The man who lived for 800 years

The man who lived for 800 years

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Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck

Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what looks like bad luck… isn't. From "Tian Ji's Horse Racing" to "Sai Weng Lost His Horse," two stories about timing, patience, and perspective. ( ...  Show more

Year of the Horse Special | The Noble Steed and the Toad: Lessons in Judgment and Talent

From "Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed" to "Mistaking a Toad for a Horse," two short Chinese horse-related tales tell big lessons about talent, judgment, and flexibility. (01:05) The story of Bo Le Discerns a Noble Steed (06:21) The story of Mistaking a Toad for a Horse 

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