Acta Non Verba WARRIOR WISDOM: The Book of 5 Rings - Why Miyamoto Musashi Fought with a Wooden Sword, and the 21 Principles Written from his Deathbed
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Nov 16, 2022 AI Snips
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Obsession Looks Like Psychopathy
- Great performers can resemble psychopaths: obsessed, ruthless, and single-minded about their craft.
- Musashi combined obsession with spiritual practice, so behavior that looks insane may produce mastery.
Practice Over Passive Reading
- Musashi repeatedly urges practitioners to research and practice diligently, not just read theory.
- Train constantly and test these teachings through real practice to internalize them.
Elements Frame Strategy
- The Book of Five Rings frames combat elements as Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void to link strategy and environment.
- Musashi emphasizes matching weapon and range to terrain while keeping the spirit of winning.