This copyrighted edition has been made accessible to the modern reader by updating archaic language and examples without tampering with the content. Yoritomo-Tashi is one of the greatest Japanese philosophers and statesmen in history. He exercised an enormous influence over the minds of his people. Now you can benefit from the teachings of this great shogun as his two most famous works have been combined and edited in this one extraordinary book, On Influence and Common Sense for the 21st Century. It is a Japanese warrior’s wisdom for the modern world.

Awaken dormant forces within
Use persuasion to exert influence
Use the magnetic force of the human eye
Apply the value of perseverance
Achieve great things in your spare time
Acquire the power of concentration
Use confidence to exert influence

In the second work, Common Sense, you will learn that it is the one attribute that will carry you successfully through the perplexities of life. It is a quality that must be developed if it is to be utilized to its full practical value. Yoritomo-Tashi will teach you:

The ability to concentrate
How to utilize perception
To exercise reasoning powers
Calmness and self-control

Master these to reap the rewards of a refined and enhanced sensibility, as well as a practical common sense. You will see things as they are and do things as they should be done.