Strategies to tackle your enemies or competitors

How do you handle your enemies or your competitor?

There are 6 distinct methods to tackle your enemies/competitors as per 'Panchatantram',

1. Peace,
2. War
3. Retreat
4. Entrenchment
5. Seeking the help of allies or
6. Intrigue

But how do you choose the ideal strategy. Again let us hear what Panchatantram has to say,

Make peace with an enemy who is as strong as you are, for, in a battle between equals, the victory hangs in the balance, never fight unless you are sure of success. Never make peace with an enemy who is unethical. He is bound to flout the peace terms at the first given opportunity. Such peace wont last long (It is why India should never make peace with Pakistan).

Only intrigue is effectual when your enemy is powerful. The wise first puff up the enemy and afterwards destroy them. Find out your enemy's weak points and then take advantage of them at the opportune time.

Read the full Panchatantram if you are a Management Professional. It is worth it.