Do what you’re told when you must do what is important. Other than that, question everything. We make breakthroughs when we question and act. So go do it.
Don’t sell yourself short. If you have a vision, go after it. If something needs changing, change it! Spouting off poetic and sharing on social media represents how you feel about something, but what are you doing about it?
Martial arts change and evolve because they are brought into question. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It is up to all of us to work together whether it be Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, MMA, Kali, Jiu-Jitsu, painting, drawing, writing, bookkeeping, beekeeping, playing guitar, golfing, driving, tailoring (fill in the blank) if we want to progress. It takes a group. One person can start, but there must be follow through on a team’s part to make a change.
Every day I look for motivation. It can come at any time. It can be obvious or can come when you really need it. Continually look for quotes, actions, and various accomplishments to push you in a positive direction. We often hear from people, “you work all the time, 7 days a week. Do you ever ask yourself if you’ve given too much?” Yes. It is a lot. It does take it’s toll, but I ask you all this, “have you given enough?”
Great things come with diligence and effort. I’m never going to be satisfied with my martial arts training. I want to be pushed. When I’m on my death bed, waiting to be a part of the cosmos I DON’T want to look back and say, “I should’ve.” I want to know “I did.”
S. Derhammer
