How to Stop Being a Coward - Miyamoto Musashi

Embrace Bravery: Musashi's Guide to Conquer Fear
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🎥About the video:
Dive deep into the life and philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi, one of Japan's most revered swordsmen, as we unravel the essence of overcoming cowardice. Through tales of ancient battles and profound wisdom, we explore how Musashi faced fears, embraced solitude, and crafted a legacy that still resonates today. Discover the lessons of "The Book of Five Rings," understand the profound teachings of the Dokkodo, and embark on a transformative journey to conquer your inner fears. Harness Musashi's timeless strategies and cultivate the courage to face life's challenges head-on. Join us in this exploration and stop being a bystander in your own life.
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Understanding Cowardice: 00:00
The Samurai Context: 02:02
Musashi’s Early Battles: 04:13
Training the Mind: 05:21
The Niten Ichi-ryu: 07:05
Solitude as Strength: 08:29
Strategy Over Strength: 09:53
Embracing Impermanence: 11:31
Musashi’s Art: 12:40
Cultivating Resilience: 13:40
Modern Interpretations: 15:10
The Real Fight: 16:30
The Path Ahead: 18:34

[@statueofwisdom]

truly appreciate you taking the time to watch! If you enjoyed the content, please do hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more. Thank you!

[@dirmusloner7963]

Miyamoto musashi quote "Both in battle and everyday life, you must have no fear, no hesitation, no surprise, no doubt" that being said you discipline your self to practice every single day no breaks to hone your skills so you can built more confidence on your self and skills.

[@RAPINCITE]

Do you have more content? about. book of five rings (💍💍💍💍💍explained). It reminds me of ghost dog samurai a book that the narrator recites samurai quotes from the book. Street thug was using at as a tool to survive gangwars in the street.

[@mmadmbjm]

Miyamoto Musashi is such a great thought leader.

[@weixian.tan.99]

"True cowardice is the refusal of improvement and understanding."

[@stevemiller4494]

I encourage everyone to get his book of Five Rings... The depths of wisdom inside is unmatched !

[@ShinigamiAnger]

I'm curious to hear about you and what you found so deep, becouse I found it a bit obious and a bit overrated. The art of war is way more deep imho, near every page can find rl usage in every day life, in basically any application.

[@PashaSlavaUkraine]

Shoooo?

[@DarkSideOfTheBrightSide]

That voice, and the subject matter, compliment each other masterfully; the editing/visual fx are the *chef kiss*

[@statueofwisdom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@madhusudanragothaman2355]

A Philosophical lesson to every individual in this Planet.

[@Challenged_pubg]

Rather be failure than coward

[@ehallam08]

You only fail when you quit. 💪

[@ElBromoHojo]

​@@ehallam08Or get crippled in mind and body 😅

[@michaelsomer6829]

@@ehallam08that’s what I was going to say

[@insidiousmaximus]

Rather be custard than mustard

[@Geffi01]

As a coward myself, thats kinda the same thing.

[@joshua2life]

Strategy over strength. Mastering yourself is strength and ability to listen to your inner-self

[@InMyHook]

And above all one should master the truth of never encountering stable times, doesn't matter how many battles or wisdom have been conquered or lost. The inner self is challenging while the individuo is alive and cowardice is not stepping into mystakes or lack of attitude but giving up on staring deeply the difficult evolving problematic internal movement life presents during the journey. Cowardice is intentionally dropping or not facing the mirror which call us coward and, even worse, not allowing to perceive ourselves as one. Miyamoto is for the intense souls, such a beautiful and handsome character, surrounding him with art is never enough.

[@vampevilj]

another great video. i truly appreciate these.

[@johncassles7481]

This is a way much better approach to strength of character (for men and women) than the deterministic philosophy of the sigma/alpha male trope.

[@stargirl13mock11]

Ty 4 da advice fritz!

[@dirmusloner7963]

Miyamoto musashi hated to be called a leader, by his perspective anyone that called him a leader has a broken mentality, because leaders are necessary yes, but one must hear when he is called to lead. And for one to be called to lead, one must know thyself completely to the very core, musashi used to question his students everyday "Have you delved deeply to what your fears are? Have you delve deeply why you want what you want?" etc as a daily practice of mind. Musashi was a warrior and as a warrior has his teachings for those that have the feeling that they have what is called nowadays" The warrior within". His answer to cowardice are his quotes "Both in battle and every day life, you mast have no fear, no hesitation, no surprise, no doubt" "If there isn't discipline how can there be a true understanding of an ideal?" And that one might hit very hard so think about that last quote "Anyone that can't be alone, can't be honest, can't be loyal and can't be anything" The answer to cowardice from musashi view is simple, self discipline, know thyself, training, study and leave all distractions away from you.

[@360deyo2]

Read that thoroughly.🤞🏾💯

[@katkatalyst641]

As a female I follow Miyamoto Musashis teachings the best I can and Bushido, this man is my hero from beyond the grave, his spirit has helped me in life

[@Belesprit656]

This was truly superb, there were some slight typos but it's inevitable given the length and quality shown.

