The Art Of Floating

     Though many may say true courage is standing up to the worst of adversaries. While courageous this action is rather foolish. To overpower each adversity is not something that us mere mortals are able to achieve. Without a plan any courage you show is marred by and forgotten by your defeat. People may not even remember the battle you so gallantly fought a while ago for them.

Therein lies the basis of this article. As was said in the movie "42" by the coach, "I don't need somebody who will stand up to them, I need somebody who will take it all with a smile and never retaliate." Let me tell that didn't mean that the coach was against the Blacks playing baseball, no what he wanted was to get Jackie Robinson so ingrained into the team, that the the others would fight for him. We all know how well that plan turned out to be, as evident by the state of baseball today. Another good example would be Shikamaru from Naruto in his battle against Temari, he wasn't powerful compared to Temari, but he planned well, he took everything like he was losing, thus gaining control of the match, and when he came knocking, all the power Temari possessed was for naught, however I can't comment on his forfeiting, as I don't have an above 200 IQ like him as mentioned in the many fanfics I have read over the time(I honestly can't remember whether it was mentioned in the Manga or not). Another Naruto Reference: Sage Of The Six Paths

So more effectively the power of floating lies in your ability to take the hits head on, let your opponent think he is winning and get overconfident. Wait for the right moment and hold your cards close to your heart till then, and don't let anyone sneak a peek. When the time comes, strike back with everything you got, till you have completely and utterly decimated your opponent. This is the power of passive warfare, quite close to what floating signifies and a part of it.

Another one is Jon Snow at the North Wall, his high and mighty attitude doesn't gain him any friends, and many are ready to beat him the first day there. Well, therein comes Tyrion, quite literally the best strategician of the whole series. From his advice, Jon learns to be equal to his peers, and what does he gain, loyal friends. So there you have it, in few simple words to be powerful be humble so that people flock to you. True power lies not in yourself, but the the people that surround you.

The only negative to this strategy is you may drift off and not notice what is happening around you, because you may just get into the habit of not shining light on yourself. However this only works in close tandem with the art of observation. Negate that disadvantage, and you are well on your journey to be considered a true leader and remembered for eternity.