CicadaGo | Ancient Chinese Wisdom
Sun Tzu, I Ching, Taoism & Classic Philosophy for Modern Life
Ancient Chinese military strategy and wisdom from Sun Tzu, applied to modern strategy, negotiation, decision-making and business practice. (Corresponding to: 孙子兵法｜策略｜谈判｜决策｜商业应用)
Stripping away the layers of technology and code, when we place “The Art of War” (Sun Tzu’s Bingfa) into the macro-perspective of today’s global landscape and modern business, it remains an exceptionally sharp analytical tool. The essence of modern commerce is the competition for and distribution of resources. The strategic maneuvers between nations and the … Read more
For over 2,500 years, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has stood as the definitive treatise on military strategy. While chariots and bronze swords have been replaced by hypersonic missiles and artificial intelligence, the core philosophical tenets of this ancient Chinese masterpiece remain strikingly relevant. Among its thirteen chapters, Chapter 6, titled “Illusion and Reality” … Read more
Forget the sterile geopolitical analyses you read in the morning papers. If you want to understand the absolute meatgrinder currently chewing up the Persian Gulf, you have to look at it through the cold, unsentimental lens of a military contractor who cares about one thing: leverage. Sun Tzu didn’t write The Art of War to … Read more
To understand this weapon, we do not need to drown in jargon or overcomplicated technical details. We start with a simple, relatable scene that plays out in every conflict, ancient and modern. Imagine a heavily guarded fortress: walls stacked high, guards patrolling nonstop, archers and soldiers ready to fend off any frontal attack. Any army … Read more
The recent tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran are not merely a clash of arms—they are a complex game of strategy, one that echoes the ancient Chinese concept of “Shi” (势) from Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Unlike the simplistic narrative of victory or defeat, Sun Tzu’s wisdom invites us to look beyond the … Read more
For over two millennia, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been the ultimate manual for military commanders. However, you don’t need to be leading an army into the Gobi Desert to find its wisdom indispensable. At its core, the text is not about the glorification of violence, but about the management of conflict and … Read more
Introduction Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is one of the most respected books on strategy in the world. Written more than 2,500 years ago, it is still widely used by leaders, businessmen, athletes, and thinkers today. Many people believe this book is only about war. In reality, Sun Tzu’s principles work extremely well in … Read more
