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Martial arts practitioners are a lot like popcorn. All the kernels look similar, but when popped they end up transforming into beautiful, distinct shapes. Maybe calling martial artists “popcorn” sounds a little strange, but isn’t it important that you get a chance to “pop” at some point in life? Show your true colors? Stand out because… Read More Popcorn with that Martial Art?
There is no secret about where destiny dwells. It’s not far from you in any given moment. It might look like a crystal ball or a star, or maybe it’s just an aura. You might reach out to touch it. You never will feel its power that way; but, it will touch you. Following your destiny… Read More Where Destiny Dwells
What ignites your imagination? What fire burns deep within your heart? What is your passion, your mission, your vision? Whatever the answers are, don’t let them wane. Don’t 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 heated truths and… Read More Ignite Your Martial Art Flame
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
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…
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
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
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?
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.
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
