Miyamoto Musashi said: “Never stray from the way””. We hope that you enjoyed this video and for more videos to help you find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.
@@emmanuelonah4207 It's up to you, if you believe you can change then you can. Sometimes it is better to wait and learn and life will teach you many concepts of the world
Summary: 1) Avoid doing things just because they feel good. 2) Focus on one thing/skill 3) Stay focused. 4) Live a Nobel life with a set of virtues including honor, honesty, integrity, courage, loyality, respect, and compassion
It’s also important to keep working on perfecting the craft of choice. To become a master takes ALOT longer time than most think. 3-5 years and often longer of consistent grinding is needed. But most give up before they get to this level
I have to disagree. You have to be useful in more than one area/skill in life to be successful. One thing limits knowledge, reach and experience. If you're a good physiotherapist, you're only a physiotherapist, useless in other skill areas that can make you good money
Miyamoto also says: " Become acquainted with every art" and "Know the Ways of all professions." So maybe consider it as, take your time to be well acquainted with what you are aiming for, before moving on to other things, instead of learning too vaguely.
@@jordanwills574" i fear not a person who has practiced 10,000 kicks once,but i fear a person who has practiced one kick 10,000 times"-Bruce Lee Not sure whether it could be completely right or wrong,but was just stating what Bruce Lee stated
Musashi’s 21 basic rules of life (from the Dokkodo) 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.
so be like robot ...we all can see how those asian mindset is working for japaneas and chinease ppl.. robot like living! capsule hotels and problem with social connections..passion and love creations art etc.. this is the way dude! european forget about pagan past whichw as so rich ams better than sick christinaity! so we tennt to look at asian ideology.. not so long ago white ppl werein love with buddism bulshit..life should be a passion !not practice in puritanism , but wth some control!
I wanna see people go over these 21 rules in the same way they criticize and go over Jordan Petersons rules cause it would be hilarious seeing all the nitpicking that could be done and what the response to those nit-picks would be.
“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.” ― Miyamoto Musashi
1) Avoid doing things just because they feel good. Having meaning is what truly makes us happy. Contant indulging in pleasures doesnt make us happy. It can lead to emptiness or even addiction in some cases. The antidote to pleasure is meaning. Believing in something that pulls you forward. If you compound all the pleasures of life, together they do not still measure up to the sayisfaction of doing an act with meaning. 2) Focus on one thing and broaden your horizon in it. Practice the realization that by knowing one way, you know a thousand. We are showered by countless possibilities. In fact each of these possibilities can give rise to greater anxieties. Such a going to a buffet with hundreds of dishes that leads to decision paralysis. Soon you have one messy plate. People get disoriented when they have too many choices. When you try different fields and opportunities without going deep into them, and then try again, we shall always be in re- start mode. 3) Stay focused. Never stray from the way.
One thing to keep in mind is that achieving your life goal won’t necessarily result in happiness. I worked so hard my whole life to get into a good medical school that it was almost anticlimactic when I achieved it. I realized I put this goal on such a pedestal that it took away from my ability to live in and be thankful for the current moment. I’m loving it now and working towards an even more ambitious goal, but I’m trying to be more engaged and find meaning in daily life. Probably common sense for a lot of people, but it took me far too long to realize this.
Wow, this is very eye-opening to read. I'm currently a freshman in college but I have dreams of trying to attend UCSF for medical school and have been pushing myself extremely hard in the hopes I'll have a decent chance of getting in there. If you don't mind me asking do you maybe have an idea as to why you didn't find getting accepted into your medical school as exciting and also what ambitious goal you're working towards now?
Im almost finished with medical school. And the thing that kept me going was pleasure but in a form of a price when i finished something important school vise. Take breaks dont burn out quickly.
Strongly recommend reading translations of the book he wrote. Great summaries, but Musashi's style of getting his points across is something to appreciate in and of itself
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my UA-cam channel 2 months ago about self development and now I have 139 subs and almost 75 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.
"if you know the way broadly you will see it in all things" It's such an underrated quote from him. It's like 'if you truly open your eyes to something, you'll slowly begin to see everything'.
As I sit here, reflecting on my own journey towards greater self-discipline, I am reminded of the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi, the great Japanese swordsman and philosopher. Musashi believed that true self-discipline is not just a matter of willpower or self-control, but of mastering oneself at every level, body, mind, and spirit. To build your self-discipline, Musashi taught, you must start with the basics. Train your body every day, until it becomes a finely-tuned instrument of your will. Train your mind, too, by learning new things, seeking out challenges, and never giving up on your dreams. And train your spirit, by cultivating a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life, and dedicating yourself to a higher ideal. But even with all of these tools at your disposal, building self-discipline can be a difficult and arduous task. There will be times when you feel like giving up, when the obstacles seem too great, and the path ahead too steep. It is in these moments, however, that true character is forged. To overcome these challenges, you must tap into your inner strength and resolve, and remind yourself why you started on this path in the first place. Whether it is to achieve your goals, to live a more fulfilling life, or simply to become the best version of yourself, your purpose must be your guiding star. And when you finally reach the summit of your journey, when you have built the self-discipline and the inner strength that you need to succeed in life, you will realize that it was all worth it. For the greatest reward of self-discipline is not the achievement itself, but the person you become in the process. So go forth, my friends, and take up the challenge of building your self-discipline. It may not be easy, but with time, effort, and dedication, you too can become a master of yourself, and achieve the success and fulfillment that you deserve.
Miyamoto worked ultimately for himself. He found his interest and made a path. When you work for someone else, being disciplined in the same ways serves the employer; ultimately leading to unfullfillment and discontent in yourself. This is why we must hold companies accountable for producing meaningful work.
