Be you. Sounds simple enough. Yet it’s probably the greatest challenge of your life. Sure, it was easy to be you when you were a child. You could scream and cry. You could run around without your pants. You could lie down on the floor at the mall. You could grab a crayon and draw…
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Faith: The Knockout Secret to Success
If I told you the secret to success in every area of your life is faith, what would you say? My friends smile politely and find an excuse to head for the door. Why? Because when we hear the word “faith”, we usually think about religion… which is a big mistake! Forget about religion for…
Why Are You Hitting Yourself?
Ready for a martial arts living tip? Well, here it is—stop hitting yourself! If this video tip doesn’t play, you can find a full transcript right below. Either way, I hope it helps! 🙂 Stop Hitting Yourself! If you had to deal with a bully or a bigger brother growing up, you probably remember him…
Paranoia Into Power: How to Fear Less and Smile More
Paranoid. That’s what some people call me when they find out I do martial arts. What are you so afraid of? What do you think is going to happen? They presume I wake up every day terrified I’m going to be robbed or murdered. They presume I rush home and lock myself in the basement…
#13: Paranoia into Power [Podcast]
Welcome to Episode #13 of the Fight for a Happy Life podcast, Paranoia Into Power. The world can be a scary place. You watch the news, read the headlines, and face your own strong of disappointments and disasters. Some days, the bad vibes can be so overwhelming you may not even want to leave your…
Martial Arts Don’t Lie…Do You?
People ask me why I practice martial arts. They never like my answer. Do I like to fight? No. Am I afraid of being attacked? No. Am I a health nut? No. Do I like wacky uniforms, bare feet, gongs, and incense? No. Actually, I don’t like any of those things. Especially bare feet. The…
Your Greatest Self-Defense Weapon
I am about to reveal the greatest self-defense weapon known to humankind. A weapon you have in your possession right now. A weapon that cannot be taken away from you. It never grows dull or runs out of ammunition. It can also be taken into schools and on board airplanes without a permit. What is…