The new year is coming.
Will you be ready?
You already know that written resolutions without taking action on them is a waste of time.
How do you "muster up" the will power to act on the goals you've set?
As a rule of thumb, start by the goals that are fairly easy to accomplish this way you'll build momentum and confidence. Or find a way to chunk down a goal.
Like losing weight.
Instead of focusing on losing 50 lbs right away in January, which might now seem impossible, overwhelming, and so far fetched, turn your focus to losing 1 lb a week.
This mini-success so to speak will get the ball rolling and help you believe you can do it. You'll surely end up losing more than 1 lb a week once you start getting results and most importantly getting inspired.
This same principle can be used in "flexibility goals" for example or "strength goals".
Chunking down is by far the best way to actually follow through on the goals you've set in 2010.
I'd like to thank you for being one of my subscribers and even more so if you were a customer of ours this year, I really appreciate it.
From my family to yours, may you have an adventurous, fulfilling, and prosperous new year.
Sibok M
Empowering students with the skills and knowledge to increase confidence, fitness, and personal safety.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Never to be Forgotten
At the Great Wall I admired these great big stone tablets lining the walls before starting our ascension through this wonder of the world.The wall's history is set in stone never to be forgotten.
The stone tablets reminded me of the importance of writing, preserving and documenting goals, both past and present as they serve you in keeping track of YOUR history.
It serves you as a reminder of:
- What you were thinking about.
- What needed to be accomplished.
- Your dreams.
- What you went through to reach them.
- Who you were and who you've become.
I still review goals from 2, 3, 5 years ago.
Just the other day I crossed off a goal I had written 7 years ago.
Once you plant a seed in your subconscious mind it doesn't forget. It will be hard at work making sure it accomplishes what you set out to do even if it means taking a few more years for its completion.
When reviewing past and present goals you can't help but feel really happy that you took the time to write and record your thoughts and put a part of you on paper.
Your life and what you make/made of it is worth recording right?
Here you are at that time of year again where you have to prepare for next year's experience.
Physically, where will you BE at this time next year?
How much will you weigh? How strong will you be?
What about Flexibility? Endurance?
Which weapon will you master?
Will you make better food choices?
Cut out filthy habits of smoking or doing drugs?
Increase confidence to follow your true calling in life?
Will you remember to breathe and take care of your internal world, flowing the chi and releasing unwanted stress?
Who are you going to meet this year in love, business or as a role model?
Will you hold yourself accountable throughout the year to make sure you're following through and working towards the completion of the goals you've set?
Will you take some time alone at least once a week to meditate, feel your life and reflect on the choices you've made?
Will you dare to dream big goals?
Will you demand your absolute best even when you don't feel like it?
Will you get right back up after suffering a set-back or disappointment?
Will you walk the path of mastery this year?
I hope you do.
And I'll be right there beside you.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Birthplace of Wudang Neigong
Can you imagine being one of the taoist monks living in this setting?
No wonder they journeyed within, who wouldn't?
External Harmony meets Internal Harmony.
This is the birthplace of Wudang Neigong. The Wudang Mountains.
Forging a deep connection with yourself and flowing the chi within should be one of your highest priorities.
Training in this environment is good for the soul, a complete recharge, simply breathtaking.
Following the sun and the moon in various patterns was part of our intensive training.
If you would like to know more about Neigong Training and how you can get involved visit this link: Wudang Neigong
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
No wonder they journeyed within, who wouldn't?
External Harmony meets Internal Harmony.
This is the birthplace of Wudang Neigong. The Wudang Mountains.
Forging a deep connection with yourself and flowing the chi within should be one of your highest priorities.
Training in this environment is good for the soul, a complete recharge, simply breathtaking.
Following the sun and the moon in various patterns was part of our intensive training.
If you would like to know more about Neigong Training and how you can get involved visit this link: Wudang Neigong
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Key component to feeling massive amounts of...
Even though I didn't have a chance to meet Bruce Lee in person while he was alive, through Bob Wall I feel like I have.
Going through more pictures yesterday from Bob Wall's visit to Canada back in May as well as my time spent with him in July in Los Angeles brought back memories and some important lessons he shared with me.
I happened to interview him in early January of this year and should make it available very soon.
Having such close ties to a man who trained and maintained one of the longest friendships with Bruce Lee is pretty cool indeed, considering not even a handful of people teaching Lee's art today can attest to that.
What was also cool was asking him advice on one of my "Louse Time" Blog Posts that I usually do on Fridays while he was here in May. As you might already know, "Louse Time" originated from the hit movie Enter the Dragon which starred Bob Wall (Ohara) opposite Bruce Lee.
Going through more pictures yesterday from Bob Wall's visit to Canada back in May as well as my time spent with him in July in Los Angeles brought back memories and some important lessons he shared with me.
I happened to interview him in early January of this year and should make it available very soon.
Having such close ties to a man who trained and maintained one of the longest friendships with Bruce Lee is pretty cool indeed, considering not even a handful of people teaching Lee's art today can attest to that.
