A warrior takes responsibility for his acts; for the most trivial of his acts. He waits patiently, knowing that he is waiting, and knowing what he is waiting for. That is the warrior's way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A warrior accepts total responsibility for all actions, even trivial ones. They wait patiently with full awareness of their purpose.
- In plain terms
- Own all your actions and wait with clear purpose.
- What can you take from it?
- Take full responsibility and wait with awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you waiting for?
- How much do you own?
Another view
Taking responsibility for trivial things might lead to over-burdening.
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