Once again I will be referring to the principles laid down by Jigoro Kano for practicing judo outside of the dojo.
In a brief post this week We will discuss the concept of taking the lead. Kano suggests that many people who play strategic games like chess will be familiar with this concept (Kano, 1994, Kodokan Judo, Kodansha International, Tokyo, p. 25). Where you make a move that entices your opponent to move in a certain way or gives the impression that they will gain the upper hand but your forward planning allows you to incorporate that move into your grand plan to beat them.
I see it on the football field where the person with the ball draws their immediate opponent to them in order to free up a team mate and on crime scene television shows where the criminals are baited carefully into their confessions.
Consider where taking the lead will allow you to maintain the advantage.
Kind regards
Simon 'At Your Service'
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