What can you learn from a 17th century samurai? Plenty, if that samurai happens to be Miyamoto Musashi, the master strategist who started fighting at age 13 and never lost a fight in his sixty match career. His insights on how to defeat any opponent are still relevant 400 years later in a world where winning isn’t just a resume builder, but an absolute necessity.

Musashi’s expertise extends beyond the technical how-to of swordplay into the deeper philosophy of successful combat. His emphasis on mastering not only your environment but yourself ultimately empowers you in all aspects of life. Success is not a fluke; it is a way of being.

No matter what obstacles you face or enemies you encounter, you’ll be able to emerge victorious once you understand that conflict isn’t just about crossing swords: it’s about matching wits and following through on a larger plan.

A favorite among generals, businessmen and other contemporary warriors, the lavishly illustrated SmarterComics edition of “The Book of Five Rings” is a guide to the underlying principles of triumph. Whether you’re dueling with corporate accountants or muscled muggers, this book teaches you that a great strategy trumps any cutting remark or hollow-tipped blade.

Includes the popular SmarterComics QuizMe! at the end (10 quiz questions to the book).

60 illustrated pages in full-color. Or over 200 'Kindle pages'.