[@statueofwisdom]

Thank you so much!

[@LadyZewe]

A coward is a label I'm ashamed to have to hold. I feel I must get rid of that label or die. Simple.

[@greenpill7320]

Your naked honesty with yourself and us is BRAVE. You are on the right path

[@LadyZewe]

@@greenpill7320 ​@greenpill7320 Thank you. I did confront an intruder who had a knife in his hand who broke into my apartment. I grabbed one of my knives and screamed at him to get the F out of my house. He ran off. It's funny how he was afraid of a small weak woman like me. But most of the time I cower from my fears. One brave action doesn't count. Plus would I have faced him if I was unarmed? I hate myself.

[@greenpill7320]

@@LadyZewe you did more than those police officers did Texas at that school shooting so don't be so down on yourself you are human build on your act of bravery and take a small piece of confidence from it. You know what you are capable of.

[@LadyZewe]

@@greenpill7320 Thanks for the advice. 😊

[@michaelford2517]

If you were truly a coward, you would not have picked up that knife and challenged the intruder. Bravery is not the absence of fear, it is being afraid and doing it anyway. Only a fool says they are never afraid. Do not concern yourself so much with what if‘s but rather what is.

[@Marcus-rg7bg]

Understanding you are part of an infinite universe is one way to avoid being a coward. When you realize you can't die, but you can loose your body, does a lot for you. Now how to use that power is another thing.

[@dasa7921]

its not problem to die...problem is that you feel like you didnt do your purpose yet

[@Marcus-rg7bg]

@@dasa7921 well spoken friend. So deep in so little words.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Good stuff!!

[@supralogical]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@ArchieThomas3seesea]

Vince Lombardi said fatigue makes cowards of us all.

[@Mandeep_Dosanjh]

Wonderful content 😊

[@statueofwisdom]

Thank you! 🙂

[@X3MCTZN]

Alas, many of this notions and advices, the way though not entirely can't be implemented nowadays. We must adapt em and overcome... OURSELVES!

[@iTortoise3]

Awesome! This helped me.

[@statueofwisdom]

Glad to hear it!

[@budgreen100]

Great presentation, awesome insights…

[@statueofwisdom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@knightsamurai1251]

Dude that art is on point

[@brianbachmeier34]

Excellent

[@statueofwisdom]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alexsawa2956]

Beautiful presentation. Visuals are stunningly gorgeous.

[@statueofwisdom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hungryowl1559]

The ore instead of a sword was about leveling the playing field against a bow staff master. He brained him and he regretted it because he was truly impressed by the bow staffs mastery. If i remember correctly he never killed again after that.

[@tommydeamon7657]

The roots of his philosophy the universe has allready taught me without words knowing without knowing seeing with out useing you're eyes hearing with more than just you're ears feeling with more tgan just you're hands or you're feet on the ground to be more like the water that flows through life than just a tree in a storm being blown about any way the world outside wants with no direction or controll the river flows were it needs to without thought but not without planning

[@floricadunca6909]

Thank you from UK ✌️🙏🌹🌈👍

[@allisonshaw9341]

Great video. However, one should also buy the book to read. Sometimes I cross-reference philosophies from different times, cultures, or individuals and books make that easier for me to do. We have an entire bookcase of philosophical works.

[@anewdayali2538]

When you do that, you realise people from across all boards and time come to similar conclusions on certain things. Then it makes you think if they across all times and across all boards who never met came across these similar things on their own. Than you need to understand the real importance that you do it to or implement it into your own life

[@Kane-ez]

Ive fought many many battles some physical but mostly emotional a coward dies 1000 deaths , day by day i fight vs self the greatest battle is opon me now.

[@ajriley3231]

Feels like an A.I writer

[@jakescorpion1]

Musashi was a wise and great man

[@keanucordero8608]

I encourage any one looking for the way through these videos to shut up, listen, and learn. As musashi said “pick up your sword with the intention of cutting”. Watch/listen with the intention of self mastery. So many egocentric comments and misinterpretations lead me to believe that most people aren’t paying attention. I’m not saying I am perfect and recognize I have a long way to go, as do the rest of you. Know the way broadly and see it in all things. I hope this comment was helpful. If not, forgive me.

[@shaolinmasteral]

bravoooooo

[@thefire3465]

THIS CHANNEL IS THE TRUTH

[@cennaoui]

Read the Quran ❤

[@Jpan4]

No, Jesus Christ is the truth, the way, and the life. This has good info, that's true. There is a creator that needs more attention paid to, not the creation.

[@thefire3465]

@@Jpan4amen 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Unohana.Yachiru]

everything in your videos is just perfect.

[@statueofwisdom]

Thank you so much, means a lot!

