Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate

Being Stopped by 2 Cop Cars Taught Me a Lesson

Being stopped by 2 cop cars taught me a lesson, but it’s not what you think. It had been a very long day!  I got up at 5:15 a.m. to get ready for work, made the hour drive, and got there just at 7:00 a.m.  I put in a full work day, then headed the hour drive… Read More Being Stopped by 2 Cop Cars Taught Me a Lesson

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate

Letting Go…

Spite.  Revenge.  A Grudge. I’d like to say I have none; but, I would not be speaking the truth.  Sometimes I just want to squash that person who is bragging.  At times I’d like to see that awful person really get what he deserves.  The person who stood in my way of success years ago… Read More Letting Go…

Decreasing Stress, Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy, Reader

4 Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

You have seen martial artists performing fancy forms, jacked-up kicks, wild flips, beautiful techniques, or simple strong movements that highlight the intricacies of the art. Although you appreciate these very physical activities, you also know that they require a level of proficiency that takes years of work and practice. What if I told you that… Read More 4 Ways to Improve Your Martial Art Mindset

Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Philosophy, Reader

Finding the JONCIEN

Like me, you are probably always searching for something. A plan to follow A dream to explore A hope to fulfill An inspiration A motivation A better life An answer to a question There is always something lacking and we spend huge amounts of time trying to find exactly what will solve the problem, bring us… Read More Finding the JONCIEN

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate

Who Are You?

Someone asked me recently, do you know who you are?  I provided the usual reply…”you know, a mother, wife, martial artist, writer, friend…” blah, blah, blah. The truth is I didn’t take even a moment to think about it.  And, what I spewed off are the roles I play in life, not really who I am.  No, to get an… Read More Who Are You?

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate

Hello World.

I was out to dinner with my mother the other day when a man and his wife and daughter walked by.  The man said “hello!” I looked around.  Is he talking to me?  There was no one else there, so I realized he was looking at me and I responded with a sprite “hello!” right… Read More Hello World.

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The 75 Item Rule

THE RULE  In 1999, a top business executive in corporate America made a decision. It was not a decision that he needed for the advancement of his professional career, or one that promoted, demoted, hired, or fired someone.  It didn’t have to do with the paperwork nestled on his desk or his staff who walked the hallways.  I’m not exactly… Read More The 75 Item Rule

Encouragement, Learn to Appreciate

The Day after Father’s Day

The day after Father’s Day Dads go back to being who they are Trying to figure out their teenage sons’ choice of music Or why their wives change their hair color When they are already well-loved the way they are   They get up in the morning for work Or line up what they need… Read More The Day after Father’s Day

Encouragement, Karate, Learn to Appreciate, Motivational, Philosophy

Mastering a Powerful Life

Like you, I’ve had tons of struggles with time issues, staying positive through challenges, raising a family, working and multi-tasking just to keep up.  I don’t have a lot of “me” time and I sometimes compromise sleep or eating well.  If this is also you, don’t worry!  If you can carve a few moments out of… Read More Mastering a Powerful Life

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Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts

Ego.  The bad kind still exists but really should be snuffed out. You may have millions of dollars and wear the nicest clothes; or, you may be very smart and create new and incredible things.  You may own a mega corporation or have fifteen children and a nanny.  All that is great, but you are no… Read More Snuffing Out Bad Ego In Life and Martial Arts