Master Sun: “The weather means the seasons.”

Cao Cao: “The rules of the ancient military state that operations should not be carried out in winter or summer, out of concern for the people.”

Wang Xi (Quoting from Li): “This is the meaning of the saying, Don’t go into another’s territory at an unfavorable time.”

Adaptation: Talent Strategists study the markets they work in with particular attention to seasonal factors. These can be understood in terms of climate.

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