Everyday there are things begging for our attention. The hardest part for me is staying focused. My two takeaways with this video is: 1. Train yourself to stay focused 2. Eliminate unnecessary pleasures even if they are easily accessible I’m thankful to the creator of this video and all of you who are searching for deeper understanding like me. Have a great day
For me, Miyamoto Musashi's view of focusing on one skill taught me that you don't jump from one skill to another. You need to find ways to use your one skill in achieving more skills. You will find opportunities to use your skill for business, helping the world, finding happiness etc., and in that way, you will make "a thousand ways out of it".
@@dahianamonzonmartinez3614 Applying what you learnt. Learning a skill can simply give you experience in learning. I learnt how to use nunchucks and because of what I learnt (muscle memory, how objects interact with wind and movement, etc.) I was able to pick up many objects and do tricks with them. Water bottles, what ever the heck thumbchucks are, and flags just to name a few. I picked up a girl’s color guard flag once and was able to do a bunch of tricks with it. That ended in them saying I should join color guard, but I wasn’t that interested. It also believe it allowed me to develop muscle memory with more ease. One more thing, it taught me the speed of learning. It seems like it’s a J curve for most things. Starts out easy, picking up lots of techniques, but then gets a little harder to learn, before flat out seeming as though it would take years to learn everything.(Dunning Krueger effect may explain this too)
@@BlockMasterT wow, thaks for your answer! It was a very good explanation, now I get it. :) I really do. As a piano player I also tend to rely in my muscle memory all the time and I developped a good independance of both of my hands. These physical skills plus my basic knowledge of music theory helped me learn how to play the guitar in no time!! And I'm thinking, maybe knowing how to independently move my feet and hands could also come in handy for my upcoming driving lessons!!!
That’s because values and principles don’t have political leanings. If you want to live a good life then no politics can control or convince you to live in a less meaningful manner.
@@thomasmac3081some people equate the pointing out of systems like capitalism as just political talk. In this case, describing our current, western society as capitalistic, money focused and consumption driven, is an accurate analysis and would lend to a lot of points in the video. But for some, that would be seen as too political.
Lately my life has been very out of focus. This video struck a chord with me and helped me bring everything (family, work, training, etc) back into focus. Thank you! Great video btw!
We’re in a good place to become great. Back then, it was discipline or death of the body. Now, it’s discipline or death of the soul. In this world, pleasures and weakness is all around us. If we manage to turn our back to it and turn into warriors, that would show more strength then it would back then.
Your comment gives me a lot of hope for the future generations (and for our own, of course). We just need to learn discipline and we'll be able to learn what it means to really live!
His spoken English is good, but his written English is not. He'd intended to type "self-discipline". "Self", in this context, is a prefix to the word "discipline", not unlike how self and a hyphen can precede "abuse".
Excellent video. I'm kinda obsessed with the level of discipline that samurai held themselves too. Imagine if more people lived this way today, I think the world would be a better place.
I just finished reading the book this week. The video certainly summarized it well! I enjoyed the book and the video. No honor in our society today. I believe everyone should aim to live an honorable life anchored by the highest good within!
The lesson about focusing on one thing really hit the nail on my head bc I was so easily give up and get bored after a short time, I wish I could watch this video sooner
This was so damn good. I've red like 3 versions of miyamotos book of 5 rings yet coming across this material, goes to show there continues to be new ways to appreciate Miyamotos writings with more of a modern twist. Thank you for the quality vid.
Sontrue! I feel that all my anxiety comes from the fact of I can't concentrate in what I am doing...as there are always so many things to do...but I HAVE TO TRY to FOCUS more on one thing at a time! And yes! It is so obvious that immediate pleasures aren't the best! Getting out of our confort zone is a must!
Thank you so much for raising awareness about Musashi. 🙏 We can all learn from his philosophy, which is why I dedicate my channel to him! 🔥🔥Wish you all the best :)
I always had these questions on my mind, I've always been confused, overwhelmed by expectations, and feeling empty. But thank you, I've finally found the answer. 😊
Gratitude for the beautiful quotes, I try to inspire myself to do the same and pass it on to others, and just like you sow these beautiful quotes. Thank you very much and a big hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
Excellent video! The lessons from Miyamoto Musashi on self-discipline are truly timeless and inspiring. This was both informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing!
I think despite the past being a tougher overall experience, I think in Miyamoto’s days, discipline was easier to do because there was less temptations lying around. No tv, no video games, no movies, no entertainment, no addicting cell phones, no drugs except alcohol, no porn, less overall temptations, etc. All you really had was the basics for living and when you’re not doing that, what else was there to do?!?? Most men would probably be attracted to being a warrior for some excitement despite war and death being hell but we all know how men are… Personally I’d find it easier to be disciplined in those days because BY DEFAULT those days WERE uncomfortable with no heaters or A/C’s not to mention killer boredom. So he has great advice for discipline but then he also didn’t have all these temptations to deal with that we have today. Hell, I’m sure he could still conquer discipline in this era but I’m just saying for the sake of point and perspective. People underestimate the unique challenges this era possesses despite it being the most comfortable. Our challenge this era isn’t war like back then but in overcoming the peak of temptations and distractions!
You've laid out good excuses not to be disciplined. These are all excuses. I used to think about it in the same way, but it wasn't helping me at all. Since I stopped my life has improved. Good luck buddy!
@@mikeburchart8522 they are not excuses, it is legitimate problems. It is easier to access these pleasures which is why alot of people struggle with it. Once you are disciplined, it dosent matter anymore but its the starting point that is difficult. We have it more difficult
There were always things to be addicted to back then - opioids, pleasure districts, tobacco, money, gaining power simply to feel powerful, etc. We can’t judge their time because we haven’t left it. If there truly were no addictions then we would have had many more scholars and achievements in life rather than people who went around killing and pillaging. There is always temptation for something pleasurable.
As a muslim this is what my religion teaches me and what I was raised upon, I am very greatfull for this for its no achevment of mine to be born and blessed in such a way.
