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This is the Way for men who want to learn my strategy: Do not think dishonestly. The Way is in training. Become aquainted with every art. Know the Ways of all professions. Distinguish between gain and loss in worldly matters. Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything. Perceive those things which cannot be seen. Pay attention even to trifles. Do nothing which is of no use.

Miyamoto Musashi#21

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Learning strategy requires training, broad knowledge, and perceiving what is unseen. Avoid dishonesty and useless actions.
In plain terms
Train hard, learn many things, and be honest in all you do.
What can you take from it?
Focus on useful training and intuitive understanding.

Where it applies

  • skill acquisition
  • daily work
  • problem solving

Putting it to work

  • study broadly
  • trust intuition
  • avoid useless acts

Questions to consider

  • What skills do you need to learn?
  • Are you acting usefully?

Another view

Intuition requires deep experience to be reliable.

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