The Martial Arts Perspective
I have a great job. I teach full-time, and get to use mixed martial arts and self-defense as a conveyance for personal development for kids and adults. The kids get it that they are meant to be learning full-time, and their mom and dad invest in them. The parents are far more of a challenge when faced with their own personal development. Sometimes adults would rather sacrifice than put aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's greedy - that learning and personal development is an indulgence.
Lifelong Learning
Learning is not an indulgence , but it is a leisure activity; nonetheless learning is the sole leisure activity that provides a return on the investment of time and cash. We are the majority of the way through 2015. My students hear it from me at least once every month. Next year will be the same as this year, excepting these three things - the people you have met, the books you have read, and the things you are better at. Human connections, knowledge, and skills.
Starting an Israeli Krav Maga self-defense program is enfranchising but might not be for everyone, but the plan needs to include something that is challenging and time-bound. One issue is the kinds of goals we will set and enjoy don't seem heroic. But the reality is that if we aren't growing a little, we are dying a bit.
A Basic Development Plan:
I am not getting preachy with adults, but when I am getting questions, I share an instance of what I do each month:
Read one book per month on a fascinating topic
Make a short list of work and private talents I'd like to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, little things. Lynda.com can be a great resource for this. I learned video editing, which is excellent for private and business. There's a boom in learning chances for anything you'd need to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.
Put the phone down and strike up an interesting conversation with someone at the coffee bar once every week, and spend 20 minutes studying about what he or she does. It's the easiest place in the world to have a real conversation, without having to "network. " (Yuck)
The months roll by and I I never have the wherewithal I would like. Neither will you. It's satisfying to grasp I'm making some progress at a time, which is by coincidence also the key to progress in selfdefense skills.
About the Author:
Eric Scott is a pro martial arts instructor and founder of Self-defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, coaching, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free video introductory class which has additional info than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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