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Have you ever felt like a mistake ended up being a good thing? I suppose that doesn’t happen very often. Mistakes usually mean you’ve done something wrong, or something is not the way it should be. It’s uncomfortable to make a mistake, especially once you realize you’ve made one. You start to hope no one notices or… Read More Mistakes Happen For a Reason
It’s not easy being a martial artist. Yes, I’m joking, of course! Being a martial artist is one of my favorite things. The question is, how can you roll into 2017 with a fresh perspective on your practice? How can you incorporate the excitement of a New Year into the martial artist within? I’m sure… Read More 5 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Martial Art Practice
I grew up with a pleasant childhood, a nice family, decent schools, and a good neighborhood. I recall so many summer evenings in New England when the entire neighborhood of kids would gather together to play games in the front yards and local roads. Hide and seek was a big hit. Everyone loved scurrying around… Read More Live with Greatness
During my journey as a writer, motivator, and martial artist, I meet some of the most incredible people. I could have a page just about all of those who have inspired, motivated, or encouraged me along the way. None do I take for granted. I know that people are placed in my life for a… Read More When You SHOULD Quit
You, like many people, might be fooled into thinking that you are just an average or ordinary person. I disagree. You may be living an average life (and that can be changed), but you are far from being ordinary or average. Every inch of you, right down to the tiny specs of color in your… Read More Create a Powerful Life
I went to a concert with my son the other evening. It’s not what you think. It wasn’t a rock band or some pop music gig, but a concert band made up of percussion, various horns, and drums, just like a marching band. The theme was holiday songs, and the reason we were there is… Read More Transformed
What ignites your imagination? What fire burns deep within your heart? What is your passion, your mission, or your vision? Whatever the answers are, do not let them wane. Do not douse them with complacency. Find a way to take hold of them, control them, and keep them burning. These are good flames. They are the… Read More Brave Your Fires
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It is not a coincidence that opposites attract. Colors on opposite ends of the spectrum look miraculously wonderful together. Different personalities in relationships complement each other. The sky and the earth are worlds apart, and yet they blend together effortlessly. Almost everything has an opposite. Happy and sad. Right and wrong. Light and dark. Up… Read More From Struggle to Strength
There is a storm always brewing, isn’t there? The recent hurricane in Florida and other coastal areas is a perfect example of how storms form, and follow unpredictable paths. They create stress and anxiety for our safety, or the safety of our loved ones. We try to anticipate what will happen, but we cannot. Thankfully,… Read More The Storm