[@noahtheearcetectvsthesuici9768]

Simply exemplifying the balance between rest and movement. Silence brings out the all and vast, opposite this, purpose in action. Dropping convention of anticipating, he allowed all to fall away until there was only one way. From the oneness of silence to the duality created as soon as action is taken on the 3D planes of existence ⁉️♉♈♒♎

[@MrSilus2000]

Thinking several steps ahead has nothing to do with Musashi

[@Tiger-One]

Where did you acquire the illustrations for this video? Was a graphic comic produced about Musashi's life?

[@X3MCTZN]

Niten Ichi Ryu - two swords style Roronoa Zoro- Three swords style

[@michaelpassmore7620]

If you haven’t heard of it.. read “Miyomoto Musashi - his life and writings” by Kenji Tokitsu.

[@SRDXXF]

When the monkey see's the snow hawk resting on a leaf, is the leaf on a true path of flow, does it follow the snow hawk, or does the snow hawk dictate the flow.

[@waffles23456]

@statueofwisdom steeling* not stealing in the beginning when you mentioned he was 'stealing' his mind. With reference to the subtitles

[@statueofwisdom]

Thank you! The subtitles are usually automatically generated and I might miss some of them

[@nobleinyang6293]

What ai voice do you use bro

[@mikeyates7931]

The coward is the second lowest form of life - The very lowest form of life is The Traitor ; one who would betray those who loved and trusted them - May GOD have mercy on their Souls , for there is no redemption for them to be found in this world

[@blugenderx]

the AI art goes way too hard 🔥

[@eggsbacon1538]

It was common for Samurai to have boy lovers

[@KarlMarch-o5p]

Keith won't say that to my face

[@myalterego2878]

The going service fee is a billion dollars an hour; and I have no idea what to do with the extra half hour 😂

[@KeepSuckingMeFromDeep]

Should have played this outside the window.

[@patrickskramstad1485]

5:21

[@patrickskramstad1485]

8:29

[@Soundofwindonsand]

A punch in the face doesn't hurt til morning

[@bclr6843]

Most samurai were pirates or mercenaries. Not exactly honor bound people your making them out to be but as a archetype I guess it’s ok but I don’t think it’s a good idea to ignore the historical accuracy of what they really were. And the one you are particularly making a hero out of made it a point to pad his record

[@AT-ol2yj]

When are they gonna make the movie?

[@JaysonT1]

Hopefully never. When was the last time anything good came out of Hollywood?

[@jamesruscheinski8602]

develop substantive choice republic

[@Azeral7]

Could you make a video on how to get a voice like yours 😂

[@chuck2703]

Start 🚬

[@constantined9015]

It's only a matter of luck! Someone with very good potential can be decapitated in their first battles so missed the opportunity to work on themselves! If there is a secret which I believe there is one , it is to be cunny enough to choose weaker opponents at the beginning of your journey in life!

[@ARTCHILD]

Who’s the artist?

[@DarkSideOfTheBrightSide]

AI, I assume.. it seems like it

[@el_unico_cuban_blood8959]

💪🥷🏻❤🙏☯️

[@abdulmalik2388]

Any credit to the artists?

[@UntouchIGF]

Must be A.I.

[@abdulmalik2388]

yeah kinda made me like these videos waayy less :( @@UntouchIGF

[@UntouchIGF]

@@abdulmalik2388 i totally understand

[@DerickJohnson-ts6wi]

On strike pets, I train dogs like a pro

[@frankielsandersiii5456]

What is it that you consider a coward to be?

[@MarioUcomics]

10:25 the hell is wrong with his hand

[@taigaseji]

Ai fried

[@biglee3873]

I am a coward big one

[@paulgibbons2320]

Never forget the soldiers golden rule. 'Never fight for people who won't fight for you.' An the capitalists golden rule. 'If your good at something never do it for free' - 😉 They will tell you your a coward. They will tell you you unpatriotic. They will do anything but fight. When my Landlords and parliamentarians ride out to battle. I'll be right their behind them. 👍😁

[@user-ne8hv2gc1h]

Do l coward?!

[@alf3071]

failure in sword combat means you die, since you learn when you fail, how are you supposed to not die and become a better swordsman?

[@jackwebb3757]

He is great in a unique way but. Strategic as they get. Lets not think of him as a moral man though this mf cut off a 13 year olds head during a duel with the boys relative 😂

[@ashleyprydderch1506]

Different times mate

[@koishikomeiji5046]

@@ashleyprydderch1506 But I'm pretty sure that stuff like that wasn't okay even back then lmao

[@billyb6001]

I don't think bravery is the correct word to use period if you're the best swordsman you don't have to be brave.

[@jeffjuco]

If i had a dime for every youtube video entitled “how to…” but doesn’t describe how to do something

[@mg508]

Nearly 20 mins of a bunch of undoubtedly noble words, put together by a chatgpt-like bot with a truly charming voice 😄

[@bullyingbullies2100]

A member of the Dark Brothehood talking about honor??

[@oscarcharliezulu]

Why does he look like a white guy rather than a Japanese guy in these images?

[@SpartanFitnessMma1]

A coward that calls put all of michigan law enforcement and the head of fbi seem legit

[@justinkassinger8238]

Muchachi was a clown