<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Strategy is about focusing attention and resources on overcoming a significant challenge.The crux is where commitment to actions is crucial in overcoming critical obstacles.Start by understanding and addressing the crux before setting goals.Strategy involves making judgments based on analysis of challenges, resources, and opportunities.Create a strategy by diagnosing challenges, identifying opportunities, and prioritizing actions.Break down complex challenges into sub-problems and seek expert advice if necessary.A strategy should focus on addressing immediate challenges rather than distant goals.Effective strategies focus on critical issues that can be tackled successfully.Strategies must be coherent and complement each other to yield power.Seeking advantages through asymmetry can provide leverage in overcoming challenges.