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Do not begin until you have chosen the right setting, and do not underestimate the challenge. For example, learn the rules and choose a suitable venue before starting a difficult debate.

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Even strong people gain many advantages from a secure base. For example, a team with reliable equipment, clear support, and a safe place to work can handle pressure better.

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A weaker side can succeed by choosing favorable conditions and protecting itself. For example, a small business may compete successfully by serving one local need better than a much larger company.

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Choosing the right ground and staying committed can overturn a stronger opponent’s plan. For example, a small team with a clear specialty can make a larger competitor abandon an easy victory.

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Strength depends on the environment where it is used. For example, an excellent swimmer may struggle on a steep mountain, while a climber is strongest on the ground they know.

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Every tool has a setting where it works best. For example, a bicycle is useful on a road but cannot replace a boat on open water.

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Careful planning and a suitable setting can leave courage as the main support you need. For example, a well-prepared speaker can face a large audience without depending on constant help.

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A large force can lose its advantage in a place that favors only a small force. For example, a huge team may struggle in a narrow project while a focused pair works efficiently.

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Even people without great defenses are difficult to defeat on their own ground. For example, a visiting team may face a strong challenge because the local team knows the field and conditions better.

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Great strength can fail when it is trapped in the wrong conditions. For example, an expert who ignores an unfamiliar system may be outperformed by a less powerful person who understands that setting.