The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. The Book of Five Rings was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Thomas Cleary's translation is ...
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The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. The Book of Five Rings was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Thomas Cleary's translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates here another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.
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Written by samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, the Book of Five Rings is a great book about leadership and self-improvement. Though most of the book is about fighting with a samurai sword, there are many words of wisdom and take-aways for those striving to improve their leadership skills. Some of the advice I learned is as follows: leave nothing to chance, think of what is right and true, see both details and the big picture, keep good people working for you, work diligently in a straightforward manner, become aware of what is not obvious, do not rush things, be inwardly stronghearted, do not let others see into your mind, and do not do anything useless. Self-discipline and maintaining a sharp mind are two major themes of this book. In sum, The Book of Five Rings is a short and easily read book ideal for leaders regardless of their occupation. Highly recommended.