What was also cool was asking him advice on one of my "Louse Time" Blog Posts that I usually do on Fridays while he was here in May. As you might already know, "Louse Time" originated from the hit movie Enter the Dragon which starred Bob Wall (Ohara) opposite Bruce Lee.
The whole idea of Louse Time is to listen and forget what you think you know.
Always resorting back to a beginner's mind has served me well in my training and I hope you do the same.
To remain "Teachable" at every stage of your training and in life in general is a key component to feeling massive amounts of joy, motivation, and creativity.
Some people find this out later in life, asking themselves: "Why didn't I listen more, do more, or take more chances?"
Avoid these feelings of regret.
Be teachable.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
What a night!
I had a chance to meet many of you at this year's End of Year Gala in Montreal 2 Saturdays ago.
What a night.
Watching the tribute video was both emotional and inspiring to see the years of dedication and what it takes to succeed in the competitive field of martial arts.
30 years and still going strong with this year being the greatest one of all.
If you're a student or following us from wherever you are in the world, Thank You.
This adventure my father has put us on is an exciting one filled with opportunities to meet great people, to better ourselves, and show other people the values of practicing martial arts.
You are part of a winning team. Real people who lives and breathes martial arts everyday.
We look forward to continuing to serve you in the new year that's just around the corner and may you accomplish all of your hopes and dreams in 2010.
Look for many new products and services being offered at the start of the new year.
From our family to yours, Happy Holidays.
Sibok M
What a night.
Watching the tribute video was both emotional and inspiring to see the years of dedication and what it takes to succeed in the competitive field of martial arts.
30 years and still going strong with this year being the greatest one of all.
If you're a student or following us from wherever you are in the world, Thank You.
This adventure my father has put us on is an exciting one filled with opportunities to meet great people, to better ourselves, and show other people the values of practicing martial arts.
You are part of a winning team. Real people who lives and breathes martial arts everyday.
We look forward to continuing to serve you in the new year that's just around the corner and may you accomplish all of your hopes and dreams in 2010.
Look for many new products and services being offered at the start of the new year.
From our family to yours, Happy Holidays.
Sibok M
Monday, December 14, 2009
Quit now or Quit later?
Did you ever wonder why some people are successful in everything they undertake while others never seem to get anywhere really?
I've seen it all too many times in martial arts and the same is true in any other field.
Desire meets Action.
Before long, you realize some work has to be done before you can call yourself a martial artist.
Stickability is 95% ability.
What's common is getting discouraged in the early stages of your training when you feel uncoordinated, stiff and out of shape.
That, I can kind of understand, like all things new, a certain adaptation time is required so you can finally start moving naturally.
Mentally at this stage, the strong are separated from the weak.
What puzzles me are the ones that actually get the results they were looking for, like losing weight, increasing flexibility and strength, building confidence and character, developing skill and proficiency and then slowly see them slide into complacency.
Which is better quitting in the beginning or quitting in the end?
Neither one of them.
Turn your stickability to "high" so you can experience the joys of finishing what you start while realizing the path of self-mastery has no end to it, just a series of steps, moving you upward in your evolution.
Sibok M
I've seen it all too many times in martial arts and the same is true in any other field.
Desire meets Action.
Before long, you realize some work has to be done before you can call yourself a martial artist.
Stickability is 95% ability.
What's common is getting discouraged in the early stages of your training when you feel uncoordinated, stiff and out of shape.
That, I can kind of understand, like all things new, a certain adaptation time is required so you can finally start moving naturally.
Mentally at this stage, the strong are separated from the weak.
What puzzles me are the ones that actually get the results they were looking for, like losing weight, increasing flexibility and strength, building confidence and character, developing skill and proficiency and then slowly see them slide into complacency.
Which is better quitting in the beginning or quitting in the end?
Neither one of them.
Turn your stickability to "high" so you can experience the joys of finishing what you start while realizing the path of self-mastery has no end to it, just a series of steps, moving you upward in your evolution.
Sibok M
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
I feel so sad for them
Last night we went out for dinner at the Lac Lemay Casino in Gatineau to celebrate my spouse's birthday.
We had a great time and the food was excellent except for one thing.
I usually go to the Casino about once a year, not to gamble but to enjoy a show or fine dining.
And this "thing" I already know, I'm reminded of it every time I go there.
I witness first hand the tragedy of not having goals, projects, a business, and ultimately the failure of not finding what you were born to do.
I see a room full of elderly people wasting away at the slot machines. Rows upon rows of white heads staring at a screen.
I feel so sad for them.
Is that life?
Is life so boring and uneventful that you have to settle for that?
I'm not condoning a night out of fun and gambling at the casino. It's just that every time I go I see the same thing.
If the same time and energy was invested in physical training, dream building, creating values for other people, and focusing on your true calling in life at ALL stages of life, wouldn't that bring you more joy, satisfaction and a sense of contribution?
Where do you invest most of YOUR time and attention?
