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MENTAL MODEL · M12228

Luring the Tiger Out of the Mountain

Luring the Tiger Out of the Mountain
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Lure a strong enemy away from advantageous terrain, causing them to lose their advantage before attacking.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Changing the battlefield is wiser than direct confrontation. When the opponent has an advantage on their home turf, try to shift the confrontation to a domain where you have the advantage.

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A strong enemy has an advantage on favorable terrain or home turf, making a frontal attack difficult; use bait to lure them out of their comfort zone, causing them to lose their advantage, then strike. This is trading space for a chance to win.

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