law of attraction versus art of war versus 48 rules of power

THE PUZZLEMASTER · 05-08-2014, 07:15 AM

Seems the theme of the latter two go against the first, and the 48 send to have been culled from the art. When is deception acceptable when dealing with loved and respected i individuals? Do you believe everyone who is not you is an adversary? If you must destroy others to maintain and gain is it really worth it? Don't you think we can all eat? Discuss.

veritas · 05-08-2014, 08:11 AM

Roghtouesness trumps truth.

Batty · 05-08-2014, 11:30 AM

"every one who is not you is an adversary"

^ that is backwards logic.

Go read "the Tao of Jeet Kun Do"

To quote a great philosopher....

"The people who are obsessed with gaining power later become obsessed with maintaining that power and the status that comes with it. Only a man with a strong foundation may be humbled and walk away from the fall better, wiser and stronger" - Batty 2014

THE PUZZLEMASTER · 05-08-2014, 11:34 AM

Exactly, which is one reason I question the propagation of the 48. I think it serves better as a lesson in defense rather than offense, but it seems most use it wrong. Haven't read tao of jkd yet, but have studied tao and Confucianism extensively. will dl after class.

Batty · 05-08-2014, 11:40 AM

Too often people confuse offense and defense. Any time that you have to resort to violence, you should review results. Generally you can come up with a way you could've avoided it.

Tao of JKD is based on the intercepting fist principle. An example would be be able to have an immediate defense... Like if a dude is swinging on you, you would lean away to the side and use that momentum to craft a counter strike that hits immediately as he misses.

Real G type shit.

Brains over brawn is what separates the masterminds from the henchmen.

Be like water, my friend.

veritas · 05-08-2014, 11:47 AM

Dirt people use the 48 as an offense and at worst become admins and politicians. the good use it as defense. which is coincidentally the best offense.

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Originally Posted by Batty

Too often people confuse offense and defense. Any time that you have to resort to violence, you should review results. Generally you can come up with a way you could've avoided it.

mandt 4 life. battletoad chuckles.

Badweather · 05-08-2014, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunaq RastaAfrica

Exactly, which is one reason I question the propagation of the 48. I think it serves better as a lesson in defense rather than offense.

This is how I took it when I read it. It definitely helped me recognize how some women play their games. It helped me make better decisions when placed against someone who lives life like a chess game.

namix · 05-08-2014, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Batty

Be like water, my friend.

word the fuck up.

that's how you win.. by stop caring about winning.

stop trying to hit me and hit me.

namix · 05-08-2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mind Assassin

Dirt people use the 48 as an offense and at worst become admins and politicians.

soo fucking true man.

I've never read it but I have been recommended it by people that are normally insecure

05-08-2014, 07:15 AM	#1
THE PUZZLEMASTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 259 Rep Power: 203452	law of attraction versus art of war versus 48 rules of power Seems the theme of the latter two go against the first, and the 48 send to have been culled from the art. When is deception acceptable when dealing with loved and respected i individuals? Do you believe everyone who is not you is an adversary? If you must destroy others to maintain and gain is it really worth it? Don't you think we can all eat? Discuss. __________________ “Not every puzzle is intended to be solved. Some are in place to test your limits. Others are, in fact, not puzzles at all...”

05-08-2014, 11:34 AM	#4
THE PUZZLEMASTER Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 259 Rep Power: 203452	Exactly, which is one reason I question the propagation of the 48. I think it serves better as a lesson in defense rather than offense, but it seems most use it wrong. Haven't read tao of jkd yet, but have studied tao and Confucianism extensively. will dl after class. __________________ “Not every puzzle is intended to be solved. Some are in place to test your limits. Others are, in fact, not puzzles at all...”

05-08-2014, 11:30 AM	#3
Batty that nigga Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: trailer house Posts: 2,739 Rep Power: 85899385	"every one who is not you is an adversary" ^ that is backwards logic. Go read "the Tao of Jeet Kun Do" To quote a great philosopher.... "The people who are obsessed with gaining power later become obsessed with maintaining that power and the status that comes with it. Only a man with a strong foundation may be humbled and walk away from the fall better, wiser and stronger" - Batty 2014

05-08-2014, 11:40 AM	#5
Batty that nigga Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: trailer house Posts: 2,739 Rep Power: 85899385	Too often people confuse offense and defense. Any time that you have to resort to violence, you should review results. Generally you can come up with a way you could've avoided it. Tao of JKD is based on the intercepting fist principle. An example would be be able to have an immediate defense... Like if a dude is swinging on you, you would lean away to the side and use that momentum to craft a counter strike that hits immediately as he misses. Real G type shit. Brains over brawn is what separates the masterminds from the henchmen. Be like water, my friend.