4.18

Chapter: Tactical Positions

4.18

Translation:

Measurement owes its existence to Earth; Estimation of quantity to Measurement; Calculation to Estimation of quantity; Balancing of chances to Calculation; and Victory to Balancing of chances.

Commentary

Nothing is certain in war and victory starts with intelligence that allows understanding of risks and opportunities, projecting possibilities for each and then acting on the one with best outcome.

In business, risks and opportunities are often based more on opinion than data and calculated projection. Improving this will improve success.