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A Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

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Release Date: 03/21/2018

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This episode is full of battle stories, life lessons, confused Americans trying to decode and understand 17th century Japanese literature, and a genuine attempt to understand the meaning of life and battle.
 
From his book of ground, Musashi lays out the basics of his strategy and the way of the warrior:
  • Do not think dishonestly
  • The way is in training
  • Become acquainted with every art
  • Know the ways of all professions
  • Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters
  • Perceive those things which cannot be seen
  • Pay attention even to trifles
  • Do nothing which is of no use