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Financial Strategy

Investing in Music Royalties: Samurai Lessons on Non-Traditional Assets

Investing in Music Royalties: Samurai Lessons on Non-Traditional Assets Introduction: A New Wave in American Fin...
Financial Strategy

The Samurai Way to FIRE: It’s Not About Money, It’s About Purpose

When people talk about FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), most focus on numbers: how much to save, what t...
Self-Discipline

Ninja Wisdom: Stay Humble Even After Wealth

Many people imagine a ninja in black clothes, moving only at night and hiding in the shadows. But history tells a diffe...
Samurai Leadership

Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Leadership: The Power of Stability

In the age of the samurai, Japan was torn apart by constant war. Lords fought for power, and betrayal was common. W...
Samurai Leadership

Nobunaga Oda’s Leadership: Lessons from the Battle of Okehazama

Oda Nobunaga is one of Japan’s most famous samurai leaders. His rise began with the legendary Battle of Okehazama (...
Financial Strategy

FIRE and the Samurai: What Japanese History Can Teach Us About Financial Independence

Introduction FIRE — Financial Independence, Retire Early — is a modern movement that inspires people to gain fre...
Samurai Leadership

Mandela and Nobunaga: Leaders Who Spoke Last

Introduction In leadership, many believe that the loudest voice wins. But history shows us a different truth: th...
Self-Discipline

Tokugawa Ieyasu’s Frugality: Samurai Lessons for Inflation in 2025

The Challenge of Rising Costs In 2025, Americans face rising grocery bills, rent, and daily expenses. Inflation ...
Self-Discipline

Patience Like a Shogun: What Tokugawa Ieyasu Can Teach Us About Investing

The Disney+ series Shōgun has become a global hit, bringing the dramatic world of samurai and warlords to millions ...
Financial Strategy

Alternative Investments and the Wisdom of Tokugawa Ieyasu

Introduction: Why Investors Look Beyond Stocks and Bonds In today’s markets, investors are seeking alternative i...