Archive for August, 2009

Reactive or Proactive Person

August 31, 2009

A Reactive Person: 1. Relies on chance or luck 2. Feels "victimized" 3. Avoids responsibility for results 4. Would rather have someone else or a group share the responsibility for an outcome 5. Instead of training others, they do the work they should be teaching somebody else to do 6. Treats all tasks alike rather [...]

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Respect for Your School Teacher

August 28, 2009

I am working on a project to improve the respect that should be given to all school teachers. In many cases, circumstances have gotten so bad that the teacher is little more than a babysitter – and that is just wrong! School teachers are one of the key ingredients in helping our children become healthy and [...]

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Shibumi – The Pursuit of Perfection

August 24, 2009

Occasionally, you experience moments of perfection: A day when no matter what punch, kick or move was thrown at you, you were totally on your game and you were untouchable and felt indestructible. This is what you should strive for every day. The ultimate goal is to experience this on a more regular basis, working [...]

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Preparing your kids for “Back to School” Season

August 18, 2009

I have been promoting to the parents in my karate school that to best prepare your child for the upcoming school year, that they should start now! Going to bed and waking up at the time they are going to need to for school will take the hassle out of your mornings when school starts. [...]

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