Embracing the Warrior's Code: Musashi's 21 Principles for a Life of Honor and Discipline
Unlock the secrets of honor, strength, and wisdom through Miyamoto Musashi's 21 Principles for Life, a timeless guide to resilience and personal growth. We explore how his teachings transcend materialism and emotional dependence, drawing parallels with modern warriors like Jocko Willink. By embracing extreme ownership, discipline, and self-reliance, we uncover strategies for decisive action and acceptance of reality. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and Navy SEAL principles, we highlight the power of detachment, integrity, and responsibility. Through the samurai ethos and military discipline, we emphasize the importance of a guiding philosophy that defines true strength and the warrior’s way of life.
Dokkōdō, “The Way of Walking Alone.”
1. Accept everything just the way it is.
2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.
6. Do not regret what you have done.
7. Never be jealous.
8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others.
10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
11. In all things have no preferences.
12. Be indifferent to where you live.
13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.
14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
15. Do not act following customary beliefs.
16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
17. Do not fear death.
18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
21. Never stray from the Way.
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(0:00:01) - Musashi's 21 Principles Explained
(0:07:13) - Warrior Mindset and Disciplined Living
(0:16:29) - Warrior Principles for Disciplined Living
(0:34:11) - The Warrior's Code
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