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497 The Art of War by Sun Tzu

The History of Literature

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How to Use a Checklist to Prepare for Battle

The art of war has had a long shelf life. Mao is said to have used it against the Japanese and then against his rivals. Douglas MacArthur claimed to have kept a copy on his desk. Colin Powell read it and cited its influence. Fraudsters have used it to deploy their schemes. It's especially useful in business or other competitions. But really, it's yours to use anywhere you need to be thoughtful about an endeavor.

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