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This, of course, only applies when fighting for honorable purposes. This advice is not meant to encourage aspiring samurais to have no regard for the law or the fundamental principles of common decency.

The most respected samurai warriors were said to fight as if they were already dead that is, they fought fearlessly because it truly did not make a difference to them whether they lived or died in battle. Today, it's not considered wise or honorable to have little regard for your own life. However, you can still apply the spirit of this samurai principle by fighting without fear of the consequences you may suffer. In other words, when you fight, try not to worry about the danger to yourself or the likelihood of failure. Instead, focus totally on your goal: victory.