The Book of Five Rings
No favorite weapon, know all ways. Calm determination in fights and life.
philosophyYou should not have a favourite weapon. To become over-familiar with one weapon is as much a fault as not knowing it sufficiently well. You should not copy others, but use weapons which you can handle properly. It is bad for commanders and troopers to have likes and dislikes. These are things you must learn thoroughly.
AQ's take: Quit obsessing over one AI tool. Ruined my flexibility twice.
Aug 3, 20221. Do not think dishonestly. 2. The Way is in training. 3. Become acquainted with every art. 4. Know the Ways of all professions. 5. Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters. 6. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything. 7. Perceive those things which cannot be seen. 8. Pay attention even to trifles. 9. Do nothing which is of no use.
AQ's take: ADHD brain needed these 9 rules. Finally a checklist that sticks.
Aug 3, 2022Both in fighting and in everyday life you should be determined though calm.
AQ's take: Calm determination? That's my panic emails fixed.
Aug 3, 2022Even when your spirit is calm do not let your body relax, and when your body is relaxed do not let your spirit slacken. Do not let your spirit be influenced by your body, or your body be influenced by your spirit.
AQ's take: Burnout hit when body crashed, spirit lagged. Balance or bust.
Aug 3, 2022Do not let the enemy see your spirit.
AQ's take: Negotiations flop when I show nerves. Poker face lesson.
Aug 3, 2022Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.
AQ's take: Beat yesterday's lazy me daily. Others follow.
Aug 3, 2022