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Throughout the day, little ideas will hit me, and I think they're dope/worth sharing, but I never take the time to do it.
Kind of like tweets, but with more substance than 140 characters allows.
On page 28 of Dr. HAHA Lung's Mind-Sword, Mastering the Asian Dark Arts of Mind Manipulation, he quotes Musashi as saying:
Lung goes on to say: "Even a cursory examination of this paragraph shows it oozing to overflowing with the spirit of determination.
A ford is the shallower part of a river or strait-between islands, familiar to mariners in general, as well as to a well-traveled ronin like Musashi who wanderlust took him to all corners and all ports of call on the many islands of the Japanese archipelago.
Musashi's words drip with determination to cross to that far shore whatever it takes, in the face of rising foul weather, no matter the desertion by fair-weather friends.
But beyond this obvious interpretation, those who dive deep enough will discover precarious pearls of (deliberately hidden?) wisdom.
Thus, "Crossing at the Ford," demands we dare delve deeper."
My realization is that as entrepreneurs or people running their own gigs, we often have to "cross the ford" and set sail without the support of friends, loved ones or even family. They so often prefer to "stay in harbor," and may subconsciously harbor ill will towards us for not settling as they have. And yet, we have to "know the route." In spite of their complaining and lack of support, we have to "know the soundness of our ship." If the opportunity you've got requires a visionary (hint: you) to see it, then it is unsurprising (and sometimes, equally frustrating) that no one else sees your vision.
The man died (and the legend was born) centuries ago, but his wisdom lives and breathes as much today as enemies lived and breathed their last breaths before they fell under Musashi's sword. One wonders if the sword on the cover of the 50th Laws pays homage to Musashi (or any of the other legendary greats who lived, died (or got rich!) by the sword. Heh-heh-heh.
Anyway, hope that's a little motivation for you, a little fuel for the fire. The truth is that during the most gruesome moments of your grind, the most difficult part is likely the most beneficial. Just like being in the gym: It hurts now, you'll see the results later.
Kind of like tweets, but with more substance than 140 characters allows.
On page 28 of Dr. HAHA Lung's Mind-Sword, Mastering the Asian Dark Arts of Mind Manipulation, he quotes Musashi as saying:
I believe this "crossing at the ford" occurs often in a man's lifetime. It means setting sail even though your friends stay in harbor, knowing the route, knowing the soundness of your ship and the favor of the day. When all conditions are met, and there is perhaps a favorable wind, or a tailwind, then set sail. If the wind changes within a few miles of your destination, you must row across the remaining distance without sail.
Lung goes on to say: "Even a cursory examination of this paragraph shows it oozing to overflowing with the spirit of determination.
A ford is the shallower part of a river or strait-between islands, familiar to mariners in general, as well as to a well-traveled ronin like Musashi who wanderlust took him to all corners and all ports of call on the many islands of the Japanese archipelago.
Musashi's words drip with determination to cross to that far shore whatever it takes, in the face of rising foul weather, no matter the desertion by fair-weather friends.
But beyond this obvious interpretation, those who dive deep enough will discover precarious pearls of (deliberately hidden?) wisdom.
Thus, "Crossing at the Ford," demands we dare delve deeper."
My realization is that as entrepreneurs or people running their own gigs, we often have to "cross the ford" and set sail without the support of friends, loved ones or even family. They so often prefer to "stay in harbor," and may subconsciously harbor ill will towards us for not settling as they have. And yet, we have to "know the route." In spite of their complaining and lack of support, we have to "know the soundness of our ship." If the opportunity you've got requires a visionary (hint: you) to see it, then it is unsurprising (and sometimes, equally frustrating) that no one else sees your vision.
The man died (and the legend was born) centuries ago, but his wisdom lives and breathes as much today as enemies lived and breathed their last breaths before they fell under Musashi's sword. One wonders if the sword on the cover of the 50th Laws pays homage to Musashi (or any of the other legendary greats who lived, died (or got rich!) by the sword. Heh-heh-heh.
Anyway, hope that's a little motivation for you, a little fuel for the fire. The truth is that during the most gruesome moments of your grind, the most difficult part is likely the most beneficial. Just like being in the gym: It hurts now, you'll see the results later.
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