The 36 Stratagems: The Wisdom of Speech and the Skill of Dealing with Affairs

Author: Zhao Jie (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
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Those who achieve great success in the world, both ancient and modern, deeply understand the art of speaking and handling affairs. There is wisdom in speaking and skills in handling matters. Whether it comes to negotiating business, romance, persuading others, chatting with people, employing others, asking for favors, or socializing, one must master both the wisdom of speaking and the skills of handling affairs.
Praise Strategy: Everyone enjoys hearing nice words.
Heart-Tackling Strategy: Attacking where it hurts is ineffective; attacking the heart is the most effective.
Asking for Favors Strategy: Treat the other party as a Bodhisattva and yourself as a devout believer. A Bodhisattva will always look after their believers.
Circling Strategy: It may not be the shortest path, but it is the best shortcut.
Firmness Strategy: Sometimes, adopting a firm attitude or measures is necessary to turn passive into active.
Speaking and handling affairs are crucial issues in life and also a profound art. Those who achieve great success in the world, both ancient and modern, deeply understand the art of speaking and handling affairs. Whether one succeeds or not depends on their ability to speak and handle matters. This ability is not innate but learned. There is wisdom in speaking and skills in handling affairs. Once one masters these, whether in conversation or in pursuing success, they can act with precision and ease.
Persistence Strategy: Some people, things, situations, or emotions may seem unrelated to you at first glance, but with enough thought and effort, you can find something to work with.
Gift-Giving Strategy: Giving gifts is a profound art. What to give and how to give it are both highly and meaningful.
Leading Strategy: If you want an ox to follow you obediently, the best way is to hold its nose.
Humility Strategy: To be humble even when you get an advantage is the mark of a master in speaking and handling affairs.
Chatter Strategy: If you can talk as endlessly as Tang Monk in "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella," it means you have reached the highest level of chatter.