Stratagem 6: Make a Feint to the East While Attacking in the West
Identification
A distraction technique. A way to achieve your goal indirectly by focusing on something of little importance to yourself.
Example
Focus on a clause that really does not matter and downplay the one you really want during a contractual negotiation.
Solution
Think through what the risks are of losing one battle vs another, honestly. Is there an advantage that you haven’t thought of if you cede one thing versus another?