Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline

The Samurai and Their Sword — A Lesson for Modern Professionals

For the samurai, the sword was more than a weapon.It was theirsoul— a symbol of honor, discipline, and self-control...
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Samurai and Hot Springs: Healing, Silence, and Strategy

1. Healing the Wounds of War For the samurai, hot springs were more than a place to relax — they were a natural ...
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Samurai Habits: Discipline Beyond Motivation

Many people believe that success comes from motivation.But true success is built onhabit, not emotion. Even the ...
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Samurai Minimalism: The Edo Way of Living with Less

In Edo Japan, people lived in small wooden houses callednagaya.A family’s belongings could often fit into a single ...
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Side Hustle of the Samurai: How Edo Warriors Survived Peace

1. When Peace Became a Burden For centuries, the samurai lived by the sword.But during the Edo period (1603–1868...
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Uesugi Kenshin and the Power of Daily Mindfulness for Modern Life

Introduction:Samurai were not only warriors of the battlefield, but also masters of discipline and daily habits. Ue...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Frugality and Patience: A Samurai Lesson for American Investors

Introduction Success in finance is rarely about luck. It often comes from frugality, discipline, and patience. ...