From Martial Arts to Mindfulness: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee
Statue by Cao Chong-en of Bruce Lee on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Photo by Johnson Lau / CC BY-SA 2.5. Defeat is a state of mind; No…
From Zen to Bushido: The Spiritual Journey of the Samurai
16th century painting showing samurai raiding the house of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The Samurai, Japan’s warrior class, were not only renowned for their martial prowess but also for their deep…
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Building Better Intelligence: The Essential Role of Critical Thinking
“The Thinker in The Gates of Hell” at the Musée Rodin. Photo by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra / CC BY 2.0. Critical thinking is a fundamental skill in the intelligence cycle, which…
The Importance of Critical Thinking for the Modern Warrior
“Le Penseur” (1904) in the Musée Rodin in Paris. Photo by CrisNYCa / CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped. During the classical period of Ancient Greece (5th to 4th century BC), the…
The Role of Intelligence and Deception in Ancient Greece
Menelaus and Meriones lifting Patroclus’ corpse on a cart while Odysseus looks on, Etruscan alabaster urn from Volterra, Italy, 2nd century BC Between 1500 B.C. and 1200 B.C., Greece was…
The Hidden Path: Spiritual Practices of the Ninja
Ninja historic illustration, Meiwa era, c. 1770. The ninja or shinobi, often depicted as shadowy figures of stealth and combat, were also deeply spiritual warriors. Their spiritual practices were integral to…
The Stoic Underpinnings of Ian Fleming’s James Bond
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo: Fortheloveofknowledge…
Harnessing Apache Wisdom: Practical Applications for Modern Life
The Apache warriors, known for their exceptional resilience, adaptability, and strategic acumen, have left a lasting legacy that extends beyond their historical context. By examining the core principles that guided…
Stand, Even When Standing Feels Like Falling
Stand, Even When Standing Feels Like Falling by Donavon L Riley The prince of the underworld, the devil himself, rises like smoke from the depths, his host of demons swirling…
Further Into The Void
Further Into The Void by Donavon L Riley True reality—raw, untamed, and holy—was never meant to be found in the armchair’s soft embrace or the stockpile of wealth that does…