[image error]Sun Tzu says that once you know who you are, you become invincible. Oddly enough, self-knowledge can be exceedingly difficult to acquire. Rarely do we know ourselves by introspection; it is only through action that we learn who we truly are.

Although few of us initially enjoy competition, it is nearly impossible to avoid, especially in an age of global interconnectivity. In order to thrive, we must learn from each confrontation. The more we understand our own limits and the limits of our opponents, the better prepared we are for each challenge. Self-knowledge helps us approach each scenario with a clearer notion of our likely success. By understanding our strengths and weaknesses, we can prepare for each competition in a manner that allows us to win.

This mastery of the self as a way to prosper in a competitive environment forms one of the basic tenets of Sun Tzu's "The Art of War from SmarterComics". Learning about yourself — and understanding how best to apply that knowledge to life, school, and work — is the key to success.

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