Sun Tzu wrote, “His victories bring him neither reputation for wisdom nor credit for courage.” On the surface, that sounds almost like an insult — a dismissal of a warrior’s skill. But there is a depth to this line that goes beyond recognition and applause. What Sun Tzu is revealing is the essence of mastery — the idea that true mastery is so seamless, so efficient, so effective that it appears almost effortless.

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