Master Sun: “Military action is important to the nation, it is the ground of death and life, the path of survival and destruction, so it is important to examine it.”

Du Mu writes: “The survival or destruction of a country and the life and death of its people may depend on military action, so it is necessary to examine it carefully.”

Mei Yaochan writes: “Whether you live or die depends on the configuration of the battleground, whether you survive or perish depends on the way of battle.”

Adaptation: In the Art of War for Talent, strategists see recruiting as a military action that determines the ultimate failure or success of the enterprises they serve. Recognizing this they approach Talent Warfare with a deep appreciation of the implications of their work.

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