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…
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#4: Your Right to Fight [Podcast]
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…
4 Actions for a Happy Life
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…
Motivation Is a Waste of Time
When I started martial arts, I became an evangelist. I begged everyone I knew to come to class with me. “Martial arts has it all! Fitness, wisdom, self-defense, self-knowledge!” But no one came. Ever. And I finally got the message—motivation is a waste of time! I made a pledge to move through the world not…
The Day That Turns Your Life Around
I see no point whatsoever in talking about how decisions define you and determine your future. Not when Jim Rohn already said it so perfectly. If you haven’t seen this clip, check it out. It’s worth the six minutes. Message aside, it’s instructive and inspiring just to hear someone communicating so masterfully. Lots to learn…