A Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

A life of balance is useful to everyone. The stories of Miyamoto Musashi is recorded in history for all of us to lear from, even those of us who don't regularly engage in sword duals.... This episode is full of battle stories, life lessons, confused Americans trying to decode and understand 17th century Japanese literature, and a genuine attempt to understand the meaning of life and battle. From his book of ground, Musashi lays out the basics of his strategy and the way of the warrior:

• Do not think dishonestly
• The way is in training
• Become acquainted with every art
• Know the ways of all professions
• Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters
• Perceive those things which cannot be seen
• Pay attention even to trifles
• Do nothing which is of no use