I like your interpretation of the first quote. Musashi took the concept in a different direction. He felt that attaining mastery in swordsmanship provided a foundation that made it easier for him to master writing and a host of other skills. That central philosophy explains why I draw inspiration from Musashi even though I try not to engage in duels to the death!
I appreciate how you have connected these quotes to learning, as I hadn't considered them from that perspective before. Previously, I had only thought about these quotes in a philosophical manner. Great! :-)
I love this post. I hope you don't mind if I add two more of my favorite Musashi quotes on learning:
1. From one thing, know ten thousand things.
2. The teacher is as a needle, the disciple is as thread. One must practice ceaselessly.
Hi Mike, thanks for adding these.
My interpretation of "From one thing, know ten thousand things." is understand the core principles, and almost everything is just a variation.
The second one you shared is a great metaphor too.
I like your interpretation of the first quote. Musashi took the concept in a different direction. He felt that attaining mastery in swordsmanship provided a foundation that made it easier for him to master writing and a host of other skills. That central philosophy explains why I draw inspiration from Musashi even though I try not to engage in duels to the death!
I appreciate how you have connected these quotes to learning, as I hadn't considered them from that perspective before. Previously, I had only thought about these quotes in a philosophical manner. Great! :-)
Thanks for the comment Chandra sir.