Miyamoto Musashi - The Mountain-Sea spirit
The Pen and Sword Journal - Vol 56
“If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea; and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains. You must research this deeply.”
― Miyamoto Musashi, A Book of Five Rings
The Mountain-Sea Approach: A Guide to Being Flexible and Unpredictable
Miyamoto Musashi, a famous swordsman and strategist, once said, “If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea. If he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains.” This means that to win, you need to be unpredictable and adaptable. Musashi wasn’t just a warrior; he was also a philosopher and thinker whose ideas are still relevant today. His Mountain-Sea approach teaches us how to be flexible and unpredictable in different situations, whether in battles, business, or everyday life.
The Mountain-Sea Strategy is all about being unpredictable and flexible. It sounds simple, but it’s not easy to do. You need to be able to change your actions based on the sit…
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