It all starts with a beginner’s mind Created by the author — Original image from Pexels That skinny kid wearing a white belt up there is me. I’m in the Jundokan in Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Karate. I’m glistening with sweat from the 100 degrees and 80% humidity cauldron. I was a black belt who
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#3: Strong female role models Created by the author I still get a funny look when other guys find out I do yoga. In the West, we are conditioned to associate yoga with hot women in lycra. Yet yoga has added so much value to my life. Every class is in the highlights of my
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2500-year-old lessons that we still don’t exploit Photo by Ali Yahya on Unsplash Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has a biblical reputation. I’ve studied martial arts for half my life so even more so. Sun Tzu was a military strategist and advisor to a king in China around 500BC. We should read The Art of War as a guide
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Stop addictions and empower yourself Created by the author — original image from Bob Fisher on Unsplash What do you think of when you see sumo warriors? I see incredible power and determination. It all starts in their mind by harnessing Fudoshin, which translates to the immovable mind. It is thinking in a way where there is
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Challenge your mind and blossom A photo of the author, created by the author Entering into the late 20s is scary. You straddle between being considered young but you also have several years experience in the real world. We all live our lives at different paces. It is easy to compare to others. Some people
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Do not put yourself on a pedestal Created by the author — Original image from WikiMedia Commons No words can do justice to the leadership of Nelson Mandela. His leadership style is a stark contrast to most advice given today. You’ve probably read tips from many leaders but have you ignored potentially the best leader
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With personal tweaks for practicality Created by the author — original image from Jason Hogan on Unsplash Ifyou’re reading this, you’re probably like me. I constantly chase new goals whilst on the brink of burnout. It can be a tiring cycle but it doesn’t have to be. I’m in a great place mentally at the moment and
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I earned less than a dollar but it was a success! A photo of the author, created by the author The Lesson Publishing Was Not That Scary! If you just wanted the punchline, feel free to stop here! Read on to learn more about my experiences and hopefully reduce any anxiety you have about posting.
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