This is how it goes... You think you are busy without any moment to spare and then life proves to you that it can get worse.
about 2 weeks ago I started a couple more projects in addition to the ones I already have. The first week, when I was in the USA, I worked enough for 2 weeks. When I was back I was in catching up mode.
The bad: I can't continue like this forever. Something will have to give.
The good: once I'm back to normal, normal won't seem so bad :-).
The ugly: I have a feeling it will get worse before it will get better again.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Are you ready for the ride?
We are in the last stretch of the IHC Horse year and getting ready to welcome new members for next year's team. A lot has been said about commitment, engagement, routine. One thing that everyone should ask themselves is "am I ready for the ride?".
Like many rides there going to be ups and downs. There going to be scary parts. There going to thrilling parts. Looking at the ride, you need to ask yourself where do you want to be in a year (yeah, the ride doesn't take us all to the same destination...).
No matter what your skill level, no matter if you had to work in Timbuktu for 3 months, no matter if you were injured for awhile - you need to be part of the team. You are part of the team!
Being part of a group makes it easier to overcome difficulties, to stay engaged, to learn new stuff (and from others mistakes), and to find new friends.
I wish all new and returning members a safe and exciting journey. Hold tight and enjoy the ride. See you on the mats.
Like many rides there going to be ups and downs. There going to be scary parts. There going to thrilling parts. Looking at the ride, you need to ask yourself where do you want to be in a year (yeah, the ride doesn't take us all to the same destination...).
No matter what your skill level, no matter if you had to work in Timbuktu for 3 months, no matter if you were injured for awhile - you need to be part of the team. You are part of the team!
Being part of a group makes it easier to overcome difficulties, to stay engaged, to learn new stuff (and from others mistakes), and to find new friends.
I wish all new and returning members a safe and exciting journey. Hold tight and enjoy the ride. See you on the mats.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Where are you?
After getting my black belt last year I kept going on excitement and adrenaline for few more months. The Pandamonium in May and the July 1st demo kept me motivated. During the summer we were gone for many weekends. Although during the week I was at the kwoon, not being there for Friday/Saturday classes and open training was not good for my engagement level.
Making the decision that I need to be engaged meant that I had to start spending time at the kwoon on Saturday. This is not a sacrifice for me as I spend time with my wife and kids, improve my health (physical and mental) and enjoy being around friends.
On the quest for continuous improvement, I cannot rest on past glory. I must train, be present at the kwoon and become a role model to my kids. Nothing is easy in life except for giving up.
Making the decision that I need to be engaged meant that I had to start spending time at the kwoon on Saturday. This is not a sacrifice for me as I spend time with my wife and kids, improve my health (physical and mental) and enjoy being around friends.
On the quest for continuous improvement, I cannot rest on past glory. I must train, be present at the kwoon and become a role model to my kids. Nothing is easy in life except for giving up.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
Back
Ready to be back. This is too long of a break for me. I like having some extra time at home but I miss being at the Kwoon. I'm exited about what happening this year. I usually don't like changes but this time I think it will be better. See you all on the mats.
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