The Martial Arts Perspective
I have a great job. I teach full-time, and get to use karate and self-defense as a vessel for personal development for adults and youngsters. The youngsters get it that they are supposed to be learning full-time, and their mom and dad invest in them. The parents are rather more of a challenge when faced with their own personal development. On occasion adults would rather sacrifice than put aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's selfish - that learning and personal development is an indulgence.
Lifelong Learning
Learning isn't a luxurious excess , but it is a past-time; however , learning is the sole leisure activity that provides a return on the investment of time and money. We are almost all of the way through 2015. My clients hear it from me at least once every month. Next year will be the same as this year, excepting these 3 things - the people you've met, the books you've read, and the things you're better at. Human connections, and skills.
Starting an Israeli Krav Maga self-defense program is enfranchising but might not be for everyone, but the plan must include something that is challenging and time-bound. One problem is that the kinds of goals we can set and enjoy don't appear courageous. But the truth is that if we aren't growing a little, we are dying a little.
A Basic Development Plan:
I do not get preachy with adults, but when I get questions, I share an illustration of what I do every month:
Read one book per month on an interesting topic
Make a short list of work and personal skills I would like to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, tiny things. Lynda.com can turn out to be a great resource for this. I learned video revising, which is superb for private and business. There is a boom in learning possibilities for anything you'd need to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.
Put the phone down and strike up an engaging conversation with somebody at the coffee bar once every week, and spend 20 minutes finding out about what she does. It is the most simple place in the world to have a real conversation, while not having to "network. " (Yuck)
The months roll by and I I never have the time I want. Neither will you. It's satisfying to grasp I am making a little bit of progress at a time, which is coincidentally 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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