What Sun Tzu Wrote:
“Knowledge of the enemy’s dispositions can only be obtained from other men.”
What This Means to the Modern Financial Professional:
Sun Tzu wisely noted that “foreknowledge cannot be elicited from spirits; it cannot be obtained inductively from experience, nor by any deductive calculation.” Though such due diligence is essential, it is not a substitute for the intelligence that can be obtained through relationships. This is one area where zealous financial professionals can go a bit far. Remember, Sun Tzu did not have to navigate the wrath of the Securities & Exchange Commission, so there should always be limits placed on tactics involving the sharing of privileged information, especially concerning public companies. Understanding and mastering Sun Tzu strategic thinking can only help the financial professional improve his tactics for surviving in the money-mad world of the Street. This type of data base gives the FP a remarkable edge makes him more creative and resourceful, and it always impresses clients as well as manages them more effectively. And of course, one’s Gyroscope is honed and honed again and again.