Today marks the 131st year since Edison first was successful with his carbon filament light bulb which lasted for 13.5 hours back in 1879.
The reason I bring this up is the mindset and important lesson that can be drawn from Edison's struggle with making this discovery.
Everyone knows (or should know) that Edison failed 10,000 times before being successful with his invention.
Talk about persistence!
And we are sometimes frustrated in our martial art training when we don't get it the first try!
How ridiculous.
This ties in perfectly with one of Bruce Lee's famous quotes: "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times."
Take from Edison and Bruce Lee's example and do with it what you will.
Persistence and a never give up attitude is crucial to accomplishing your goals.
Although your martial art journey is never all highs and all lows, I assure you the rewards of sticking with it and following through will bring personal satisfaction and a deep feeling of accomplishment not because you reach black belt but to realize you did not allow any circumstances to deviate you from your objective.
Success builds Confidence.
The ultimate goal is to mirror what you do in the Dojo and match it in everything else you undertake in your life. Be relentless. Be a warrior and never, ever give up.
Master Yourself,
Sibok M
Empowering students with the skills and knowledge to increase confidence, fitness, and personal safety.
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