仕事 武士道 ::: Business Bushidō  {EMAIL TRANSCRIPTS FROM MARS}

 Wednesday, 24 April, 2013 7:58 AM

Hey, hey, bhoozho...For some strategic and creative pondering - I'm going send one quote a day, from various ancient samurai documents, until I return to Japan at the end of May. /// I will do so, as many of these old Bushido (way of the warrior) thoughts/ideals can be related to our daily work/business (strategic thinking/creative process). The first one I've selected is to follow up on Monday's discussion about corporate communication.

And so it begins.

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Communication

"When writing a letter, one should think that the recipient will make it into a hanging scroll.” - Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Thursday, 25 April, 2013 7:13 AM

Yesterdays quote was taken from the "Hagakure" by Yamamoto Tsunetomo. I could share many interesting/inspiring words from him. /// Switching it up this morning with a 'jisei' (death poem). Death is always on the mind of the intense warrior (and the peaceful monk). /// It was common practice for the warrior class to speak, write or scream out their last words right at the verge of dying. /// For us, we can creatively associate 'death' in these writings to our 'final product'.

Production

My whole life long I've sharpened my swordAnd now, face to face with death,

I unsheathe it, and lo-

The blade is broken-

Alas!

- Dairin Soto (1568)

NOTE: pay attention to details, from beginning (ideation) to end (execution). Input to output... Do not slow your excitement after the concept is sold in. Final production is as important as the idea. Otherwise, it's like focusing on the glimmer of the sword and not seeing the chips in the blade. :::v

Friday, 26 April, 2013 7:19 AM

Happy Friday/end of week ---

For a samurai, everyday is the same. Another day to serve, as if it was your last… And to be remembered at your best.

Even off duty, one is on service/being watched. There are so many writings/teachings about maintaining character/demeanour. --- However, if the night gets wild. ;p

Time Off"When selecting a partner from a number of prostitutes, pick one who is unattractive and whose dress is less comely..."

- Hojo Shigetoki, 1198-1261

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A bit of a weird one. But it's Friday. ;p If interested, I can personally share his entire thought (it has an interesting twist), but for me this line says - embrace the weekend, but throughout do not lose the samurai heart/spirit when surrounded by bling and glitter.

:::v

Monday, 29 April, 2013 7:20 AM

Hello Monday, Being the beginning of the week, I wanted to share a good quote. I flipped through a bunch of books and pages, but I couldn't select one. I caught myself thinking like… “how about this one, how about that one...” I was taking too long to decide!!! This poor action of mine reminded me of:

Thought Processing "One should make his decisions within the space of seven breaths... When matters are done leisurely, seven out of ten will turn out badly. A warrior is a person who does things quickly."

- Yamamoto Tsunetomo

We need to be quick on our toes when answering questions, presenting concepts, making creative decisions... Waste no time of oneself or others.

:::v