This book was written by Sun Tzu, arguably one of the world’s greatest military strategists. Although its original purpose was identifying ways of improving ones ability in war, that is definitely not why or how I would recommend reading this book. Sun Tzu’s the Art of War is full of many useful strategies for any sort of competitive encounter. At the very least, it should serve as a handbook for how many of today’s businesses and strategies view situations on the “battlefield.” “When torrential waters tosses boulders, it is because of its momentum,” “Appear at places to which he must hasten; move swiftly where he does not expect you,” and “Go into emptiness, strike voids, bypass what he defends, hit him where he does not expect you,” are just a few of the quotes in this book that could be translated for use in any competitive environment, whether it be sports, the battlefield, or the boardroom. Click here for more information about this book.