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The most famous combat strategist in Japanese history was Musashi Miyamoto, a warrior who lived from 1584 to 1645. Miyamoto fought his first duel to the death when he was 13, killing a veteran warrior more than twice his age. By the time he was 29 he had killed more than 60 other warriors in duels and was a legend in his own time.
Shortly before his death, Musashi recorded his philosophy, strategies and tactics in a short treatise entitled "Go Rin Sho" The Book of Five Rings. An esoteric read for anyone not versed in Japanese culture and language, "Go Rin Sho" has now been distilled to present the fundamentals of Miyamoto's tactics and explain them in the modern context of business, politics and war. "Samurai Strategies" is the result. Compiled by renowned Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente, it is more precise and practical as a handbook for winning than "The Art of War" by China's most famous military strategist, Sun Tzu.
This hardcover edition features a new introduction by the author and additional commentary in each chapter by well-known Japanese author and samurai expert Michihiro Matsumoto.
"What most pervaded the samurai philosophy and way of life was the recognition of life's fragility. Danger was omnipresent and mortal combat frequent. In the book "Samurai Strategies" by Boye Lafayette De Mente, the author explores the seven samurai virtues that defined their way of life, and how we can apply them to our own lives. I believe these seven virtues possess special wisdom and application for the modern entrepreneur as well."--"Forbes"
| Preface: The Seven Virtues of the Samurai Way | p. 9 |
| Introduction: The Most Dangerous Man in Japan! | p. 29 |
| Set Goals | p. 35 |
| Life-or-Death Discipline | p. 37 |
| Train to Win | p. 40 |
| Be Prepared | p. 43 |
| The Illusion of Form | p. 46 |
| Absolute Integrity | p. 49 |
| Train the Mind | p. 52 |
| Clear the Mind | p. 57 |
| The Power of Emptiness | p. 61 |
| Learn from Your Opponents | p. 64 |
| Pay Attention to Details | p. 66 |
| The Power of Silence | p. 69 |
| Change the Rules of Engagement | p. 72 |
| The Power of Fear | p. 77 |
| Confuse Your Opponent | p. 80 |
| The Mind as a Weapon | p. 83 |
| See What Cannot Be Seen | p. 86 |
| Don't Get Stuck on One Style | p. 89 |
| The Importance of Flexibility | p. 92 |
| Make Sure You See the Big Picture | p. 95 |
| Use Time as a Weapon | p. 98 |
| Never Stop Learning | p. 101 |
| Hit First; Hit Hard! | p. 106 |
| Use All of Your Weapons | p. 109 |
| The Samurai and the Carpenter | p. 112 |
| Take the Initiative | p. 115 |
| Know Your Environment | p. 117 |
| Watch for a Collapse | p. 119 |
| Become Your Opponent | p. 121 |
| Draw Your Opponent In | p. 123 |
| Never Use the Same Tactic Twice | p. 126 |
| Make Your Opponent Change His Style of Fighting | p. 129 |
| Behave As If You Were Already Dead | p. 132 |
| Avoid Stalemates | p. 135 |
| Never Give Your Opponent a Second Chance | p. 137 |
| Pierce the Bottom | p. 140 |
| The Importance of Art in Life | p. 143 |
| The Sword of the Spirit | p. 145 |
| Focus on Winning | p. 148 |
| The Head of a Rat, the Neck of a Bull | p. 151 |
| Surpass Today What You Were Yesterday | p. 153 |
| Perseverance and Diligence | p. 156 |
| Conclusion: The Renewal of the Samurai Spirit | p. 158 |
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ISBN: 9780804839501
ISBN-10: 0804839506
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 128
Published: 1st July 2008
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Dimensions (cm): 19.1 x 12.7
x 1.6
Weight (kg): 0.24
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