This video gave me motivation to focus on one thing. get deep into it something you wanna improve on then after I master that one thing I move on to something else to improve on thank you so much for this video.
This video could very well be spoiled with a simple remark, gesture, or picture. Yet he decides to create content with virtues at the forefront of the video. Chivalry, Nobility, Honor. These are but some of the virtues that young men and women are not practicing nor exposed to as often as they should be. Excellent script and video. SUBBD 🙌🏻
Chivalry is the worst and just dumb . Honor as in self respect is good but honor as in dying for in a war for another’s greed is dumb . A lot of heroic traits like this are just to manipulate men into dying and working for another. Providing protecting for women was to make men join armies and do too much work for the touch of women. So yes self respect is good and respectful towards others is good no one owes anyone a anything. You open a door for the next person so they hold it for the next doesn’t matter the gender . Being polite based off gender is why men aren’t valued or cared about a man could be dying and a women with minor injury might go first . You respect and are polite regardless of gender race or ur sexists racist. Chivalry is why women view men as wallets and severs they expect stuff just bc they exist. When you give ppl that much support they’re gonna feel entitled.
@@solomonsanabria7092 absolutely agree man 💯💯💯. The japanese seemed to have figured out wayy back in the day that chivarly is just mass glorification of simp behaviour and just stuck to bushido and self respect and immense discipline. meanwhile, european chivalry started a whole ass simp movement that is lasting to this day and will continue to exist in the west and enable more narcissistic and entitled women.
Thank you. I forgotten my sword abandoned it, instead of refining it into a blade. Or maybe as fate welded, I've outgrown the sword and forged a new blade. As life goes, truly an inspiration.
So yeah thats all true, but if you only focus on the goal you want to reach, the way to the goal begins to get harder and harder. You also need to find a way enjoying the process and to love seeing your self work.💪🏻☺️ Wish you all the best and keep trying as hard as you can, that‘s the way.
Half way through and I love this video. I think most of us victims of expedience should resonate with this topic. I find myself to be always looking for the next fix whether it’s caffeine or TV and I’m very aware of stillness, breath, and non- thinking these days. I think JRE introduced us to a lot of these concepts especially Musashi. I have his book now and I’m Re reading it again. Love the content sir!
Miyamoto Musashi wrote the Dokkodo 21 path to achieve Happiness in life He is like the Gautama Buddha of India from Japan like Gautama Buddha he is born in a wealthy family like a Prince but he followed his heart and mind and seek enlightenment and perfected the skill of swordmanship and by wandering all over ancient Japan
Wow, what an inspiring video! I've always admired Miyamoto Musashi and his teachings on self-discipline, so this video was a real treat for me. The 4 insights shared here are truly valuable and I can't wait to start implementing them in my own life. Thank you for breaking it down in such a clear and straightforward manner. Keep up the great work!
Great message. Having discipline and integrity lead to self confidence, even self mastery. Learning of Miyamto is enlightening! Very grateful. Arigato!
Theres a film called Spartan. Where this exchange (roughly)follows: A: soldier, what is your training? B: knife fighting sir A: knife fighting?! From now on you teach your recruits how to kill. So that next time the meet some poor fuck who learned knife fighting and they put him in the dirt. In essence there is a difference between fighting in any form and effective killing. It is telling that even two complete novices might go several rounds in a boxing match but they say in assault cases the victor of an altercation is determined within one second of the altercation. Chiefly the first attack and attacker seal victory by their opening move.
@@Vectivuss I think he’s saying this: people think he would elongate the duel and try to make it fancy. He was focused and skilled enough to end his opponent in 1 strike. Typically this happened with expert duelists.
Extended duels as we see in movies were the rare exception: the katana is relatively delicate and not made to be clashed over and over. What we see in Iaido, althoug performed in the standardised form of Kata, is closer to what would normally happen: one or two lethal blows and the duel will be over.
Bro he was always a Ronin, he never found himself a lord to serve. He was considered too wild, a polarising figure. Yet we remember him. He found discipline after a life of killing his enemies.
Three Greatest Swordsmen in history: Musashi - The most famous swordsman who ever lived, need I say more. Johannes Liechtenauer - German Longsword master and the greatest medieval swordsman whose verse influenced medieval & Renaissance swordsmanship for over two centuries. Khalid ibn al-Walid - not only one of the greatest duelists of all time, but one of the greatest generals of all time who led the Muslims to victory over the Byzantine Empire AND Sassanid Persians.
@@drushki9331 he was a tribal general whose "followers" are still fighting to this day, Musashi transcended the very need to fight through self realisation.
You don't get it, master one thing master a thousand things. It means you can now master a thousand things very easily, once you've mastered one thing.
Actually super true. I had to learn spanish when I was 20, and really really pushed myself for a few years at it. Now, Im extremely fluent. But, since having gone through the growing pains of learning spanish, other languages ("harder" languages) have been easier to pick up because I learned HOW TO learn.
Wow this really got me thinking. The assertion that honor is directly and irrevocably linked to consistency starts my mind on a really interesting thought experiment.
Miyamoto Musahi didn't win because he was the best. He won because he chose the battles he knew he could win. He knew how to size up his opponent while improving his skills. Learning to do that was the real discipline.
The thing is, I wanted to be a great skateboarder. I skated for 20 years before I realized I’m just not good at it. I don’t have the balance, or the raw talent. I really did everything I could, but sometimes you have to have talent. I agree with the philosophy, but you have to make sure it’s something you can do before you put your whole life into it. Some people find their calling and some don’t. That’s the tricky part, in my opinion.
His example of the buffet food is so spot on !! 1st Of all the favorite food is discussing presentation package frozen garbage. 2nd Consume that much poisonous food is not good for your body. 3rd most people who work there hate their jobs and Unintentionally for negative emotions and to that pool you are eating
Embracing a minimalist lifestyle, mastering the art of strategic thinking, and developing unwavering determination contribute to self-discipline and personal growth.
