vanity is still growing show off their bravery in dangerous situations and delight in showing weaker children how powerful they are. Other children who are already discouraged to a certain degree will attempt to satisfy their vanity with all manner of incomprehensible pettinesses. They will avoid the main arena of work and attempt to satisfy their striving for significance by playing a heroic role in some sideshow of life that takes their fancy.

The people who are always complaining how bitter life is, and how badly fate has treated them, belong in this category. They are the ones who would have us believe that if only they had not been so badly educated, or if some other misfortune had not happened to them, then they would be leaders. They are constantly making excuses for keeping back from the real firing line of life; the sole satisfaction for their vanity may be found in the dreams they create for themselves.

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2022-02-24 08:44:28 Vanity And Ambition 1/2

As soon as the striving for significance gets the upper hand, it provokes increased psychological tension. In consequence, the goal of power and superiority becomes increasingly prominent for individuals, who pursue it with great intensity and violence, and live their lifes in the expectation of great triumphs. Such individuals lose their sense of reality and lose sight of real life by always being preoccupied with the question of what other people think about them and with the impression that they make on the world. Their freedom of action is circumscribed to an extraordinary degree because of this life style, and their most obvious character trait is VANITY.

It is probable that every human being is vain to some degree; yet exhibitions of vanity are not considered good form. Vanity, therefore, goes into hiding or becomes a master of disguises. For example, there is a type of modesty that is essentially vanity in disguise. One person may be so vain as never to consider the judgement of others; another greedily seeks public acclaim and uses it to his or her own advantage.

Taken too far, vanity becomes exceedingly dangerous. Over and above the fact that vanity leads individuals to all kinds of useless activity more concerned with appearance than essence, and makes them think constantly either of themselves, or of other people’s opinions of them, the greatest danger of vanity is that it disconnects individuals from reality. They lose their understanding for human relations, and their attitude to life becomes distorted. They forget their obligations as human beings and lose sight of their role in society as a whole. No other vice is so well designed to stunt the free development of human beings as personal vanity, which forces individuals to approach every person and every event with the query: ‘What do I get out of this?’

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2022-02-20 19:52:10 Do not pretend you are happy with something if you are not, and if a reasonable solution might, in principle, be negotiated, Have the Damn Fight. Unpleasant as that might be in the moment, it is one less straw on the camel’s back.

And that is particularly true for those daily events that everyone is prone to regard as trivial—even the plates on which you eat your lunch. Life is what repeats, and it is worth getting what repeats right.

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2022-02-19 20:20:37 Courage

Every life contains a measure of risk, threat, and challenge. As children and adolescents, we may draw on courage to confront separation from parents and changes at home or school. As young adults, courage may be needed to fi nd a mate or to secure a job. At any age, courage can help us deal with unexpected health problems or other external troubles. But courage also comes into play when we face our inner world with less obvious, but perhaps more challenging, concerns.

Coping with intense and changing emotions, making sense of a developing self-image, and reaching for meaning and authenticity in our lives are a sampling of these inner struggles. How persons meet these external and internal challenges depends in part on the nature and quality of their courage, and the degree of courage may define the extent to which their lives are marked by active exploration, confidence, and a general sense of well-being.

Courageous action is valued in all cultures, and people encourage and support others in their efforts to overcome threatening situations. We admire and respect the union organizer who risks losing her job to better the lives of coworkers, the athlete who competes despite injury, and the housewife leaving an abusive rela-tionship. We build monuments to those who overcame worthy challenges and award medals for courageous conduct. Courage shows its face unmistakably in the bold actions of soldiers, fire fighters, and social reformers, but also in the quiet actions of the psychotherapy patient, the downtrodden child, and the parent facing serious illness.

It can be a one-time, minimally considered act of monumental importance and risk, or a lifetime of intentional, directed, and selfless acts. Courage reveals a measure of strength of character by first asking us to question what is important, and then by testing our willingness to risk our own safety for the purpose of protecting what we hold dear. We must all be courageous, it is an essential ingredient of life and of survival.

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2022-02-18 19:05:59 WEALTH HACK

You will only begin building wealth when you start to realize that a part of all the money you earn is yours to keep. That is, pay yourself first. You always pay others for goods and services. Pay yourself as much as you can. Save money.

You should save at least 1/10th of what you earn. More if you can afford to do so.

Do not take advice on finance from a brick layer. Go to people who are experts in a particular subject if you want expert advice. It’s too easy for amateurs to give out advice.

Build for yourself a mountain of gold first, then you can enjoy as many banquets as you wish without worry. Don’t spend your money as soon as you earn it.

Surround yourself with people who are familiar with money, who work with it each day, and who make lots of it.

Enjoy life while you are here. Do not overstrain to save.

Do not put your money in investments which do not pay a dividend, but also do not invest in risky places that seem too good to be true.

What each person calls their “necessary expenses” will always grow to match your income unless you resist that urge. Do not confuse your necessary expenses with your desires.

“A man’s wealth is not in the coins in his purse. It is in his income.”

Ensure a future income. Every person gets old. Make sure your income will continue without work.

Buy life insurance. Provide in advance for the protection of your family.

Increase your ability to earn. Improve your skills. As you perfect your craft, your ability to earn more increases.

The more we know, the more we may earn. The person who seeks to know more of their craft is capable of earning more.

You cannot arrive at the fullest measure of success until you crush the spirit of procrastination within you.

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