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Bushido Code for Fighting

The concept of fighting as if you are already dead is a significant aspect of the Bushido code, which emphasizes the importance of being prepared to die at any moment. This mindset is intended to remove fear of death and enhance focus and courage in battle. Yamamoto Tsunetomo, a prominent figure in the study of Bushido, wrote in his book "Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai" that "the way of the samurai is found in death." This means that a samurai should be ready to face death at any time and should not fear it.

In practice, this philosophy encourages samurai to act with a sense of finality and resolve, ensuring they fight with full commitment and without hesitation. It is believed that such an attitude can lead to better performance in combat, as the samurai is not distracted by thoughts of survival or personal safety.

The idea of fighting as if already dead is also reflected in the advice to "set one's heart right every morning and evening, and live as though his body were already dead." This practice is intended to instill a sense of detachment from the physical self, allowing the samurai to act with clarity and decisiveness.

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Dr Daniel, this broke today:

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