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We Stand on the Shoulders of Those Who Came Before Us.
While this expression from Benjamin Mays has been utilized to represent many different areas of life, it is absolutely a truism that I don’t take for granted. And, it’s a favorite expression of my long-time teacher, Professor Robert Austin, for very good reason.
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Can You Choose To Be a Pacifist?
About 20 years ago I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Bob Orlando (who passed in 2016). Mr. Orlando was a very inspirational person, a great martial artist, and a pacifist. While I have seen this quote attributed to others, and I recently saw somebody try to take credit for the expression themselves, I believe…
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Happiness- It’s Not What You Think
Recently, I had a conversation with my instructor (Professor Austin), and we were discussing how the meaning of things can change over time. As a specific example, he brought up the Declaration of Independence (and then sent me documentation via e-mail to support what it was we were discussing).
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The secret to getting really, really good…
I’ve been training in the martial arts for over 40 years. In that time, I’ve noticed that some people get really, really good at this. Others… not so much. I’ve had ample to time to watch literally thousands of people partake in the training journey, and there actually is a secret to getting good- not…
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