Winning Thoughts

The author stresses that in order for our military to evolve into a world-class force in the future, we must first cultivate 'winning thoughts'. This way of thinking, he explains, must be anchored on two pillars: contingencies, which are ever-changing, and continuities, which are immutable. The former refers to the ever-evolving nature of warfare and the progress of science and technology. With keen foresight into the upcoming Fifth Industrial Revolution and a strategic focus on space development—grounded in constructive thinking—this book presents persuasive cases for how our military can achieve an unassailable competitive edge.On the other hand, continuities refer to the unchanging nature of war and human behavior. To master these and achieve excellence in both war and peace, the author asserts, we must cultivate military polymaths and empower them to take leadership initiative. He also offers clear guidance on how ordinary readers can attain such high levels of mastery. Furthermore, he persuasively argues that only by nurturing individuals equipped with contextual thinking—who can discern truth, grasp essence, and differentiate nuance—can we build a truly superior, world-class military.