Miyamoto Musashi
Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer, artist, and rōnin (1584–1645)
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Videos Mentioning Miyamoto Musashi
Neal Stephenson: Sci-Fi, Space, Aliens, AI, VR & the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #240
Lex Fridman
A legendary Japanese sword fighting master, whose artistry and mastery in life-or-death combat highlight a lost form of human achievement.
David Senra — How Extreme Winners Think and Win: Lessons from 400+ of History’s Greatest Founders
Tim Ferriss
Famous Japanese swordsman, whose historical novel 'Musashi' was discussed on a 5-hour podcast episode with Jocko Willink.
Devon Larratt: Arm Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #265
Lex Fridman
Japanese swordsman and philosopher, whose quote about fighting and winning closes the podcast.
Georges St-Pierre, John Danaher & Gordon Ryan: The Greatest of All Time | Lex Fridman Podcast #260
Lex Fridman
Renowned Japanese swordsman and philosopher, whose quote about inner strength and self-reliance concludes the podcast.
Robert Greene on Reading, The Laws of Power, and Detecting Lies | Knowledge Project Podcast Archive
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Legendary Japanese swordsman and philosopher. Greene struggled to make Musashi's sword-fighting ideas relevant to a general audience in his book.
Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels | Lex Fridman Podcast #346
Lex Fridman
A legendary Japanese swordmaster and philosopher, whose emphasis on knowing the enemy is referenced in the context of counter-ambush training.
How to Secure Financial Freedom and Maximize Productivity | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Considered one of the greatest swordsmen in Japanese history; his books are part of Tim Ferriss's home decor.
John Clarke: The Art of Fighting and the Pursuit of Excellence | Lex Fridman Podcast #143
Lex Fridman
Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, and rōnin. Lex Fridman ends the podcast with his quote: 'Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.'
Georges St-Pierre: The Science of Fighting | Lex Fridman Podcast #179
Lex Fridman
The podcast outro includes a quote from Miyamoto Musashi: 'Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.'
John Danaher: Grappling, Jiu Jitsu, ADCC, and Animal Combat | Lex Fridman Podcast #328
Lex Fridman
A legendary Japanese swordmaster, known for fighting 61 duels to the death and winning. His writings are considered fascinating and deeply insightful by Danaher.
Ryan Hall: Martial Arts and the Philosophy of Violence, Power, and Grace | Lex Fridman Podcast #125
Lex Fridman
A legendary Japanese swordmaster and philosopher, mentioned as a warrior philosopher whose principles Ryan Hall embodies.
Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Anxiety, and More
Tim Ferriss
A legendary Japanese sword-master and ronin, whose calm demeanor in duels is used to illustrate the superpower of stillness and tranquility.
Richard Haier: IQ Tests, Human Intelligence, and Group Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #302
Lex Fridman
An ancient warrior and author of 'The Book of Five Rings', quoted for his saying 'If you know the way broadly you will see it in everything,' illustrating the generalizability of intelligence.
B-Team Jiu Jitsu: Craig Jones, Nicky Rod, and Nicky Ryan | Lex Fridman Podcast #363
Lex Fridman
Legendary Japanese swordsman and philosopher, whose quote about multiple paths to the top of the mountain is used to conclude the podcast.
How To Go From Startup Dream To Reality
Y Combinator
A 17th-century Japanese swordsman quoted on the nature of truth.