Saturday, December 25, 2004 The Art of War

This is my problem: I just don’t take enough risks! If you want to conquer the world, it is a necessity! I know what I want, but that is not enough. My next move can mean either everything, or nothing. One must think and make sure all plans and tactics are secure at this point.    Do I know my opponent? I mean do I; really? Would Sun Tzu be very ashamed of me? I must put my strategy together and make sure no account is out of place. But how am I to move when I am truly not secure at all points?    I guess that is it. I cannot move. But then again, war is about deception. If I am able, then I must showcase that I am unable…and then maybe----take a risk! That is the name of the game.    I may not make it through, my decision could serve me a good punishment, but if I want to move from this position at all, and have any chances of progressing in my favor; I may have no choice but to move. If I plan to truly take on this territory, I need to take it as a whole and intact. If I damage it before I have conquered it, I would be striking a blow against myself. Maybe I will take the territory. I could gain a card at least and it would provide temporary satisfaction.    But that is what I am afraid of. I may be missing something and be moving into an ambush. That would definitely not be good. Should I take the risk and play the game in the most fulfilling way? It is just a game after all…or is it?