Engage people with what they expect; it is what they are able to discern and confirms their projections. It settles them into predictable patterns of response, occupying their minds while you wait for the extraordinary moment - that which they cannot anticipate.
Sun TzuThe value of time, that is of being a little ahead of your opponent, often provides greater advantage than superior numbers or greater resources.
Sun TzuThe skillful tactician may be likened to the shuai-jan. Now the shuai-jan is a snake that is found in the Ch'ang mountains. Strike at its head, and you will be attacked by its tail; strike at its tail, and you will be attacked by its head; strike at its middle, and you will be attacked by head and tail both.
Sun TzuGo into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends hit him where he does not expect you.
Sun Tzu