People invented the idea of equality, but it does not exist in the wild.
This is valuable when it comes to cooperating, but harmful when trying to survive.
When someone tries to kill you, only the effectiveness of self-defense matters.
The goal is not an epic battle, but a shocking victory at the least cost.
The master of jiu-jitsu and founder of judo, Jigoro Kano, formulated the Golden Rule of Combat: "Your most powerful weapon, applied to your opponent’s greatest vulnerability, at his time of maximum imbalance" [1].
The rule also applies to inanimate forces, that is, problems.
A noble duel with a problem makes no sense or honor.
And it is foolish and reactive to throw oneself at it when caught off guard.
The hunter chooses the time and place to (counter) attack the predator.
Your best strike is in the weakest spot, when it is least prepared.
Yours sincerely,
-Alexander
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