Increase your tempo

All conflict philosophies in line with OODA Loops emphasize the use of speed. Sun Tzu claims that speed is the essence of war.

Tempo might be a better word, though. It refers to the pace at which you can operate and change your maneuvers. Speed does not quite capture it. You could have high speed and low tempo. For instance, if you are moving at a high speed, it means that you cannot change direction quickly, making you more predictable.

Tempo is a key concept in chess too. Not surprising since it is an embodiment of conflict, although different from war in that it is a perfect-information game and is not complex (Complexity). It’s used slightly differently. You have gained a tempo when the opponent is reacting to your plans. And sometimes with a sparse board you could be two tempii behind in the race to queen the pawns.