Welcome to Episode #110 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, “Close Your Mind to Learn More.”
We all know that a martial arts student should keep an open mind, right? But should it stay open forever?
Is it possible that you can keep learning even when you close your mind to new information? Is it possible that you could learn MORE?
I SAY YES!
Of course, I didn’t always believe that, but a recent incident changed my mind for good. A lesson from my first Karate teacher broke a pattern of behavior that I wasn’t even aware of… and it was holding me back!
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Close Your Mind to Learn More
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An interesting and timely subject. I have been struggling with this issue for the past two years. I stopped teaching after many years and moved far away from my teachers and students, but suffered from the fear of missing out and the pressure from organizations to attend every seminar across the country. I am finally coming to the realization that I just want to train at what I know and enjoy it because it makes me happy. It’s nice to hear I’m not alone.
RJ! I’m very pleased that you can now train in peace. Rest assured, there is still much to discover in what you have already chosen to work on. Happy training to you, my friend!
Like they say in French: “CHOISIR, C’EST DEJA RENONCER”, meaning that when you choose something, you have to make sacrifices by already putting aside some other things.
Thank you, Sensei Ando for your good advice on how to better focus.
Ingrid! I’m so happy to see you back in the comments section! Thanks for the education. That’s a perfect phrase! Merci! 🙂