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[30 Years of Planning] Romance of the Three Kingdoms 'Rule of Three' Strategic Planning

64 core stories from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, handpicked by a strategy expert with 30 years of experience! We teach you the 'Rule of 3' strategic framework to design victory by structuring complex business issues into just three areas. [The Blueprint for Absolute Victory Learned from Heroes of Turbulent Times] Have you felt like you should read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but felt overwhelmed by its massive volume and 1,200 characters? Even if you read it, were you unsure how to apply it to your actual work? This course pierces through the entire epic while selecting only the 'Rule of 3' that can be immediately applied to modern business. 🎯 This course is for: Strategists/Planners: Those who want to design a 'structure for victory' that does not collapse even amidst complex variables. Leaders: Those who want to win people over by mastering justification, practical interest, and timing. Beginners: Those who want to master the core plot and strategies of the Three Kingdoms all at once. ⚔️ What will you learn? The Unshakeable 'Structure' (Risk Management): From Cao Cao's retreat tactics to Zhuge Liang's defensive formations, learn how to prevent the game from collapsing by optimally allocating resources. The Invisible 'Gap' (Strategy Formulation): Through cases like Lu Bu's raid on an empty base and Guan Yu's loss of Jingzhou, master the art of timing to capture the opponent's weaknesses and seize the initiative. The Irresistible 'Proposal' (Psychological Persuasion): Systematize negotiation techniques that completely win over opponents using the 'Justification-Profit/Loss-Deadline' frame extracted from Zhuge Liang's diplomacy. 💡 The Promise of This Course After taking this course, you will possess a clearer strategic insight than someone who has read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms three times. The stories are exciting, and the strategies are meticulous! Results are not left to luck; they are designed.

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exit256

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This is a very unique lecture. First, I'll point out a few key things. The lecture alternates between the story and the planning framework. I think it’s best for listeners to adjust how they approach it depending on whether they have read "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" before. I have never read the story all the way through. At first, I listened in order, but later I got a bit confused, so I ended up binge-listening to just the story parts first. If you aren't familiar with the Three Kingdoms, I recommend listening to the story from beginning to end first, like I did. I liked how the story parts were organized into 1, 2, and 3. However, because the characters and content are so vast, there were times when I had to re-listen or search for information separately. Also, I haven't finished the 'Rule of Three' section yet, but I think it would be good to download the materials and study that part separately as if you're studying planning. I could see that a lot of effort went into the materials, which was great... but to put it positively, the content is substantial; to put it negatively, the volume is so large that it feels like you really have to study it. Additionally, it would be even more perfect if a summary of the story was included in the materials or made available as a separate download.

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유주현

17% 수강 후 작성

Each episode of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is neatly organized with a three-line summary, strategic analysis, and insights, making it easy to naturally grasp the strategies as you listen. Although the total volume is large, each lecture is short, making it perfect for listening during commutes. I actually found myself finishing it quite quickly. The way every strategy is explained through a single framework called the 'Rule of Three' is impressive, likely due to the depth of the instructor's 30 years of practical experience. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves the Three Kingdoms, as well as those interested in planning or persuasion.

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MK L

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This is the first lecture I've seen that so persuasively explains the concept of the 'Rule of Three' within the familiar story of the Three Kingdoms. It wasn't just a simple explanation of strategic planning; it was very impressive to see how the rule is applied in reality through the choices and management of heroes like Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhuge Liang. The lecture had an excellent balance between theory and case studies, making it easy to understand, and the instructor's voice was comfortable to listen to. The 150-page textbook is also a great help for learning. I think anyone who usually enjoys the Three Kingdoms will find pleasure in learning the rules and strategies together from a deeper perspective. I highly recommend this to anyone interested!

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  • Gain strategic insights that penetrate the entire story of the Three Kingdoms.

  • Internalize a planning framework that minimizes risk and maximizes stability.

  • Master the powerful art of persuasion that moves the hearts of others and leads them to yield.

  • Equip yourself with the insights to determine business success or failure through design, not luck.

The hidden blueprint for victory used by the masters of chaotic times:

Finding the 'Rule of Three' in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms


1. [Benefit] A 150-page Rule of Three textbook is provided as a PDF.

All participants can download the 150-page 'Rule of 3 Strategic Planning Masterbook.'


Examples of diagramming within the textbook


Example of diagramming explanations within the textbook


"This is not a simple summary. It completely implants the service planning and systems thinking of a 30-year strategy expert into you."

For those taking this course, we provide a 150-page Strategy Masterbook (PDF) that systematically illustrates the entire course content. The images above are some of the diagrams included in the actual textbook.


