Sunday 7 February 2016

The Animal Transition

Well as of yesterday I have submitted my goals and training plan with the belief and confidence of a successful year in not only my training and it's advancement, but my approach and personal advancement in all aspects of my life. I am in a good place right now and there is that restoration of excitement and focus. I sorted a lot of things out the last while, completely deleting anything from my life that I don't need, and as a result my load is light at the moment with the exception of a hectic work schedule and a flu that just doesn't want to submit to my natural immune system. I'm not really fond of pills and such, as I prefer to suffer it out and let my body do the work. I do believe I am at the end of it though. I've left the cough and congestion stage and now in the no energy , body ache stage. Hopefully a good night sleep will give my body the final step it needs to irradicate this flu and I can continue on with my training and function as normal. As far as work goes, it is what it is. I'm just grateful to have a job... period.

I'm excited for the banquet coming up and can't wait to see some really awesome people that have had a very profound effect on my life be promoted to black belt. Working with the I Ho Chuan and soaking up that unexplained energy that fills the air that changes your life forever. Only to inspire one to charge into the next year fueled by that very fire that you see in the eyes of those being promoted. I couldn't more happy for them or grateful that I made their aquantance or gained some of their friendship.

As far as the rest of it goes, I was glad to make the meeting yesterday. It was good to spend an hour with my past teammates and meet some of the new. To those not returning I hope you have another great year, and to the newcomers, let's do this!

Getting back to my plans and goals this year, I really thought about doing this right. My plan is pretty straight forward and is laid out just like we are taught, set a goal, make a plan, get some solid success coaches, and engage that plan. Seems pretty straight forward right? It will be as long as I do a few very critical things. Keep my approach pure to myself and what I am doing. If I wander, it's my responsibility to get back on the path by reaching out to my coaches, that's what they are for. Remain accountable to the team and show the school what I am doing through pyhsical presence and my journaling. I can write down all the stuff I want and post it, but honestly if you never see anyone train, struggle, sweat, are you going to take them seriously and are you leading by example? No, your not. Writing down stuff, posting it and then prancing around here and there shows nothing. I mean sometimes that's all you have, and I'm not saying posting your numbers doesn't mean anything, of course it does and I will continue to do so myself. But when your at the kwoon your training should be able to back those numbers up and that is exactly what needs to be done. Especially if your grading. That will be my focus this year. To do my absolute best to be at the kwoon as much as I possibly can and not try to do this alone. This has always posed a serious challenge for myself and others and I'm hoping to break this personal cycle. Time will tell I guess. See you at the Kwoon.

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