There are a lot of great words in the English language, and a few…well…not so great. Some you mutter under your breath for fear you will be heard; others you belt out before the censors have a chance to bleep them. Today when I talk about martial arts and effort, I’ll be also talking about the “F” word. … Read More Martial Arts, Effort, and the “F” Word
You don’t know if you will ever face a physical altercation at some point in your life. I have never had to physically defend myself, but I feel fairly certain that I would give a good fight back. At least with my martial arts training I’m confident in that I can punch or kick and… Read More Martial Arts Tips for Non-Martial Artists
“Greatness” is a big word, has a big meaning, and makes a big difference in your life. Yes, you can be great, and here is how… The Great Little Picture What’s your big picture? What consumes the bulk of your day or gobbles up your time? Going to work. Raising a family. Organizing bills. Fixing… Read More Find Greatness In Your Life
There are many reasons why I teach a martial art, but here are my top three! If you are a martial artist, there’s no better way to learn yourself than to slow down and explain what you know to someone else. If you are not involved in the martial arts, this shows why I… Read More 3 Reasons Why I Teach a Martial Art
On exam night, two different students walked up to me and said, “Am I going to pass this test? How do you know I’m ready?” One was older than me and one was a child, and yet they both had the very same question. Something inside made them wonder if they really knew everything and if they could… Read More Passing the Martial Art Life Test
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/themartialartswoman/04_The_75_Item_Rule.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 13:14 — 15.4MB) | Embed 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… Read More The 75 Item Rule
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
Is there something you have always wanted to try? Something you have always wanted to do? Let me tell you something. Now is the time. Do you want to learn to play an instrument? Paint a picture? Sing in a band? Understand the difference between the taste of sweet wines? Do you want to a… Read More Give It a Try!
A couple of years ago, I received an unexpected phone call. “Andrea?” the voice questioned. “Do you know who this is?” How could I not? The voice was one that was distinguishable among all the voices I’ve ever heard in my life. We never truly recognize how unique we sound, but just like the shape… Read More Moments of Impact
Want a few easy fixes for feeling better? Hint: we all know what we should be doing, so let me give you a few reminders on exactly why these simple habit changers are so important. Sleep If you are like me, you are sleep deprived! I’m up too late at night, and up too early… Read More Six Simple Strategies for Living Better!
