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The Art of War

"Wars teach us not to love our enemies, but to hate our allies."- W.L. George

With so many interactions with so many different people, we're bound to butt heads every now and then. And if we're not careful, those conflicts could ruin a great relationship. (We've all seen that happen!) But we don't have to be afraid of these battles because they can be overcome. That's the message in The Art of War. Sun Tzu's wisdom is timeless for a reason.

"Fury always finds weapons." – Virgil

Identify the problem when it arises and be determined to deal with it. Ignoring it (like pretty much all problems in life) only makes it worse. Then ask whether it actually is a problem in the first place. Does this person have an issue with me or am I jumping to a conclusion that is completely wrong? Most of the things other people do have nothing to do with us. Assuming they do is a big mistake.

"Violence does, in truth, recoil upon the violent, and the schemer falls into the pit which he digs for another." – Sherlock Holmes

Take a minute to calm down and think things through. Even if you've identified a legitimate conflict, fighting might not be the best solution. Wars are costly and sometimes it's better to go with the flow or simply walk away. This doesn't mean you're being a coward or sacrificing your own values; it simply means you understand the importance of picking battles and realise that some fights simply aren't worth the trouble. Wasting time and energy on tiny matters will only leave you too drained to deal with the ones you should.

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you'll ever regret." – Laurence J. Peter

Fighting battles doesn't have to be an all-out war. In fact, it's best to leave emotions out of the picture by calming down and focusing on solving the problem in the nicest possible way. That means no petty remarks, badmouthing, digging up the past, or using other attacks that end up hurting you far more. Confront the person directly without getting angry. At any moment you feel you might be turning into The Incredible Hulk, walk away and come back when you're not about to explode.

I'm not suggesting you be a robot about it. Ultimately, you need to get in touch with your feelings but express them in a neutral tone. Oftentimes all you need to do is let the other person know how what they are doing makes you feel. When they understand things from your perspective, they'll be far more inclined to change. Who knows? They probably won't even realise they're upsetting you until you bring it up.

"Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong." – Dandemis

Stephen Covey suggests win/win thinking. Know that there's a way to resolve the dispute in a way that makes both of you come out on top. Find common ground by starting with things you can agree on and relate to. And don't be condescending when it comes to offering solutions. Fact is you might be in the wrong after all. Be open-minded enough to accept that it might be your interpretations or reactions that need changing. Learn to see things from the other person's point of view and give them the latitude to contribute to making things right.

"If you need to mention that something goes without saying, it probably doesn't." – Jamie Whyte

The best solution is to make sure you're on the same page right from the start. Relationships fail due to unclear expectations or roles that tend to be blurred. Blair Singer said it best: "The best way to avoid conflict is to make sure everyone is playing by the same rules [because] in the absence of concrete rules people make up their own."

You've got to know what both parties expect in any given relationship and make sure those expectations are aligned. If they're not, you should either find a way to get them aligned or redefine the relationship. Or you could simply walk away knowing you've saved yourself grief down the line. Neglecting to do so is asking for trouble.

"The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations." – David Friedman

A final thought from Sun Tzu: "If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle." Ultimately, you don't need fancy tactics to help you fight. Your brain will do just fine.

About the Author

I have been an active writer for over a decade and published my first book in August 2007. That spurred the creation of a personal development blog, the best entries of which have been collated for my second book. Varsity Blah (which has received over 200,000 hits from 90 countries) also opened the door to several opportunities, including regular contributions for well-known magazines, publishing a poem dedicated to my late sister in an anthology of African works, and ‘Thinking Aloud' in WPP's The Wire, voted the world's number one publication in its field.

What range are most deer or other game typically shot from?

I am thinking about buying a marlin 1895 45-70 and I really wanna just stick to iron sights. I am also from texas and a little into the nostalgia of the old west. I prefer revolvers and drool at double barrel scatterguns etc. would a 45-70 serve well for real world ethical hunting ranges. more power to you if you can hit a grizzly at 1000yards and knock it on it's butt, but my vision does not permit that.

anyway, I own a 10/22 and a mossberg 835 and I'm mostly accustomed to shotgun work because it's what I have. Would a 45-70 be a good hunting rifle in Texas or possibly in the hills/ more mountainous areas of tennessee?

I doubt recoil is gonna bother me too much as I have shot pretty much everything though my 835 that it will handle, but let me know if I'm wrong. I have heard the 45-70 is known to hit back a little.

I ask because I know the range on a 45-70 is limited.

The range of the .45-70 is only limited by the shooter. Yes, the big 250-300grn round nosed bullets trace out a pretty rainbow'ed trajectory in flight, but those "big pills" carry a lot of energy even 1,000yrds downrange.

Additionally, you'll need to be picky about the ammo you choose. Truthfully, ANY .45-70 factory ammo will kill a deer at 100yrds with ease, likely even at 1,000yrds. However, some ammo isn't loaded as "hot" as it could be for the Marlin 1895. Older .45-70 black powder rifles were made from milder steel than we have today, so most factory loads available are tuned pretty mildly, however, the Marlin 1895 is capable of handling much higher powered loads than the older trapdoor rifles. Hornady and Buffalo Bore, as well as some other manufacturers offer "Marlin and Ruger ONLY" ammo for the .45-70, which is loaded to higher pressures to maximize performance from modern firearms like the 1895. These higher pressure loads allow Marlin and Ruger shooters to maximize the effective range of their rifles.

I have 2 Marlin 1895's, a 1895 Guide Gun, and a 1895 Cowboy. The difference between the two is the "Cowboy" has a 26" octagonal barrel, and the guide gun is stainless steel with a 18.5" barrel. I have used both for deer hunting out to 400yrds (with a scope), and 300yrds with iron sights. I have shot coyotes with the .45-70 out to 600yrds, and have punched paper out past 1,000yrds with my 1895 Cowboy .45-70. I also have an H&R Buffalo Classic .45-70, which I have also used for long range shooting (600yrds+).

I have NEVER felt under-ranged with the Marlin .45-70's.

That said, the .45-70 isn't a 12ga. Even though the .45-70 and the 12ga slugs will have about the same muzzle energy, the recoil impluse is faster for the .45-70. In my personal opinion, the recoil difference is in HOW it hits... I.e. even though the recoil is equally powered, the 12ga is like a hard "shove", where the .45-70 is a much sharper "kick".

At the end of the day, the .45-70 is a great rifle cartridge, and the Marlin 1895 is a great rifle, and they'll DEFINITELY have that "old west" feel that you're looking for. The Marlin 1895 Cowboy is a great rifle with an old west flair, but keep in mind that it's pretty LONG. The 1895 Guide Gun, on the other hand, is very short and portable, which is nice for hill hunting, but it does detract from the accuracy slightly (which is why I have both). Whichever one you get, you won't be disappointed.

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