Why this textbook is special:
  • Overwhelming Volume and Quality: These are not short slides for lecture assistance. It contains vast strategic insights of over 150 pages explaining the entire 'Rule of Three Framework' included in the lecture.

  • Practical Framework: Every episode is restructured into [Headline - Strategic Diagram - Core Summary - Practical Application Points], serving as a 'Strategic Manual' that you can immediately refer to in planning and strategy work. You can find various planning models necessary for project management.

  • Value that exceeds the course price: This textbook was created based on frameworks actually used in corporate marketing and strategic planning consulting. I am confident that simply owning this book will provide value worth several times the tuition fee.

I hope you experience firsthand, through this textbook, the moment when the wisdom of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms heroes transforms into your own business weapon.

2. [Course] Introducing stories and frameworks interchangeably


🟢 Step 1. [Story] Understanding context through lectures

  • Enjoy the heroes' choices and the unfolding of events in an exciting way.

🔵 Step 2. [Rule of 3] Deriving strategies through lectures

  • Structure the story you just watched into the '3-Step Strategic Framework' to make it your own.

🟡 Step 3. Applying to your own system

  • Apply the "Rule of Three" textbook to your current planning tasks or concerns.


In 208 AD, Zhuge Liang changed the course of history by reorganizing the state of the world into the three axes of Wei, Shu, and Wu. This was no mere coincidence. Throughout the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which records thousands of figures and tens of thousands of battles, the "Rule of Three"—the strategy of seizing victory by organizing a complex world into just three domains—flows powerfully.

This lecture is an intellectual journey to systematically discover and organize the 'Rules of Three' hidden within the vast text of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, based on the 'Three-Domain Classification' that I have verified in the field for nearly 30 years.


1. Why the 'Rule of Three': The Oldest Leadership System for Governing the World

Using the number '3' to organize objects or people is the most universal and oldest method in human history. The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is no different. From the 'Oath of the Peach Garden' by the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, to the 'Three-Way Partition' of Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Quan, this great classic established order in an era of chaos through the number '3'.

I am not a scholar. I am a practitioner who has worked on the front lines of consulting and marketing. The conclusion I have reached through numerous projects is that categorizing something into three domains is generally the most effective strategy.


2. Moving Beyond Intuition to Frameworks: A New Lens for Reading the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Many people admire the heroic deeds of the characters while reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms, but they overlook the systematic framework those heroes used to organize their situations. A simple slogan like "let's divide it into three" is easy. However, it is not easy to find the criteria to determine "on what basis should the three areas be established" and "is that classification practically valid?"

I have projected the strategic frameworks I honed over the past 30 years in the fields of brand strategy and consulting onto the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

  • Capturing the Domains: What are the "three core elements" that appear at every decisive moment in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

  • Building the System: Beyond intuitive summaries, does a 'Manual of 3' exist that can repeatedly produce results?

  • Strategic Execution: How do the three categorized areas connect to an execution plan for actual victory?


3. [Result] Building your own 'Victory System' through the mirror of the Three Kingdoms


"Results are not left to luck; they are designed."


While many consume the Romance of the Three Kingdoms merely as a collection of exciting tales of heroes, the architects of victory read the hidden dynamics and systems behind them. The ultimate goal of this lecture is not just to acquire historical knowledge, but to transform your very mindset into that of a Strategist.


  • Simplification of Complexity: You will acquire the self-development ability to summarize and structure any situation into just three core axes, ensuring you never lose your way in a business environment where countless variables are intertwined.

  • Implementation of Proven Frameworks: Through 64 strategic models that combine 30 years of hands-on experience with classical wisdom, you will equip your mind with a planner's tool-kit that can be deployed immediately in the face of any challenge. You will experience a definitive boost in work productivity.

  • Strengthening Practical Decision-Making Skills: By reflecting the strategic moves of heroes—such as Liu Bei's talent management, Cao Cao's crisis management, and Zhuge Liang's strategic planning—into your own proposals and decisions, you will gain the power to design a 'structure that has no choice but to win.'



The goal of this lecture series is not to deal with the grand affairs of the entire world. It is to take the specific subject of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' which we know well, and to collect and analyze the 'Rules of Three' that operate within it one by one.

It may feel unfamiliar at first. However, after completing 64 episodes along with the 150-page Strategy Masterbook, you will possess a sharper strategic insight than someone who has read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms three times. In this era of chaos, seize the initiative in business with your own 'Rule of Three' system.

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학습 대상은 누구일까요?

