Stronger than you were yesterday, philosophy??

[JTchinoy]

Well I heard the saying "become stronger than you were yesterday" for the first time in Naruto.

I heard it again watching Godzilla final wars.  When I look up the words on google, among the 1st links is some Japanese kid's blog.

Is this some sort of Japanese philosophy/attitude towards life?

Given Japan's history of always trying to evolve culturally/ economically/ technologically I figured it sort of made sense.

But yeah, does anyone know for certain whether or not it's actually part of their stereotypical cultural mindset or whatever?

[Jun-Watarase]

More like, a general... human philosophy.

To survive, you must persevere. This is not something exclusive to Japan. They express it much like many other countries do, just like America does, as well. The need to grow, become stronger, and improve as a person over time-- this is something ideally anyone should do.

Man, why do you suck so much, JT.

[JTchinoy]

Well I've never heard it worded the way I quoted.

We just say things like "learn from your mistakes".

Of course it's how everyone should live, but I thought the way it was translated the exact same way twice from 2 different shows that it might've been something more core in their culture than ours.  Oh well, carry on!

[Jun-Watarase]

Well I've never heard it worded the way I quoted.

We just say things like "learn from your mistakes".

Of course it's how everyone should live, but I thought the way it was translated the exact same way twice from 2 different shows that it might've been something more core in their culture than ours.  Oh well, carry on!

They're kind of like proverbs, just as how "Learn from your mistakes" is in our culture... to a more passionate extent. The whole idea of "Spirit!" and using that to grow stronger, endure hardships, and overcome obstacles in life to survive and be the best one can be. It's something people as a whole believe in. They're just expressed differently depending on the people. And I guess, from what I mentioned to you, there's this whole... "Spirit of the Japanese people!" thing like... "God bless America".

Though, I must add. It'd help a lot if you included the original Japanese phrase. looool.

[Steve.Young]

Some days I work out, and the next day I feel pretty ripped.

*End troll*

[JTchinoy]

Some days I work out, and the next day I feel pretty ripped.

*End troll*

That's because all your muscles are literally ripped apart smart guy.

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

Tell this to a 80 year old.
He'll prove you wrong.

[Runewitt]

What about someone who wasnt sick yesterday, but is sick today?

[TC X0 Lt 0X]

What about someone who wasnt sick yesterday, but is sick today?

See?
This Philosophy is obviously flawed.

[Steve.Young]

Some days I work out, and the next day I feel pretty ripped.

*End troll*

That's because all your muscles are literally ripped apart smart guy.

And what happens your muscles are ripped apart? Your body rebuilds them, better...stronger...

Thus when you work out, you get stronger.

Going back to the original topic...

Tada.

[JTchinoy]

Some days I work out, and the next day I feel pretty ripped.

*End troll*

That's because all your muscles are literally ripped apart smart guy.

And what happens your muscles are ripped apart? Your body rebuilds them, better...stronger...

Thus when you work out, you get stronger.

Going back to the original topic...

Tada.

Well while they're rebuilding, you're still weaker than you were before you went to the gym.  So it's more like stronger than you were 3 days ago.

[mDuo13]

What about someone who wasnt sick yesterday, but is sick today?

He's mentally stronger for having endured part of the illness. Clearly.

[Jerry]

is that pretty typical saying?

i mean thats how pretty much all dragon ball z and naruto characters are.

you beat me up today, good for you.

next time ill will train or be better and defeat ya next time.

its not really about the revenge more so than the rivalry of making yourself a better person say both mentally and physically and then doing what you need to do in your whole quest of life scheme of things.

i would say its a good mantra / saying to live by.

a little confidence goes a long way

I hear chicks really dig it. :D

[JohnnyAR]

This kinda reminds me of what the Joker said in the beginning of The Dark Knight, except it involves sanity.

[XpHoBiaX]

Sorta like the Nords and Vikings.
Felling a little weak?

"Get Stronger!"

XD

Anyways, this particular bit of philosophy is in every culture. I think it's good to keep something like this in the back of one's mind.