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If you want a new, unique perspective on your romantic pursuits, this is the book for you. It analyzes the task of winning love through the perspective of the science of competition. It uses the world's most successful book on competitive strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War as a template for a new kind of romantic strategy Two books in one, this book contains Gagliardi's complete award-winning translation of The Art of War plus a line-by-line adaptation for using his competitive system in dealing with romantic relationships, The Art of Love. The complete text of The Art of War is presented on the left-hand page with The Art of Love line-by-line adaptation on the facing right-hand page. The book's Foreword and Introduction explain the basics of Sun Tzu's system in terms dealing with the finding and maintaining romantic relationships. Following Sun Tzu's text exactly, this book lays out an effective strategy for: finding the right romantic partner, attracting that person, overcoming friction in the relationship, knowing when to make a commitment, improving communication, and keeping the romance alive. In reading this book, you will not only get a new perspective on finding love, but you will also learn the basics of a competitive system that you can apply to finding success in every part of your life. Table of Contents Foreword: Using Romantic Strategy8Introduction: Sun Tzu's Strategic System16 1Analysis23 Finding Love25 2Going to War37 Rewarding Relationships39 3Planning an Attack49 Looking for Love51 4Positioning61 Getting Closer63 5Momentum 73 Intense Intimacy75 6Weakness and Strength85 Needs and Satisfaction87 7 Armed Conflict101 Relationship Friction103 8 Adaptability 115 Personal Flexibility117 9Armed March125 Love's Path127 10Field Position 145 Warning Signs147 11Types of Terrain 163 Relationship Stages165 12 Attacking with Fire189 Heart's Desire191 13Using Spies 201 Knowing Another203 Glossary of Key Strategic Concepts 214 Index of Topics in The Art of War 220
Author: Sun Tzu, Gary Gagliardi
Publisher: Clearbridge Publishing
Published: 11/14/2014
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d
ISBN13: 9781929194490
ISBN10: 1929194498
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Management | General
- Family & Relationships | Love & Romance
Author: Sun Tzu, Gary Gagliardi
Publisher: Clearbridge Publishing
Published: 11/14/2014
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d
ISBN13: 9781929194490
ISBN10: 1929194498
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Management | General
- Family & Relationships | Love & Romance
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