"Strength alone won’t win the battle—choosing the right battlefield will. Shifting the fight to your advantage is the smartest move you can make

The Mighty Elephant That Lost the Fight

Gajendra, the mighty king of elephants, roamed the forest with unmatched strength and dominance. He was powerful, feared, and had the full support of his herd.

One day, while playing in a lake, he disturbed a crocodile. Enraged, the crocodile clamped onto Gajendra’s foot, refusing to let go.

The elephant fought with all his might. He was much bigger and stronger. His herd tried to help. But nothing worked.

The more Gajendra struggled, the deeper he was pulled into the water.

Why? Because the battle was happening in the crocodile’s domain—water.

Even Strength Is Useless in the Wrong Battlefield

In the forest, Gajendra would have crushed the crocodile within seconds. But in the water, the crocodile had the advantage.

It wasn’t that Gajendra was weak—it was that he was fighting in the wrong place.

And that’s exactly what happens in life and business. Many people lose not because they aren’t strong enough, but because they’re fighting on their competitor’s terms.

• A small business tries to compete with a big brand on price instead of focusing on its unique customer service.
• A professional tries to outshine an industry veteran in experience instead of playing to their fresh ideas and innovation.
• A startup fights a tech giant in an established market instead of disrupting an untapped niche.

In all these cases, the battle is lost before it even begins.

Are You Playing in Your Zone of Strength?

Ask yourself:

• Are you trying to win where your competitor is naturally stronger?
• Are you adjusting your approach to play in your zone of advantage?
• Are you wasting energy fighting harder instead of fighting smarter?

Because winning isn’t about brute force—it’s about strategy.

Move the Battle to Your Advantage

The smartest leaders don’t fight harder—they fight smarter.

If your competitor dominates in one area, shift the battle to where YOU have the edge.

Because even the strongest lose when they fight in the wrong terrain.

Signoff:

Moral of the story? Don’t be like Gajendra—if you’re bad at swimming, don’t pick a fight in a lake!

PS: Strength matters, but strategy wins. So before your next challenge—choose your battlefield wisely!