The Martial Arts Perspective
I have a great job. I teach full-time, and get to use mixed martial arts and self-defense as a vehicle for personal development for adults and youngsters. The youngsters get it that they are supposed to be learning full-time, and their parents invest in them. The parents are far more of a challenge when faced with their own personal development. Sometimes adults would prefer to sacrifice than set aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's egotistic - that learning and personal development is a luxury.
Lifelong Learning
Learning is not a luxury , but it is a pastime; nonetheless learning is the sole activity that provides a return on the investment of time and cash. We are almost all of the way through 2015. My students hear it from me one or more times a month. Next year will be the same as this year, apart from these 3 things - the people you've met, the books you have read, and the things you are better at. Human connections, information, and skills.
Starting an Israeli Krav Maga self-defense programme is empowering but might not be for everyone, but the plan must include something that is challenging and time-bound. One problem is the sorts of goals we will set and enjoy don't appear heroic. But the reality is that if we are not growing a little, we're dying a little.
A Basic Development Plan:
I am not getting preachy with adults, but when I am getting questions, I share an example of what I do each month:
Read one book per month on an interesting subject
Make a short list of work and private abilities I'd like to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, small things. Lynda.com could be a great resource for this. I learned video revising, which is great for personal and business. There's a boom in learning opportunities for anything you'd want to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.
Put the telephone down and strike up a fascinating conversation with somebody at the coffee bar once a week, and spend 20 minutes learning about what he or she does. It is the most straightforward place in the world to have a real conversation, without having to "network. " (Yuck)
The months roll by and I I never have the time I'd like. Neither will you. It's gratifying to understand I'm making a little bit of progress at a time, which is coincidentally also the key to progress in self-defense skills.
About the Author:
Eric Scott is a pro martial arts instructor and founder of Self-defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, coaching, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free video introductory class which has additional info than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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