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Playing to Win

Becoming the Champion

by David Sirlin

Playing to Win has been the competitive gamer's bible since the year 2000. It's been linked on far too many gaming sites to count. Ultimately, it's about continuous self-improvement and getting rid of hangups that get in the way of you winning.

Also, it's not advice for everyone; it's only for those interested in winning.

The entire book is free to read here on the web.
If you'd like to buy it or contribute, there are several options to the right.

Playing to Win articles

Featured
Playing to Win Overview
Playing to Win: Mailbag


Playing to Win book

Prologue
Beginner’s Guide

  • Introduction
  • Getting Started

Intermediate’s Guide

  • Introducing . . . the Scrub
  • More on Losing
  • How Far Should You Go to Win?
  • What Should Be Banned?
  • Cheating
  • Sportsmanship

The Art of War

  • Introduction to The Art of War
  • 1) Deception
  • 2) The Sheathed Sword
  • 3) Discipline
  • 4) Attacking by Fire
  • 5) Divide and Conquer
  • 6) Study the Details of the Enemy
  • 7) Yomi: Spies of the Mind
  • 8) Critical Points
  • 9) Presence of Mind

Play Styles

  • The Turtles
  • The Attackers
  • The Obsessed
  • The Snakes
  • The One True Style
  • The Invincible and The Beast

Advanced Player's Guide

  • Tournaments
  • Love of the Game: Not Playing to Win
  • What Makes the Best Player?

Elite Player's Guide

  • Now You're Playing with Power
  • Power Is Fleeting
  • Using Your Power

Final Thoughts
Bibliography

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