One of the most influential (on my life/approach to business) I've ever read. If I could give this six stars, I would. ( )

In ancient times a great warrior named Musashi devoted his last years to the task of setting down the samurai secret that he alone knew. He formulated a winning strategy that transcends the clash of war and speaks directly to everyone who wants to succeed in life. Here are laid down the timeless principles of craft, timing and spirit which result in victory.

This book written by a legendary tokugaiwa/samurai of 1600's , Miyamoto Musashi ; he wrote this a little before he died . In this book he talks bout the way of the samurai and the how to weild a sword and stuff;he would say like when you were challenge in a duel w/ swords , you would never stab , you always slash (i cant tell u why though) He also talks about certain components of the Art of Sword to certain elements such as basic qualities and facilities of this arm come with Earth.Water is positioning and works with strategies as sticking and following through. Fire is pretty much giving out extra energy ,just over powering your oppenent , giving hi no chance to think . Air isjust talkin about other schools and traditions ; to think inside an opponents ,and thinking of his next move. Those four elements earth ,water , fire , and air are the basic compenents and structure of his way of the samurai . I dont want to kill the ending , but the last ring is Emptiness and Ms.dickie said i cant tell u ppl the ending, so yea.

Not nearly as interesting as I expected; more philosophical than practical --I had hoped for more useful applicable advice for actual sword combat ( )

Excellent book, Excellent Author, and informative enough to keep you on your toes. ( )