So-called “trend” refers to the direction in which things develop. When doing anything, one should analyze all available information comprehensively to assess the situation, accurately predict the direction of development, and guide it towards a favorable outcome. Only by exerting maximum effort at the most opportune moment can one maximize their strength and achieve results with half the effort. Facts prove that those who cannot see the clear trends and act rashly often face obstacles despite their great abilities. In contrast, those who are good at analyzing the situation, seizing opportunities, and utilizing them effectively often gain the greatest harvest with the least effort. Such individuals can truly be called “skilled warriors.”
Making a mistake, no matter how serious, usually offers a chance for remediation. However, misjudging a person is a loss that cannot be recovered for a lifetime. Therefore, one must always keep the word “prevention” in mind in all interpersonal dealings.
Sun Tzu emphasized that military strategy should not be bound by conventional methods but should be adapted to the situation and acted upon according to what is appropriate. The core of this lies in flexibility. If a commander can accurately grasp the changes in enemy conditions, own conditions, and terrain, and make decisive decisions in a timely manner, they can seize the initiative and secure victory.
In this world, thousands of people pay a heavy price every year due to extreme personalities, ruin their prospects due to a lack of courtesy, or end their precious lives due to momentary emotional impulses. We should have the courage to accept all misfortunes and disasters in the world and strive for survival and development based on them, minimizing the damage caused by these misfortunes as much as possible. If we act irrationally and irresponsibly, trying to compensate for costs already paid with even greater costs, or make up for losses already suffered with even greater losses, are we not being too hard on ourselves?