"You become what you think about most of the time".
The first time my dad told me this powerful little sentence I immediately put it into practice.
Build a life you can be proud of, constantly strive to improve yourself and be committed to that philosophy throughout your life.
Only then will you win the real jackpot.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
We had a great time and the food was excellent except for one thing.
I usually go to the Casino about once a year, not to gamble but to enjoy a show or fine dining.
And this "thing" I already know, I'm reminded of it every time I go there.
I witness first hand the tragedy of not having goals, projects, a business, and ultimately the failure of not finding what you were born to do.
I see a room full of elderly people wasting away at the slot machines. Rows upon rows of white heads staring at a screen.
I feel so sad for them.
Is that life?
Is life so boring and uneventful that you have to settle for that?
I'm not condoning a night out of fun and gambling at the casino. It's just that every time I go I see the same thing.
If the same time and energy was invested in physical training, dream building, creating values for other people, and focusing on your true calling in life at ALL stages of life, wouldn't that bring you more joy, satisfaction and a sense of contribution?
Where do you invest most of YOUR time and attention?
"You become what you think about most of the time".
The first time my dad told me this powerful little sentence I immediately put it into practice.
Build a life you can be proud of, constantly strive to improve yourself and be committed to that philosophy throughout your life.
Only then will you win the real jackpot.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Neigong Training at the Temple of Heaven
It was quite something to walk around this beautiful place.
Not just from an architectural stand point but from the landscape as well. Some of the trees here are 800 years old.
It is said that this temple was built as the meeting point between heaven and earth.
One thing for sure, there's a feeling of calmness and serenity here.
I like the symbolism behind each building and what it represents as well as why and how they were built. Every building serves a purpose adding to the overall beauty of the park.
Everything is calculated.
The imperial north-south axis that runs from the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City to the main Olympic site is quite impressive.
The way the number 9 or multiples of it were used to build the Altar of Heaven. The steps, the balustrades, the railings and the altar floor all comprise the multiple of 9, the numerical epitome of Yang, the positive force.
Standing on the center tablet of the Altar of Heaven was once considered the most sacred spot in the Chinese Empire. A person standing in the center of the altar who speaks softly will hear the echo of his own voice.
"Standing on the Center Tablet"
Others on the platform will not hear it because the sound echoes off the surrounding balustrade and returns directly to the center of the circle.
Another interesting point, if one stands on the first flagstone at the bottom of the staircase which leads up to the southern entrance door of the Hall of the Imperial Heavenly Vault and claps or shouts loudly, a single echo is produced; standing on the second flagstone, a double echo is produced; and on the third flagstone, a triple echo can be heard.
Also, in the same courtyard, if two people stand at the east and west extremes of the circular "Echo Wall" and speak softly, the sound will be propelled around to the person on the opposite side.
Not bad considering this was built starting in the 1400s.
Another area where the Chinese were and are ahead of their time is with internal energy development.
While in the park we managed to take some time, secluded in the forest, to practice our Neigong (internal work) training.
As you can see from this picture there are many spots where one can take time to harness and flow the chi energy in the body and to do it in this place was a privilege and an honor.
Want to know more about Neigong?
Check this out.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Not just from an architectural stand point but from the landscape as well. Some of the trees here are 800 years old.
It is said that this temple was built as the meeting point between heaven and earth.
One thing for sure, there's a feeling of calmness and serenity here.
I like the symbolism behind each building and what it represents as well as why and how they were built. Every building serves a purpose adding to the overall beauty of the park.
Everything is calculated.
The imperial north-south axis that runs from the Temple of Heaven to the Forbidden City to the main Olympic site is quite impressive.
The way the number 9 or multiples of it were used to build the Altar of Heaven. The steps, the balustrades, the railings and the altar floor all comprise the multiple of 9, the numerical epitome of Yang, the positive force.
Standing on the center tablet of the Altar of Heaven was once considered the most sacred spot in the Chinese Empire. A person standing in the center of the altar who speaks softly will hear the echo of his own voice.
"Standing on the Center Tablet"
Others on the platform will not hear it because the sound echoes off the surrounding balustrade and returns directly to the center of the circle.
Another interesting point, if one stands on the first flagstone at the bottom of the staircase which leads up to the southern entrance door of the Hall of the Imperial Heavenly Vault and claps or shouts loudly, a single echo is produced; standing on the second flagstone, a double echo is produced; and on the third flagstone, a triple echo can be heard.Also, in the same courtyard, if two people stand at the east and west extremes of the circular "Echo Wall" and speak softly, the sound will be propelled around to the person on the opposite side.
Not bad considering this was built starting in the 1400s.
Another area where the Chinese were and are ahead of their time is with internal energy development.
While in the park we managed to take some time, secluded in the forest, to practice our Neigong (internal work) training.
As you can see from this picture there are many spots where one can take time to harness and flow the chi energy in the body and to do it in this place was a privilege and an honor.
Want to know more about Neigong?
Check this out.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
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