Beginner's mindset (初心) as a tool for growth

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Sep 20, 2023

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When I moved to Japan in 2006 I was based in an area called Saga Prefecture. Saga Prefecture is a very countryside area, but for those who are interested in martial arts it is the place where the 葉隠 (Hagakure : Hidden by Leaves) (also known as The Book of the Samurai) was written in the 1700’s by Yamamoto Tsunetomo. Because Saga has a rich history, it i…

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