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Zen in the Art of Archery
by Eugen Herrigel
A German philosopher's years learning kyudo in Japan: the shot that releases itself, effortless effort. Short, influential and debated by scholars; still a touchstone on practice.
Read it if…
you want a short classic on mastery through letting go.
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Skip it if…
you want technique.
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Three things you will actually use
- Stop trying to hit the target.
- Practice until it shoots itself.
- Patience.
Do this first
Read it in an evening.
Our verdict
Effortless effort.
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