Lessons from 'Bushido: The Soul of Japan' by Inazo Nitobe

In this book, Nitobe breaks down the Bushido ethical system into 11 parts: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truthfulness, honor, duty of loyalty, samurai training, self-control, and seppuku.

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Shownotes

00:00 - Excerpt

02:40 - What is Bushido?

07:30 - The Shinto mirror & knowing yourself

09:00 - Don't be a collector of information or else you'll be a rotten vegetable

12:00 - Make knowing and acting one thing

14:30 - Always do what is right & practice true courage

18:25 - Mercy is not a weakness

22:40 - Be polite but speak the truth and keep your word

29:30 - Act honorably and be loyal without sacrificing your conscience

36:55 - Study philosophy and literature for the formation of character

40:00 - Remain composed even in adversity, finding peace

45:00 - Challenge & NEW Patreon