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     If you want some ancient oriental inspiration for your business or personal life, you could check out "The Lost Art of War" by Sun Tzu Zing

     OR... You could check out the budget version, "The Lost Art of Chinese Checkers".

Well, when I say "budget" I actually mean... free!

     You see, the other day my wife and I rediscovered Chinese Checkers and we've been battling it out ever since.

And we discovered, playing games can give us amazing insights into life.

Take these gems for example:

THE LOST ART OF CHINESE CHECKERS - by Sai Min Yung

1. Remember not only do you have resources, but your enemy, too, has resources that you can use to your best advantage.

2. Also remember your enemy is aiming at the same goal as you, and use that to your best advantage, too.

3. Don't forget your pieces at the back. In other words, watch out for your liabilities.

4. Keep the whole thing moving forward. No use going backwards.

5. When you're under pressure, you make mistakes.

6. When you've made a move, you can't "un-make" it. (Unless your opponent is very understanding!)

7. Don't forget what side you're on.

8. When it comes down to it, it's a numbers game, so make every move count.

9. You can only do one thing at a time.

10. Never make just one move when you could use your surroundings to jump ahead.

11. With every move you make, think through the consequences.

12. Sometimes a sideways move is good, even though it doesn't look like progress.

13. An angry enemy is a defeated enemy.

14. The two most important parts of the game are the beginning and the end.

15. Don't take losses personally. Accept defeat graciously.

(By the way, the other day I discovered an online version of Chinese Checkers - http://www.jgames.com/chinesecheckers - have fun!)

     ConcreteNetwork.Com guest columnist SIMON YOUNG is a professional writer and communicator. His experience includes writing for websites, brochures, and 6 years creating radio ads. Look for insights from Simon every other Friday!