> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://meta.niceshare.site/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Strategies · Game Theory Strategies & Strategic Thinking > 35 game theory strategies and business frameworks — systematic approaches to competition, cooperation, and uncertainty. Strategy is the practice of game theory: your best move depends on others' moves. ## What are Strategies? A strategy is a **systematic plan of action in competitive, cooperative, or uncertain environments**. Good strategy doesn't just ask "what should I do?" — it asks "how will adversaries, markets, and environments respond?" and positions accordingly. > Strategy is applied game theory — your optimal choice depends on everyone else's choices. **This category covers 35 core strategies**, organized into four groups: * **Game Theory Strategies**: rational choices in competition and cooperation * **Business Strategies**: frameworks for market competition and growth * **Risk & Decision Strategies**: tools for managing uncertainty * **Execution Strategies**: translating strategy into ground-level action *** ## Game Theory Strategies Cooperate first, then mirror your opponent's last move Seek solutions where all parties benefit One party's gain is exactly another's loss Minimize the maximum possible loss in adversarial situations A strategy that is optimal regardless of what opponents do Cooperate until betrayal, then defect permanently Gain negotiating leverage by appearing unpredictable or irrational Pre-commit to a course of action to eliminate the temptation to defect A natural focal point that people converge on without explicit communication Push a dangerous situation to the edge to force a favorable outcome Know your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement — it is your true leverage *** ## Business Strategies Create uncontested new market space instead of competing in existing markets Win in existing markets by out-competing rivals The strategic dividend of entering a market or category first Let others pioneer; rapidly improve on their approach Enter from the low end; climb upward to disrupt the incumbent Build a platform that connects multiple user groups and captures network effects Accept losses on one product to acquire customers and profit on others Use observable actions to communicate private information credibly Three responses to organizational decline: leave, speak up, or stay loyal *** ## Risk & Decision Strategies Combine extreme safety with extreme risk — avoid the vulnerable middle Reduce risk by taking offsetting positions Maximize the number of future options; delay irreversible commitments Seek situations where potential upside far exceeds potential downside The smallest input that produces the desired effect Deliberately wait for better conditions before acting Eliminate the retreat option to strengthen commitment and signal resolve *** ## Execution Strategies Break complex problems or opponents into manageable parts Attack from the weakest point rather than head-on Wear down the opponent through sustained, relentless pressure Conceal true intent within something that appears harmless or beneficial Make the first extreme offer in a negotiation to set the frame Introduce a third option to make your preferred option more attractive Achieve a major goal through a series of small, incremental steps Attack simultaneously from two sides to create decisive pressure