An idea from The Art of War

Small signs give the enemy away. When birds suddenly fly up, there is an ambush. Humble words and increased preparations are signs that the enemy is about to advance. If the men sent for water drink first, the whole army is thirsty.

From The Art of War by Sun Tzu

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