Avoid doing things just because they feel good: Miyamoto believed that seeking pleasure for its own sake was a distraction from the pursuit of greatness. Focus on one thing and broaden your horizons in it: Miyamoto dedicated his life to mastering the sword, and believed that by focusing on one skill, one could express it in thousands of ways. Stay focused: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to stay focused on their goals, and not stray from the path, even if it meant avoiding the pleasures and luxuries of life. Live with integrity and preserve your honor: Miyamoto believed that living with honor and discipline was key to overcoming greed, covetousness, and selfishness, and was an essential part of the Bushido code of conduct. Prioritize what is useful: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to prioritize what was useful to them, even if it meant sacrificing short-term pleasures, in order to reach their goals. Act with courage: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to act with courage and defend what is right. Be compassionate: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to be compassionate, even when in positions of power. Be loyal: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to be loyal to those they care about. Live an honorable life: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to live an honorable life, which was key to living with discipline and avoiding punishing oneself.
I disagree - it would be accurate to say he was the greatest swordsman of all human history. Of his 60 duels (to the death) 54 of them were fought using only wooden swords that he personally carved on the way to each of the duels. He often did not even prepare for the fight - would just wake up last minute and immediately go directly to the fight, often showing up late.
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Miyamoto Musashi said: “Never stray from the way””.
We hope that you enjoyed this video and for more videos to help you find success and happiness using ancient philosophical wisdom, don’t forget to subscribe. Thanks so much for watching.
🌬 Balm for my soul 🦢 Thank you 🙏 beautiful delivery 🤍
Too much of you preaching, too little of Miyamoto. Very annoying.
@@doctork1708 bhakk saala bada aaya too much of preaching
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LOL It took you 17 minutes and 35 seconds to say the word pain.
Constantly indulging in pleaaures does not lead to happiness. It can lead to emptiness and even addiction in extreme cases
bro just copied what he said
How do I stop then 😞
@@timmynimmy6941 he is just summarising for everyone, he doesn't want to steal the spotlight bro
@@emmanuelonah4207 It's up to you, if you believe you can change then you can. Sometimes it is better to wait and learn and life will teach you many concepts of the world
@@ayushyadav6348 thank you 🙏
Summary:
1) Avoid doing things just because they feel good.
2) Focus on one thing/skill
3) Stay focused.
4) Live a Nobel life with a set of virtues including honor, honesty, integrity, courage, loyality, respect, and compassion
Thank you, Abadi
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Love people like you
TY this guy blathers on too much.
@@doctork1708 LOL
*”Do not fear having no friends. Fear having bad friends”* ~My life taught lesson
Is that an actual quote?
agree a 100%
alright dont overact, dude thinks he is some legend, most of them watching this video might already know about this
the quote that saves me
'You are suffering from your imagination"
'"Do it or you don't do it you well regret both"
Yes, his quote@@TomPraytor
Sometimes we try to pursue so many things at the same time,we end up achieving nothing...
Finding the one purpose...at a given time is the key
I guess living focused, peacefully and living at the moment matters the most
It’s also important to keep working on perfecting the craft of choice. To become a master takes ALOT longer time than most think. 3-5 years and often longer of consistent grinding is needed. But most give up before they get to this level
I have to disagree. You have to be useful in more than one area/skill in life to be successful. One thing limits knowledge, reach and experience. If you're a good physiotherapist, you're only a physiotherapist, useless in other skill areas that can make you good money
Miyamoto also says: " Become acquainted with every art" and "Know the Ways of all professions." So maybe consider it as, take your time to be well acquainted with what you are aiming for, before moving on to other things, instead of learning too vaguely.
@@jordanwills574" i fear not a person who has practiced 10,000 kicks once,but i fear a person who has practiced one kick 10,000 times"-Bruce Lee
Not sure whether it could be completely right or wrong,but was just stating what Bruce Lee stated
Musashi’s 21 basic rules of life (from the Dokkodo)
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.
Do nothing, that you will regret** That’s a tremendous difference.
so be like robot ...we all can see how those asian mindset is working for japaneas and chinease ppl.. robot like living! capsule hotels and problem with social connections..passion and love creations art etc.. this is the way dude! european forget about pagan past whichw as so rich ams better than sick christinaity! so we tennt to look at asian ideology.. not so long ago white ppl werein love with buddism bulshit..life should be a passion !not practice in puritanism , but wth some control!
Ugh this a bit too much
I wanna see people go over these 21 rules in the same way they criticize and go over Jordan Petersons rules cause it would be hilarious seeing all the nitpicking that could be done and what the response to those nit-picks would be.
@@kardoxfabricanus7590 : It would be a great experiment of brain meltdowns. 😬
“There is nothing outside of yourself that can ever enable you to get better, stronger, richer, quicker, or smarter. Everything is within. Everything exists. Seek nothing outside of yourself.”
― Miyamoto Musashi
What about Family?what about ancient wisdom that is in books?
There is a laundry list of things that help you to thrive that aren’t in you…. 😅
@@Manuel_Padroniimisunderstood the whole point
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
This dude changed my life. I wish I read about him in my teens. I'm happy I found him when I was 30.
How old are you now?
@@knkdogg 30
@@azuri... Bruh
you probably wouldnt of listened in your teens
@@micha-fc8lg And he probably already forgot this video lmao
1) Avoid doing things just because they feel good. Having meaning is what truly makes us happy. Contant indulging in pleasures doesnt make us happy. It can lead to emptiness or even addiction in some cases. The antidote to pleasure is meaning. Believing in something that pulls you forward. If you compound all the pleasures of life, together they do not still measure up to the sayisfaction of doing an act with meaning. 2) Focus on one thing and broaden your horizon in it. Practice the realization that by knowing one way, you know a thousand. We are showered by countless possibilities. In fact each of these possibilities can give rise to greater anxieties. Such a going to a buffet with hundreds of dishes that leads to decision paralysis. Soon you have one messy plate. People get disoriented when they have too many choices. When you try different fields and opportunities without going deep into them, and then try again, we shall always be in re- start mode. 3) Stay focused. Never stray from the way.
