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A Book of Five Rings

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A Book of Five Rings

By: Miyamoto Musashi
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Legendary 17th century swordsman Miyamoto Musashi’s exposition of sword fighting, strategy and Zen philosophy. Required reading for any martial artist, business person or student of strategy. Includes the one hour Zen inspired soundtrack The Mysterious Sound of Wind in the Bamboo. Performed on authentic Japanese instruments.

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some concepts still apply today

other concepts have little or no meaning, it is a short good listen packed with culture

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IDK

The reader or the narrative sounded tired, didn't seem too excited to read the book. I was looking foward to hear a good story but left with yawn 🥱... could have been done better. And many times had to raise the volume to hear it clearly.

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A masterpiece

Exactly how a masterpiece should be written. No wasted words, straight to the facts.

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Good Book, Poor Audio

The narrator sounds tired and his words are cut off from time to time. Disappointing, but for the price, still acceptable, I suppose.

The book itself is worthwhile.

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Lame Reviews, Great Book!

A lot of people reviewing this book seem to have no ability to reinterpret the material which, while obviously most applicable during the time this book was written, is invaluable and timeless. Yes, you can apply these teachings to your 9-5 office job if you work your mind a bit.

Whether you are a tradesman, a writer, or someone who has any sort of aspirations, you will surely extract something valuable from this book. Great teachings in a short and sweet package which can endlessly be interpreted. Bought myself a physical copy to actively read after listening.

Narrator is a bit dull at worst, inoffensive at best. Flute interludes between sections are great.

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a perfect reading

perfect reading. the voice the attitude of the speaker match the book perfectly. very pleased with it and be listening to it multiple times.

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reminds me of the prince by nikolo machiavelli

the lessons seem simple until you ponder on its multi use...the use is not just in fighting

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Riveting and technical

If you are interested in swordsmanship or the way this book is for you. You might not understand the sayings and how they pertain to life but that takes long contemplation to fully grasp every saying and apply it to your life. Once you see the way in one thing you will see it in everything.

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a wonderful book on strategy that translates to business

musashi's book of five rings Is an elegant story of what it means to be a great samurai that relays strategy in a way that also translates to life, philosophy and business. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. There are several quotes that directly translate to modern life in business and strategy. my favorite: once you know the way broadly you see it in all things

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Should be read and re-read in the right time to grasp all the layers of the wisdom

Don’t think I managed to understand even one tenth of the wisdom in the book, but even those pieces I did get worth the time. Will probably re-listen again as I progress in martial arts.

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