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 kids. The children 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. At times , adults would rather sacrifice than set aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's greedy - that learning and personal development is a luxurious excess.
Lifelong Learning
Learning is not a luxury , but it is a pastime; nonetheless learning is the sole past-time that offers a return on the investment of money and time. We are most 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, excepting these three things - the people you've met, the books you have read, and the things you're better at. Human connections, knowledge, and abilities.
Starting 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 difficulty is the sorts of goals we will set and enjoy don't seem brave. But the reality is that if we are not growing a little, we are dying a little bit.
A Basic Development Plan:
I do not get preachy with adults, but when I get questions, I share an example of what I do every month:
Read one book each month on an engaging subject
Make a short list of work and private skills I'd like to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, small things. Lynda.com can be a great resource for this. I learned video revising, which is great for personal and business. There is a boom in learning chances for anything you'd want to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.
Put the telephone down and strike up a fascinating conversation with someone at the coffee bar once a week, and spend 20 minutes finding out about what he or she does. It's the most straightforward place in the world to have a genuine conversation, while not having to "network. " (Yuck)
The months roll by and I I never have the wherewithal I would like. Neither will you. It's gratifying to understand I'm making a little bit of progress at a time, which is by coincidence 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 more information than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.
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