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Aug 29, 2020

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9 Tips From a Samurai to Help You Live a Winner’s Life

“Do nothing that is of no use.”

The famous duel between the swordmaster Miyamoto Musashi (left) and Sasaki Kojiro (Ganryu) at Ganryu-Jima island. Artist: Yoshifusa Utagawa (active ca. 1840–1860). Source: Wikimedia Commons

“Study strategy over the years and achieve the spirit of the warrior. Today is victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men.”
— Miyamoto Musashi, The…

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9 Tips From a Samurai to Help You Live a Winner’s Life

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