The Book of Five Rings: Miyamoto Musashi | 
pickI‘ve always wanted to read The Book of Five Rings, so when I discovered this on Audible I thought it might be a good listen while at work. Unfortunately, I found it hard to divide my focus. I felt like I kept missing important stuff. I need to re-listen when I can give it full attention. What I did catch is great. Musashi‘s way of thinking was quite different from other warriors of his time.
Brian Nishii is the perfect choice to read it aloud.
pickAlthough the book mainly teaches about combat using swords and other weapons, i find some quotes can be applied in everyday life, too. For example, when we face our enemies, always look ahead towards their eyes with confidence. The same as when we meet and talk with other people, it is important to be or appear confident. Can be considered as a self help book.
#ThisRemindsMeOf... Day 10: Somewhat like The Art of War, this book about the art of strategy seems like a 🤯 kind of narrative.
"Know your enemy, know his sword."
#knowyourenemy
#rocktober
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Day 6 of #riotgrams brought to you by the numbers 5, 22, 1984, and IV.
pickExcellent! I am surprised at what a good listening experience this is. Bits of swordsmanship advise together with insightful battle strategy advise and lovely gory suggestions on cutting your opponent down, and practicing your strokes on corpses and live prisoners. It really brings to sharp relief how brutal sixteenth century Japan really was. My husband really enjoyed it as well
I'm just beginning this. I hope it is not disappointment like the art of war was. I am still flummoxed about that one
"Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world." - Miyamoto Musashi #jukido #eternalstudent
