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…
Welcome to the fourth episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Your Right to Fight.” No matter how smart you are, or whose advice you listen to, you’ll never be truly happy until you embrace your right to fight. This show is all about giving yourself the permission to do whatever it takes…
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…
Welcome to the third episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Sucker Punched By Life. In this show, we talk about — POW! — being sucker punched! No matter how much we try to eat healthy, stay fit, make smart investments, and connect with reliable people, life has a way of sneaking up…
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,…
Welcome to the second episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Win Every Argument. Do you find yourself arguing with friends and family all the time? Do you avoid arguments at all costs? Do you think arguing is just a huge waste of time? Like it or not, argument is part of life….
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…
