Bombings. School shootings. Genocide. Over and over, the headlines tell the story of violence. And with each incident, there is a wave of shock, grief, and outrage. It can be overwhelming. But it shouldn’t be. Not if you want to maximize your happiness in this world. To do that, you need to find a way…
Category: SELF EMPOWERMENT
Ideas for fitness of mind, body, and spirit.
The Invisible Path to Success
The path to success is not always visible. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t there. There are two types of phenomena in the universe: things you see and things you don’t see. Many of us focus on what’s visible in life because it’s easy to measure and compare. How much you weigh, how much you…
Sting Like a Bee: Tips for the Little Guy
Muhammad Ali described his boxing style with the famous phrase: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Did you ever wonder why a heavyweight boxer would compare himself to a tiny bumblebee? The average bumblebee weighs about five hundredths of a gram. They say a queen bumblebee weighs almost a full gram, but no one’s…
Your Right to Fight: Stop Being So Nice!
Has anyone ever told you that you have a right to fight back against bullies and bad guys? Have you ever said it to yourself? Probably not! Even in the martial arts, most of the people I meet are nice, kind-hearted people who seem uncomfortable with the idea of using violence as a means to…
Sucker Punched By Life
The first time I was sucker punched, I was in first grade. It was recess. I was standing in a field of grass. POW! Okay, now I’m lying on my back. I’m staring up at the sky. There’s a third grader sitting on my chest. He looks angry. And the only thought in my head…
How To Win Every Argument
Ever wished you knew how to win every argument? The secret may be simpler than you think. Years ago, I was getting ready for work when I heard a knock at the door. A pair of young, religious fellows greeted me with a question: “Do you have a moment to talk about God?” I answered,…
Are You a Fighter?
When I started Kung Fu, my teacher asked me a simple question: “Are you a fighter?” I answered immediately, “No.” A strange response from someone who had already earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and had been studying martial arts for several years. But the way I was raised, being called a fighter…