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Sun Tzu's Deception Tactics

Sun Tzu's 12 Methods of Deception outline strategies for deceiving opponents by appearing capable but being incapable, active but inactive, near but far, and manipulating opponents' emotions and unity. The methods advise tempting greedy opponents, seizing disorganized opponents, preparing for secure opponents, evading strong opponents, aggravating angry opponents, making humble opponents arrogant, wearing out opponents at ease, and dividing friendly opponents.

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Sun Tzu's Deception Tactics

Sun Tzu's 12 Methods of Deception outline strategies for deceiving opponents by appearing capable but being incapable, active but inactive, near but far, and manipulating opponents' emotions and unity. The methods advise tempting greedy opponents, seizing disorganized opponents, preparing for secure opponents, evading strong opponents, aggravating angry opponents, making humble opponents arrogant, wearing out opponents at ease, and dividing friendly opponents.

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  • Sun Tzu’s 12 Methods Of Deception: Details strategic methods of deception according to Sun Tzu, offering guidance on manipulating appearances in various situations.

Sun Tzu’s 12 Methods Of Deception

1. When one is capable, give the appearance of being incapable.

2. When one is active, give the appearance of being inactive.

3. When one is near, give the appearance of being far.

4. When one is far, give the appearance of being near.

5. When one’s opponents are greedy for advantage, tempt them.

6. When one’s opponents are in chaos, seize them.

7. When one’s opponents are secure, prepare for them.

8. When one’s opponents are strong, evade them.

9. When one’s opponents are angry, aggravate them.

10. When one’s opponents are humble, make them arrogant.

11. When one’s opponents are at ease, make them weary.

12. When one’s opponents are friendly to each other, divide them.

Sun Tzu’s 12 Methods Of Deception 1. When one is capable, give the appearance of being incapable. 2. When one is active, give

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