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From Struggle to Opportunity

You and I face hard times. 2020 is an unusual year, at the least! One thing that I know about hard times, however, is that they drive me to find new and innovative ways to find opportunity and success. … Read More From Struggle to Opportunity

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

Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

So many times, people limit themselves because of their age. It’s true. The body changes over time. Women contend with additional changes due to childbirth (I have 4 kids!). Still, you limit yourself if you never push or strive for more and that has nothing to do with age. I suppose this explains why I:… Read More Age Is Not a Number. It’s a Choice.

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Floating in Time

Sometimes, I feel like I am floating in time.  Have you ever felt that way? I catch a glimpse of the past at a random moment.  It happened recently.  I realized that it has been nearly two years since I moved from Florida, where I had lived since 1981, to Tucson.  It brought back memories… Read More Floating in Time

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Stop Hindering Success

You probably have a hectic schedule, like I do.  If you are raising a family, building a dojo, working full time, or teaching martial arts, life can be exciting but draining.  Every morning you wake up with a list of “to-do” items and you set your sights on accomplishing as many as possible.  Still, at… Read More Stop Hindering Success

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Be Inspired!

Hi, I hope you are having a fantastic day today! If not, remain hopeful and positive for a better tomorrow. I know you will push through to something better. I wanted to take a couple of moments to introduce you to my books, as they are an extension and another component of my mission to… Read More Be Inspired!

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Life Upside Down

Have you ever opened your eyes to a new day and thought, “Life feels upside down?” Maybe someone said something to shake you up, hurt your feelings, or even hated you for whatever reason? Perhaps someone you trusted even disclosed your personal conversation to others. There are some days that will not turn out the… Read More Life Upside Down

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5 Ways to Infuse Spirituality into your Martial Art

Many non-martial artists think that all martial artists infuse spirituality in to their martial art. Look at the very popular Kung Fu television series! There was more martial art spirituality in that show than you can measure with a mile-long measuring tape. The main character was a Shaolin monk who traveled through the American Old West armed… Read More 5 Ways to Infuse Spirituality into your Martial Art