But, sadly, the idea that all self-described managers oughta be shot didn’t not spread as far or wide or fast. We could all have avoided a heap of trouble and pain, I tell ya.
It’s also about forming strategies and using tactics that prevent another person (or opponent) from successfully using aggressive actions against you. Just by seeing how an action can lead to others - given your wrong response - and instead helping you respond correctly can nullify many untoward outcomes. I agree with Clothahump in that subduing an ‘enemy’ (whether that ‘enemy’ is or is not) by circumventing the possibility of conflict is better than an out-and-out conflict where one of you is sure to be injured, in one way or another.
To me, Ranger Jeff, The Art of War is as important as Aesop’s Fables for growing young people, in that they both are quite benign when they can be used for everyday purposes, and neither subscribe to a certain doctrine that relies on beliefs or prejudices. I’d guess, for most people, Aesop’s Fables can be used by younger children and The Art of War is suitable for older teens and adults of any age.
sonder999, I disagree very strongly but to each their own.