Who am I?

 It is hard being pulled in 2 directions. Am I an instructor or am I a parent. 

While I definitely understand the benefits of having my kids in Kung fu, this has been a stressor of mine. Are they going to do it right?

As an instructor I do not want to give any special treatment for my kids but I think that this interfere with what I would do with my kids if you was not their instructor as well. 

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Our capacity

 Sifu Brinker talked about the wagon of knowledge. This is the capacity for each and one of us to collect and retain knowledge. 

While it might be nice to think that the size of our wagons is the same or that the size of the wagon stays the same - I don’t think it is true. 

We all have different circumstances and starting points and that has an affect on the size of our wagon. How we maintain the wagon also influence the size of the wagon. 

How we organize the items in the wagon also has an impact on the amount of knowledge you can keep before it is falling of the wagon. 

Note for self - maintain your wagon. Expand your wagon. Organize your wagon. 

Just say it!

My work place is a nice place to work in. Sometimes too nice. When people are evaluated for their performance they might not get a full picture of where they are because they are not getting the necessary feedback. 

I prefer letting people know when they have done wrong and what they can improve on without the fear of politics. And I prefer to know that for myself as well. 

Change of Plans

 Spring break is now time for me to take a break. Recharge. Re-plan. 

I want to take the time this week to evaluate where I am and where I want to be. This will require some focus time and most likely change of my plans.

Next time

 Sometimes things do not work the way you want. With all your best intentions there is a colossal failure. 

It can be very frustrating and demoting. But you always have to pickup the pieces and try to do better next time. 

Being a martial artist

For me, becoming a better martial artist is not a major goal. But it is part of the way to become a better person and to impact my surroundings. 

I have found that Kung fu has a lot to offer to my growth and and how I affect others growth as well. 

This is why Kung fu is important for me. 

Who is Mr Stacky?

 As you progress with your training it is natural to look around and compare your progress and your state with others around you. 

But the important thing to remember is that you only have control on your progress. And where you are going to be at the end of the day depends on what YOU are going to be doing today. Not what others are doing. 

Keep investing in your self. Keep making daily progress.