Bushido: The Way of the Samurai
Samurai in Armour, hand-colored albumen silver print by Kusakabe Kimbei. 1860s. J. Paul Getty Museum (object no. 84.XA.700.4.58), digital image courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program. Bushido, the code…
The Path of the Warrior: Insights from The Book of Five Rings
The famous duel between the sword master Miyamoto Musashi (left) and Sasaki Kojiro (Ganryu) at Ganryu-jima island. Yoshifusa Utagawa (active ca. 1840-1860). It is difficult to understand the universe if…
Into The Ancient Desert For Answers
Into the Ancient Desert for Answers by Donavon L Riley Today, it is hard to ignore or avoid the unrest and discord that pervades society. But if we listen to…
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media by Donavon L Riley In the seemingly infinite sprawl of the digital age — which we once wished to inhabit but which now inhabits…
Your Reputation & Your Team’s Reputation from Arminius Tribe
So.. What is a reputation anyway? Reputation noun: reputation; the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. “his reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery” a…
Culture Faith History Illumination Inspirational LIFE Life and Family Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Unveiling the Myth of the Machine
Unveiling the Myth of the Machine by Donavon L Riley In a world propelled by the compulsive need for conquest and expansion, the omnipresent force of the Machine, as George…
Awareness Best of/Interesting LIFE Martial Arts MASTERY Mission Health Planning PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Establishing What the Warrior Mindset is by former JTF2 member Shaun Taylor
INTRODUCTION This evening, we will explore some of the profound insights and teachings of the legendary samurai warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, and how his philosophy on mindset can empower us to…
Giants In The Earth
Giants In The Earth, by Donavon L Riley The term “Giants in the Earth,” comes from a novel by author, Ole Edvart Rölvaag, which deals with Norwegian pioneers on the…
Ancient Maxims for Modern Men, part 1
A King Must Keep the Realm by Donavon L Riley An ancient Anglo-Saxon maxim is, “A King Must Keep the Realm.” This saying encapsulates a foundational principle of leadership: unwavering…
Mastering the Art of Self-Control
Mastering the Art of Self-Control by Donavon L Riley In the numerous tomes available to us today, which detail individual leaders’ strategic prowess, Miyamoto Musashi’s “Book of Five Rings” stands…