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…
Welcome to the first episode of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Are You a Fighter? In this show, I introduce myself (Hi there!) and the goal of spreading the wisdom of the martial arts to anyone and everyone. We then dive into the question of how we react when life blocks our pursuit…
I was a guest on the internet radio show Broad Topics with Laura Nickerson a few years ago. The topic was women’s self-defense tips. I thought it was lost forever… But guess what? I found it! You can still listen to the interview online! Amazing! Even better, you can listen to it right here. Just…
You’re having a bad day. You feel detached from the world. Your belly gurgles with malaise. Your heart is a block of ice. Relax! There is hope! I’m embarrassed to say it took me over 30 years to figure out how to live a happy life. Of course, it would be more embarrassing if I…
When I started Tae Kwon Do, I got kicked in the head. Not with a foot, but with a bold statement. My teacher told me he could tell everything he needed to know about me the moment I stepped on the mats. My posture, my movement, my eye contact…it all gave away who I was…