Thanks!!!
One thing to keep in mind is that achieving your life goal won’t necessarily result in happiness. I worked so hard my whole life to get into a good medical school that it was almost anticlimactic when I achieved it. I realized I put this goal on such a pedestal that it took away from my ability to live in and be thankful for the current moment. I’m loving it now and working towards an even more ambitious goal, but I’m trying to be more engaged and find meaning in daily life. Probably common sense for a lot of people, but it took me far too long to realize this.
Wow, this is very eye-opening to read. I'm currently a freshman in college but I have dreams of trying to attend UCSF for medical school and have been pushing myself extremely hard in the hopes I'll have a decent chance of getting in there. If you don't mind me asking do you maybe have an idea as to why you didn't find getting accepted into your medical school as exciting and also what ambitious goal you're working towards now?
Im almost finished with medical school. And the thing that kept me going was pleasure but in a form of a price when i finished something important school vise. Take breaks dont burn out quickly.
Don't regret it. You live and learn. At least you know that you are an achiever.
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
I believe this is the life lesson: life is about the journey not the destination.
Strongly recommend reading translations of the book he wrote. Great summaries, but Musashi's style of getting his points across is something to appreciate in and of itself
Miyamoto books ?
@Drew Edwards thanks I will look it up
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my UA-cam channel 2 months ago about self development and now I have 139 subs and almost 75 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.
"if you know the way broadly you will see it in all things"
It's such an underrated quote from him.
It's like 'if you truly open your eyes to something, you'll slowly begin to see everything'.
As I sit here, reflecting on my own journey towards greater self-discipline, I am reminded of the wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi, the great Japanese swordsman and philosopher. Musashi believed that true self-discipline is not just a matter of willpower or self-control, but of mastering oneself at every level, body, mind, and spirit.
To build your self-discipline, Musashi taught, you must start with the basics. Train your body every day, until it becomes a finely-tuned instrument of your will. Train your mind, too, by learning new things, seeking out challenges, and never giving up on your dreams. And train your spirit, by cultivating a deep sense of purpose and meaning in your life, and dedicating yourself to a higher ideal.
But even with all of these tools at your disposal, building self-discipline can be a difficult and arduous task. There will be times when you feel like giving up, when the obstacles seem too great, and the path ahead too steep. It is in these moments, however, that true character is forged.
To overcome these challenges, you must tap into your inner strength and resolve, and remind yourself why you started on this path in the first place. Whether it is to achieve your goals, to live a more fulfilling life, or simply to become the best version of yourself, your purpose must be your guiding star.
And when you finally reach the summit of your journey, when you have built the self-discipline and the inner strength that you need to succeed in life, you will realize that it was all worth it. For the greatest reward of self-discipline is not the achievement itself, but the person you become in the process.
So go forth, my friends, and take up the challenge of building your self-discipline. It may not be easy, but with time, effort, and dedication, you too can become a master of yourself, and achieve the success and fulfillment that you deserve.
Thank you for this comment.
I damn UA-cam in these moments for not letting me copy comments on my phone
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
Miyamoto worked ultimately for himself. He found his interest and made a path.
When you work for someone else, being disciplined in the same ways serves the employer; ultimately leading to unfullfillment and discontent in yourself. This is why we must hold companies accountable for producing meaningful work.
This found me at the perfect time. I need discipline in life.
Everyday there are things begging for our attention. The hardest part for me is staying focused.
My two takeaways with this video is:
1. Train yourself to stay focused
2. Eliminate unnecessary pleasures even if they are easily accessible
I’m thankful to the creator of this video and all of you who are searching for deeper understanding like me.
Have a great day
For me, Miyamoto Musashi's view of focusing on one skill taught me that you don't jump from one skill to another. You need to find ways to use your one skill in achieving more skills. You will find opportunities to use your skill for business, helping the world, finding happiness etc., and in that way, you will make "a thousand ways out of it".
How can you use one skill of yours to achieve other skills? could you give me an example please?
@@dahianamonzonmartinez3614 Applying what you learnt. Learning a skill can simply give you experience in learning. I learnt how to use nunchucks and because of what I learnt (muscle memory, how objects interact with wind and movement, etc.) I was able to pick up many objects and do tricks with them. Water bottles, what ever the heck thumbchucks are, and flags just to name a few.
I picked up a girl’s color guard flag once and was able to do a bunch of tricks with it. That ended in them saying I should join color guard, but I wasn’t that interested.
It also believe it allowed me to develop muscle memory with more ease. One more thing, it taught me the speed of learning. It seems like it’s a J curve for most things. Starts out easy, picking up lots of techniques, but then gets a little harder to learn, before flat out seeming as though it would take years to learn everything.(Dunning Krueger effect may explain this too)
@@BlockMasterT wow, thaks for your answer! It was a very good explanation, now I get it. :)
I really do. As a piano player I also tend to rely in my muscle memory all the time and I developped a good independance of both of my hands. These physical skills plus my basic knowledge of music theory helped me learn how to play the guitar in no time!! And I'm thinking, maybe knowing how to independently move my feet and hands could also come in handy for my upcoming driving lessons!!!
I appreciate the fact that you never use politics in your videos. Like so many others.
That’s because values and principles don’t have political leanings. If you want to live a good life then no politics can control or convince you to live in a less meaningful manner.
how would this topic incorporate politics to begin with?
@@thomasmac3081some people equate the pointing out of systems like capitalism as just political talk. In this case, describing our current, western society as capitalistic, money focused and consumption driven, is an accurate analysis and would lend to a lot of points in the video. But for some, that would be seen as too political.