  • Those who want to read the vast Romance of the Three Kingdoms but find it burdensome to finish due to their busy daily lives

  • A strategist in need of a decisive plan to shift the market landscape, much like a modern-day "Longzhong Plan" (Three Kingdoms Strategy).

  • A planner who wants to move the hearts of decision-makers with sharp insight, like Xun Yu and Jia Xu.

  • Leaders who want to learn unwavering judgment and survival strategies like Guan Yu in times of crisis.

선수 지식, 필요할까요?

  • Even if you haven't read a single page of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, you can still become excitingly immersed in it.

  • Instead of complex characters and chronologies, we deliver only the core stories and strategies.

  • Come with a light heart and take only the heroes' insights and powerful planning tools with you.

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Hello, I am the CSO at Geeks Loft, a hardware startup that won the 2026 CES Best of Innovation Award. Please refer to here for my personal LinkedIn page.

For the past 30 years, I have been drawing the 'growth blueprint' of businesses, moving between global corporations and startups. From global brands to the startup where I currently work, I find joy in building strategies that change the market landscape.

Areas of Expertise

  • Marketing Strategy: Establishing optimal market entry and growth strategies across various industries

  • Consumer Insights: Insights that penetrate market trends and target psychology to convert them into business opportunities

  • Practical Strategy Framework Design and Execution: Structuring complex problems to build systems that produce immediate results in the field

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    Each episode of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is neatly organized with a three-line summary, strategic analysis, and insights, making it easy to naturally grasp the strategies as you listen. Although the total volume is large, each lecture is short, making it perfect for listening during commutes. I actually found myself finishing it quite quickly. The way every strategy is explained through a single framework called the 'Rule of Three' is impressive, likely due to the depth of the instructor's 30 years of practical experience. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves the Three Kingdoms, as well as those interested in planning or persuasion.

    • sbkim0728
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      Hello Juhyun Yu, thank you for the great course review! There are over 60 lectures totaling 6 hours, so I was worried it might be a bit much, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. As I re-watch the lectures one by one after uploading them, I've been noticing some minor errors, so I am continuously correcting and improving them. If you spot any errors or have additional suggestions while taking the rest of the course, please feel free to leave a comment anytime. I will continue to repay your support with great lectures. Thank you!

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    This is a very unique lecture. First, I'll point out a few key things. The lecture alternates between the story and the planning framework. I think it’s best for listeners to adjust how they approach it depending on whether they have read "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" before. I have never read the story all the way through. At first, I listened in order, but later I got a bit confused, so I ended up binge-listening to just the story parts first. If you aren't familiar with the Three Kingdoms, I recommend listening to the story from beginning to end first, like I did. I liked how the story parts were organized into 1, 2, and 3. However, because the characters and content are so vast, there were times when I had to re-listen or search for information separately. Also, I haven't finished the 'Rule of Three' section yet, but I think it would be good to download the materials and study that part separately as if you're studying planning. I could see that a lot of effort went into the materials, which was great... but to put it positively, the content is substantial; to put it negatively, the volume is so large that it feels like you really have to study it. Additionally, it would be even more perfect if a summary of the story was included in the materials or made available as a separate download.

    • sbkim0728
      지식공유자

      Hello exit256. Thank you so much for leaving such an honest review that will be helpful to others. Yes, as you mentioned, the course itself is structured by alternating between the story and the Rule of Three. If you prefer, it is perfectly fine to watch just the stories or just the Rule of Three sections in succession. In fact, as you suggested, I think it might be better for those unfamiliar with the Romance of the Three Kingdoms to listen to the stories first. Regarding your suggestion to provide a separate summary of the stories, I will think about the most effective way to offer that. Thank you for the great idea. I will try to include a brief story section explaining the Rule of Three at the beginning of the textbook. I will post an update in the news section once it has been updated.

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    This is the first lecture I've seen that so persuasively explains the concept of the 'Rule of Three' within the familiar story of the Three Kingdoms. It wasn't just a simple explanation of strategic planning; it was very impressive to see how the rule is applied in reality through the choices and management of heroes like Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhuge Liang. The lecture had an excellent balance between theory and case studies, making it easy to understand, and the instructor's voice was comfortable to listen to. The 150-page textbook is also a great help for learning. I think anyone who usually enjoys the Three Kingdoms will find pleasure in learning the rules and strategies together from a deeper perspective. I highly recommend this to anyone interested!

    • sbkim0728
      지식공유자

      Hello, MK L. This is SB. Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review. It's impressive that you've already completed more than half of the lectures in just a few days! As you go through the rest of the course, please feel free to leave your feedback if you have any questions or additional suggestions. I hope this helps you at least a little bit.

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