A Fighter - is usually someone who chooses to fight for a purely ego-centric reason. He or she is seeking to gain something, whether it's a trophy, money, fame, whatever. A fighter has a need to be "right," "best," "toughest," and a myriad of other self-grandizing reasons that drive them to "compete" for a "number-one" position. And, whether it's a fist-fight, all-out war, or an argument between spouses, if the goal is to "win" and cause the other to "lose," this is the mindset of the fighter.
A Soldier - at least in Today's military forces, is usually there because...
...it's a job.
From my experience, most who are known as soldiers by whatever name are looking for a career that is very-much divorced from the concept and preparation for warfare. And, while many may have a driving need to fight to "kill a Commie, for mommie," most, regardless of whether they volunteered or were drafted, are at the whim of whatever powers-that-be are determining Today's enemy.
Where the fighter picks his own fights and does so for his own reasons, the soldier is a tool of the State and has no say in who he must fight or even whether the cause is just or agreeable to him.
A Warrior - on the other hand, is uniquely poised between the two previous extremes. And even though the word, "warrior," is used far too often in different contexts - from security forces to the names of sports teams - the psychology I'm talking about here can be traced back to the most ancient of times when man began to see beyond his own limiting self-view.
While he or she does engage in conflict of their own choosing, the reason that a warrior chooses to fight is almost always for a cause larger-than-self. A warrior understands the true scope and priorities in warfare and does not jump too quickly in deciding to engage a so-called enemy.
And, while a warrior may also be a soldier, he or she chooses this path for the same "big-picture" reason. He or she is free to choose the side that they will fight for, as opposed to having their fate chosen for them. The true warrior's concern is not for political "right-ness" or "self-righteousness." It is for the protection of what he or she has decided is important and worth protecting.
As you can see, the question is really designed to lead the student to an understanding of how the individual's heart - intent - or focus - is aligned. Leading from selfishness to selfless-ness, it can be seen for those with eyes to see.
you choose your path. in life every fight is the main event of the evening. how you take it or not is based on what you seek and the reason you're fighting.
after reading that and thinking of things happening now "Today's fortune: If fate means you to lose, give it a good fight anyhow." well I consider myself as a warrior and for me every fight can be won when something is worth fighting for. so be it, let em bring it on.
now touch gloves and get ready for war
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