Lately my life has been very out of focus. This video struck a chord with me and helped me bring everything (family, work, training, etc) back into focus. Thank you! Great video btw!
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
Discipline. Consistency. Deadlines. Creativity. Reflection. Repeat.
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We’re in a good place to become great. Back then, it was discipline or death of the body. Now, it’s discipline or death of the soul.
In this world, pleasures and weakness is all around us. If we manage to turn our back to it and turn into warriors, that would show more strength then it would back then.
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yes and lets murder the modernity bs to dust
Wonderfully said. I’m going to use your quote in my life. Thanks man
@@julesmusic407 I’m honored
Your comment gives me a lot of hope for the future generations (and for our own, of course). We just need to learn discipline and we'll be able to learn what it means to really live!
This video gives practical insights on developing self-discipline, drawing inspiration from Miyamoto Musashi. The tips are clear and helpful
I started to watch this channel to learn english, but i find a new purpose to my life with these philosophies... I found much knowledge than i expect
His spoken English is good, but his written English is not. He'd intended to type "self-discipline".
"Self", in this context, is a prefix to the word "discipline", not unlike how self and a hyphen can precede "abuse".
Excellent video. I'm kinda obsessed with the level of discipline that samurai held themselves too. Imagine if more people lived this way today, I think the world would be a better place.
Agree 💯
Start with yourself. Focus.
Population would definitely be a lot less.
I just finished reading the book this week. The video certainly summarized it well! I enjoyed the book and the video. No honor in our society today. I believe everyone should aim to live an honorable life anchored by the highest good within!
Its unbelievable how differently you consume content like this when you fully and internally motivated to Grow and Change And Achieve and Be Honorable
This is a unique way of life. I have never heard of this doctrine. Thanks for sharing.
The lesson about focusing on one thing really hit the nail on my head bc I was so easily give up and get bored after a short time, I wish I could watch this video sooner
To me, this is the best video you have ever done. Amazing
Absolutely love how relevant you make the ancient teachings. So grateful
This was so damn good. I've red like 3 versions of miyamotos book of 5 rings yet coming across this material, goes to show there continues to be new ways to appreciate Miyamotos writings with more of a modern twist. Thank you for the quality vid.
Sontrue! I feel that all my anxiety comes from the fact of I can't concentrate in what I am doing...as there are always so many things to do...but I HAVE TO TRY to FOCUS more on one thing at a time! And yes! It is so obvious that immediate pleasures aren't the best! Getting out of our confort zone is a must!
I listen to this every time im having anxiety attacks from over analyzing. This video and the one about embracing seperation
Thank you so much for raising awareness about Musashi. 🙏 We can all learn from his philosophy, which is why I dedicate my channel to him! 🔥🔥Wish you all the best :)
Hey man got to know about him recently thank you very much about doing video
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
I always had these questions on my mind, I've always been confused, overwhelmed by expectations, and feeling empty. But thank you, I've finally found the answer. 😊
Same here, so happy I found this when I need it most
Gratitude for the beautiful quotes, I try to inspire myself to do the same and pass it on to others, and just like you sow these beautiful quotes. Thank you very much and a big hug from Brazil 🇧🇷
Excellent video! The lessons from Miyamoto Musashi on self-discipline are truly timeless and inspiring. This was both informative and motivating. Thanks for sharing!
I think I’ll begin my self improvement journey by choosing discipline as my skill to master . Great vid thank you
That's it I am going on a journey to live with honor, it's so inspiring!
I think despite the past being a tougher overall experience, I think in Miyamoto’s days, discipline was easier to do because there was less temptations lying around. No tv, no video games, no movies, no entertainment, no addicting cell phones, no drugs except alcohol, no porn, less overall temptations, etc. All you really had was the basics for living and when you’re not doing that, what else was there to do?!?? Most men would probably be attracted to being a warrior for some excitement despite war and death being hell but we all know how men are… Personally I’d find it easier to be disciplined in those days because BY DEFAULT those days WERE uncomfortable with no heaters or A/C’s not to mention killer boredom. So he has great advice for discipline but then he also didn’t have all these temptations to deal with that we have today. Hell, I’m sure he could still conquer discipline in this era but I’m just saying for the sake of point and perspective. People underestimate the unique challenges this era possesses despite it being the most comfortable. Our challenge this era isn’t war like back then but in overcoming the peak of temptations and distractions!
You've laid out good excuses not to be disciplined. These are all excuses. I used to think about it in the same way, but it wasn't helping me at all. Since I stopped my life has improved. Good luck buddy!
@@mikeburchart8522 they are not excuses, it is legitimate problems. It is easier to access these pleasures which is why alot of people struggle with it. Once you are disciplined, it dosent matter anymore but its the starting point that is difficult. We have it more difficult
Well porn was around since the dawn of man, but I can see where you are coming from, life is just easier making it harder to find purpose in the U.S
@@cheddarskitchen6882 was PornHub available around since the dawn of man?
There were always things to be addicted to back then - opioids, pleasure districts, tobacco, money, gaining power simply to feel powerful, etc. We can’t judge their time because we haven’t left it. If there truly were no addictions then we would have had many more scholars and achievements in life rather than people who went around killing and pillaging. There is always temptation for something pleasurable.
14:23 💘 honor is the glue that holds together all the virtues.
As a muslim this is what my religion teaches me and what I was raised upon, I am very greatfull for this for its no achevment of mine to be born and blessed in such a way.
Hahahahahh
@@ginger942 Don't you get tired of mocking?
This video gave me motivation to focus on one thing. get deep into it something you wanna improve on then after I master that one thing I move on to something else to improve on thank you so much for this video.
