Lesson to be learn from badminton match.

I love to watch badminton game on the TV. One of my favorite games is badminton.
There is an important lesson to be learned from the man’s single final Asia Badminton match over the weekend between China’s incumbent Cheng Hong and the Indonesian champion Taufik.

There are basically two ways to overcome your opponent in any badminton tournament, techniques that allow one to win the match decisively. The first method involves speed and power attack strategy in the form of swift powerful smashes and deep angle drop shots to deliver the element of surprise and thus catch your opponent off guard. The 2nd method involves defensive playing technique that emphasize on patience and less focus on smash or deep angle drop that requires extreme mental fitness and physical focus. You can easily tire and worn out your opponent using the 2nd method. Some opponents gets distracted, agitated or worn out if the game stretch beyond their stamina. As a result of tiredness and impatience, silly mistakes such as bad judgments with regards to smashes, drop shots and even shuttle cork serve could become costly. All one need to do with regards to the 2nd method is just simply to maintain the regular game pace without aggressive attacking play so as to wear out your opponent in a long drawn out match.

The same strategies, be it the 1st of the 2nd methods are relevant under today’s political, military and even business context. Access your own capability and standing position with regards to your ability to challenge and beat your opponent confidently; apply the appropriate method accordingly. Half the battle is won if you know your enemy and apply the appropriate method to best overcome your opponent in the least physical and mentally taxing game play. If necessary you may also with to combine both methods to achieve maximum results. Apply the 2nd method to wear off your opponent strength and setup for the kill using method 1.
Small and medium enterprises can strive and compete with global and giant competitors if they play their cards right. Modern business strategist recognizes the relevance and importance of deploying Sin Tzu’s art of war strategy in order to survive in today’s unforgiving and fast pace business world. It is no longer adequate and advisable to compete with the big players direct head on. Create a niche market whereby you can grow your business initially without having to directly compete with the other major players. Conserve and multiply your business cash flow by serving dedicated customers and thereafter expand your business to compete with other direct competitors when the time is ripe. Plan your business strategy carefully and execute it promptly. Keep a close watch on the progress of your startup business and made the necessary adjustment and fine-tuning accordingly to ensure you stay on course to achieving your objectives and goals.