Came across this new anti-obesity video. Love the way it’s presented. The epidemic starts from day one and that’s undeniable. The current trend of “they’re young and they deserve treats” is killing them.
Poison is not a treat. Let’s redefine that belief…. (Read the rest)
Why do certain kids always get picked last in gym class?
Why do certain employees always get skipped over for promotion?
Why does life seem to present opportunities to some while it appears to ignore others?
My analysis is that it’s because those individuals would never pick themselves. If you’re not willing to pick yourself, neither are your peers. Doors … (Read the rest)
If you didn’t already know, I’m anti-shoe. It’s not some hippie OWS thing, it’s a don’t-enjoy-needless-injuries thing. I take showers, I promise.
I’ve talked a bit about why I don’t like shoes, but nothing explains it quite as well as a well-made infographic. This, in a nutshell, is why I am waging a strike against shoes and why you should … (Read the rest)
The sign of a great fighter is her ability to be intentional. Every technique, every transition, every feint and fake, every counter, and every action in the ring is deliberate. She controls the opponent by controlling the ring, by adjusting the distance, and by pacing the match. What she does she does on purpose; nothing, including her victory, is accidental. … (Read the rest)
Are you a martial arts teacher or school owner? I want to invite you to join me on Google+ for weekly “hangouts.” We’ll be discussing curriculum, marketing, pedagogy, growth, HR, and more! It’s free and it can help you grow your school.
Google+ is like a mix between Facebook, Twitter, and Skype. It’s a powerful social network and … (Read the rest)
I’ve talked at length over the past few years about how the martial arts industry is shooting itself in the foot. I’ve written some of my points down (here’s 10 of them in one article, here’s one, and here’s another) and there’s still a lot more to come, including some big ones. In keeping with the theme, … (Read the rest)
I can’t go a single day without multiple students worrying about what other students are doing in class; not in an inquisitive way but more in a I’m the boss and I didn’t authorize that kind of way. Worry about yourself.
I can’t go a single day without a fellow adult giving me some sort of advice that I didn’t ask for. … (Read the rest)
I’ve hit 100 posts! (Oh, you need to be part of the tribe by now! If you’re not, what are you waiting for?) And with that, I’ll direct my 101st post to an old post by Tim Elmore that I wanted to highlight here:
Let me ask you a question. Do you know what single ingredient can foreshadow a student’s
Photo Credit: Manuel Madeira
An important part of personal development, nurturing and maintaining healthy relationships, and being a functional adult is having the ability to diagnose your thoughts, feelings, and attitudes and eventually make adjustments to them.
All too often people’s thoughts and feelings are distorted versions of reality. And living within this distortion creates a breakdown in self-esteem and relationships…. (Read the rest)
Follow the leader teaches that the person in front is the only one who leads and all others are followers. It assigns a role and a job. If I thought I was a good leader but the teacher put someone else in front and told everyone to “follow the leader”, I just got downgraded. Now my job is to follow; … (Read the rest)