This video could very well be spoiled with a simple remark, gesture, or picture. Yet he decides to create content with virtues at the forefront of the video. Chivalry, Nobility, Honor. These are but some of the virtues that young men and women are not practicing nor exposed to as often as they should be. Excellent script and video. SUBBD 🙌🏻
How does one make a video with chivalry, nobility OR honour? Lmao You Yanks will take arse kissing to the ridiculous level.
Chivalry is the worst and just dumb . Honor as in self respect is good but honor as in dying for in a war for another’s greed is dumb . A lot of heroic traits like this are just to manipulate men into dying and working for another. Providing protecting for women was to make men join armies and do too much work for the touch of women. So yes self respect is good and respectful towards others is good no one owes anyone a anything. You open a door for the next person so they hold it for the next doesn’t matter the gender . Being polite based off gender is why men aren’t valued or cared about a man could be dying and a women with minor injury might go first . You respect and are polite regardless of gender race or ur sexists racist. Chivalry is why women view men as wallets and severs they expect stuff just bc they exist. When you give ppl that much support they’re gonna feel entitled.
@@solomonsanabria7092 absolutely agree man 💯💯💯. The japanese seemed to have figured out wayy back in the day that chivarly is just mass glorification of simp behaviour and just stuck to bushido and self respect and immense discipline. meanwhile, european chivalry started a whole ass simp movement that is lasting to this day and will continue to exist in the west and enable more narcissistic and entitled women.
Thank you. I forgotten my sword abandoned it, instead of refining it into a blade. Or maybe as fate welded, I've outgrown the sword and forged a new blade. As life goes, truly an inspiration.
So yeah thats all true, but if you only focus on the goal you want to reach, the way to the goal begins to get harder and harder. You also need to find a way enjoying the process and to love seeing your self work.💪🏻☺️
Wish you all the best and keep trying as hard as you can, that‘s the way.
Impressive how Miyamoto and Dotoievski established this link between pain and pleasure, I mean we all know, the real satisfaction come with some pain
Half way through and I love this video. I think most of us victims of expedience should resonate with this topic. I find myself to be always looking for the next fix whether it’s caffeine or TV and I’m very aware of stillness, breath, and non- thinking these days. I think JRE introduced us to a lot of these concepts especially Musashi. I have his book now and I’m Re reading it again. Love the content sir!
I'm grateful that kind of contents is available on UA-cam, keep up the good work and thank you for your dedication.
This channel continues to help me with self improvement along the way
I remember reading Miyamoto's book when I was very young, he is been one of my idols all my life :)
Miyamoto Musashi wrote the Dokkodo 21 path to achieve Happiness in life He is like the Gautama Buddha of India from Japan like Gautama Buddha he is born in a wealthy family like a Prince but he followed his heart and mind and seek enlightenment and perfected the skill of swordmanship and by wandering all over ancient Japan
Please always make videos coming to point directly ! Spend precious 2 mins of life that I will never get back
Because of your videos I will have succeeded at no 🥜 November. Thank you so much for your inspiration.
@@thomask837 No Nut November
Wow, what an inspiring video! I've always admired Miyamoto Musashi and his teachings on self-discipline, so this video was a real treat for me. The 4 insights shared here are truly valuable and I can't wait to start implementing them in my own life. Thank you for breaking it down in such a clear and straightforward manner. Keep up the great work!
It's wonderful and lucky that I read this comment from you. It's very true and it's exactly like the words I often think about
Amazing video! Thanks so much for helping us in finding as regaining meaning in our lives every time with such amazing content.
Great message. Having discipline and integrity lead to self confidence, even self mastery. Learning of Miyamto is enlightening! Very grateful. Arigato!
Musashi wasn't a duelist like viewers imagine. He typically killed his opponents with his first strike. He didn't parry and "sword fight", he killed.
Wym
@@Vectivuss More assassin like than brawler
Theres a film called Spartan. Where this exchange (roughly)follows:
A: soldier, what is your training?
B: knife fighting sir
A: knife fighting?! From now on you teach your recruits how to kill. So that next time the meet some poor fuck who learned knife fighting and they put him in the dirt.
In essence there is a difference between fighting in any form and effective killing. It is telling that even two complete novices might go several rounds in a boxing match but they say in assault cases the victor of an altercation is determined within one second of the altercation. Chiefly the first attack and attacker seal victory by their opening move.
@@Vectivuss I think he’s saying this: people think he would elongate the duel and try to make it fancy. He was focused and skilled enough to end his opponent in 1 strike. Typically this happened with expert duelists.
Extended duels as we see in movies were the rare exception: the katana is relatively delicate and not made to be clashed over and over. What we see in Iaido, althoug performed in the standardised form of Kata, is closer to what would normally happen: one or two lethal blows and the duel will be over.
Sir, this was amazing.
Honor yourself and do not beat yourself if things do not work out the way you intended.
Bro he was always a Ronin, he never found himself a lord to serve. He was considered too wild, a polarising figure. Yet we remember him. He found discipline after a life of killing his enemies.
I just read his book 5 rings and it was very insightful, especially for being so short.
Three Greatest Swordsmen in history:
Musashi - The most famous swordsman who ever lived, need I say more.
Johannes Liechtenauer - German Longsword master and the greatest medieval swordsman whose verse influenced medieval & Renaissance swordsmanship for over two centuries.
Khalid ibn al-Walid - not only one of the greatest duelists of all time, but one of the greatest generals of all time who led the Muslims to victory over the Byzantine Empire AND Sassanid Persians.
well done nice list
You should read about Imam Ali a.s and renew your list.
I wouldn't count Khalid on the same level as legends like Musashi.
@@Rizu-kc3ze 🤦🏾♂️ he clears the whole list the guy was a general and master duelsman not a swords man
@@drushki9331 he was a tribal general whose "followers" are still fighting to this day, Musashi transcended the very need to fight through self realisation.
Thank you for all videos. Definitely has made me a stronger and happier person. 🙏
I just love this!! Thanks a lot for the efforts 😊☺️😊
Thank you. `Never stray´ is a good orientation!
