Success is an art form that few can master. But countless business professionals have looked to Sun Tzu as their mentor and gained a competitive advantage from his classic wisdom. His ancient principles of war, reinterpreted for the modern businessperson, offer the skills to gain an advantage and achieve success in the workplace-and the strategies to win at work when battles arise:

- Learn to compete-but never lose emotional control
- Do it right-proper planning leads to success
- Know the facts-whenever possible, rely on first-hand knowledge
- Expect the worst-and have the resources to counter any setback
- Seize the day-speed and innovation are the keys to staying ahead
- Do it better-innovation is an invincible weapon