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Strategy is the craft of the warrior. Commanders must enact the craft, and troopers should know this Way. There is no warrior in the world today who really understands the Way of strategy. There are various Ways. There is the Way of salvation by the law of Buddha, the Way of Confucius governing the Way of learning, the Way of healing as a doctor, as a poet teaching the Way of Waka, tea, archery, and many arts and skills. Each man practices as he feels inclined.

Miyamoto Musashi#9

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Strategy is a craft for all in the warrior class, distinct from other arts or paths.
In plain terms
Strategy is a job everyone in the group must know unlike other skills.
What can you take from it?
Understand strategy as a core duty not just a hobby.

Where it applies

  • team leadership
  • education
  • organizing

Putting it to work

  • teach basics to all
  • define roles clearly

Questions to consider

  • Who needs to know this?
  • Is this central to your role?

Another view

Specialized paths may not suit every member of a group equally.

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