The Martial Arts Perspective
I have an awesome job. I teach full-time, and get to use karate and self-defense as a conveyance for personal development for adults and youngsters. The youngsters get it that they're supposed to be learning full-time, and their parents invest in them. The adults are far more of a challenge when faced with their own personal development. Sometimes adults would rather sacrifice than put aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's greedy - that learning and personal development is an indulgence.
Lifelong Learning
Learning isn't a luxury , but it is a pastime; nonetheless learning is the only past-time that offers a return on the investment of time and money. We are the majority of the way through 2015. My students hear it from me once or more a month. Next year will be the same as this year, excepting these 3 things - the people you have met, the books you've read, and the things you're better at. Human connections, knowledge, and abilities.
Beginning an Israeli Krav Maga self-defense programme is enfranchising but might not be for everyone, but the plan needs to include something that is challenging and time-bound. One problem is the kinds of goals we can set and enjoy don't seem courageous. But the reality is that if we're not growing a little, we're dying a little.
A Basic Development Plan:
I do not get preachy with adults, but when I get questions, I share an instance of what I do each month:
Read one book per month on an interesting topic
Make a short list of work and private skills I want to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, little things. Lynda.com could be a great resource for this. I learned video revising, which is excellent for private and business. There is a boom in learning opportunities for anything you'd wish to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.
Put the phone down and strike up an engaging conversation with somebody at the coffee shop once every week, and spend 20 minutes finding out about what she or he does. It's the easiest place in the world to have a real conversation, without needing to "network. " (Yuck)
The months roll by and I I never have time I would like. Neither will you. It's gratifying to know I'm making some progress at a time, which is by coincidence also the key to progress in martial arts.
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 more information than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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