Discipline is the key to life
This was amazing ❤
Thank you sir for Take time to make this Video, good luck
I like how these have real life examples, many people wouldn't be able to connect the small actions to the grand goals
You don't get it, master one thing master a thousand things. It means you can now master a thousand things very easily, once you've mastered one thing.
Actually super true.
I had to learn spanish when I was 20, and really really pushed myself for a few years at it. Now, Im extremely fluent. But, since having gone through the growing pains of learning spanish, other languages ("harder" languages) have been easier to pick up because I learned HOW TO learn.
@@Mr.Ut21 can you tell me what is a good way to learn a language by your expernice?
@@Logos_97 watching tv with GOOD subtitles (most are trash, Disney is the best). You get to hear it and read it at yhe same time.
Wow this really got me thinking. The assertion that honor is directly and irrevocably linked to consistency starts my mind on a really interesting thought experiment.
Seems like Musashi understood the difference between dopamine and serotonin before most. At least how each made him feel.
I have learn what I need to do, I pray next time I am back I will be a healthier me. Thank you.
Miyamoto Musahi didn't win because he was the best. He won because he chose the battles he knew he could win. He knew how to size up his opponent while improving his skills. Learning to do that was the real discipline.
How do you know that he fought the battles he could win? You just made that up didn't you.
A helpfull thing that i found is, you dont need motivation, you need discipline.
I respect Musashi, ufc fighter champ Jiri read his book too
Sandhagen too
Thank you very much for this useful video. Please, keep on doing the good work that you are doing by helping so many people out here.
The thing is, I wanted to be a great skateboarder. I skated for 20 years before I realized I’m just not good at it. I don’t have the balance, or the raw talent. I really did everything I could, but sometimes you have to have talent.
I agree with the philosophy, but you have to make sure it’s something you can do before you put your whole life into it. Some people find their calling and some don’t. That’s the tricky part, in my opinion.
My guess is that you are a better skateboarder than 99.999999999% of humanity, and 99.99999% of people who skate. I think you succeeded.
His example of the buffet food is so spot on !!
1st Of all the favorite food is discussing presentation package frozen garbage. 2nd Consume that much poisonous food is not good for your body.
3rd most people who work there hate their jobs and Unintentionally for negative emotions and to that pool you are eating
"Chase two rabbits, and they'll both get away."
-Magnus
One thing at a time.
This just spoke to me so deeply in the right time just now. Thanks for explaining it so well and simply.
If I didn't have a phone I'd be a samurai too
Embracing a minimalist lifestyle, mastering the art of strategic thinking, and developing unwavering determination contribute to self-discipline and personal growth.
If only you'd mentioned how Miyamoto Musashi inspired the comic book character, Miyamoto Usaagi of Usagi Yojimbo, written by Stan Sakai.
Fantastic : came at just the right time and mood for me. Thanks.
Avoid doing things just because they feel good: Miyamoto believed that seeking pleasure for its own sake was a distraction from the pursuit of greatness.
Focus on one thing and broaden your horizons in it: Miyamoto dedicated his life to mastering the sword, and believed that by focusing on one skill, one could express it in thousands of ways.
Stay focused: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to stay focused on their goals, and not stray from the path, even if it meant avoiding the pleasures and luxuries of life.
Live with integrity and preserve your honor: Miyamoto believed that living with honor and discipline was key to overcoming greed, covetousness, and selfishness, and was an essential part of the Bushido code of conduct.
Prioritize what is useful: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to prioritize what was useful to them, even if it meant sacrificing short-term pleasures, in order to reach their goals.
Act with courage: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to act with courage and defend what is right.
Be compassionate: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to be compassionate, even when in positions of power.
Be loyal: Miyamoto believed that the virtue of honor required individuals to be loyal to those they care about.
Live an honorable life: Miyamoto encouraged individuals to live an honorable life, which was key to living with discipline and avoiding punishing oneself.
What happens when doing what’s right conflicts with loyalty?
Can't believe my brain is now thinking better 🎉🎉
Thank you.
What’s worth pursuing in this life, and why?
Love and Honor. Nothing else.
Anything that you dont like. Try doing them you might surprise yourself.
Allah
This video just gave me the push I needed today. Time to chase my dreams!
I disagree - it would be accurate to say he was the greatest swordsman of all human history. Of his 60 duels (to the death) 54 of them were fought using only wooden swords that he personally carved on the way to each of the duels. He often did not even prepare for the fight - would just wake up last minute and immediately go directly to the fight, often showing up late.
This is Great! Thanks for spreading the Tennants for SUCCESS 🙌
Inflation is producing a slew of problems throughout the world, including food shortages, diesel and heating fuel shortages, and housing prices and financial market crash. This global collapse might end up being a part of us for a very long time. With inflation currently at about 9%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/ retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.
@Sophia Baker I'm honestly surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon one of his client testimony last week on a business news blog. he must be extremely good for people to talk good about his services
So many references to Harvey Barrett Fx in all financial media I'm reaching out to him this time to see what he is capable of making a long-term investment
This is not the first time i am hearing of Harvey and his exploits, how he handles investments and generates good profits, he has really made a good name for him self
as an independent woman I started my first investment plan with just a $1000 and now earning weekly income of $5000 in cryptocurrency exchange with my personal broker
@@lilianberry6103 Inspiring! do you think you can give me some advice on how to invest in a healthy way as you are doing?
Wonderful. ' the antidote of pleasure - meaning ,' so v v true. ❤
so meticulous approach to remedy modern human being's GREED, Covetousness and selfishness
Thank you for the reminder 😌
If ever watch one piece does remind you of Zoro isn't???
My thoughts exactly
What was not ????
You didn't have to violate me like that. These points hit me hard. Thank you.
"Death is like the wind, always by my side."
This crossed my path at a the ideal time -- Many thanks for sharing!