As a long-time martial arts and meditation practitioner, I've come to think of health, relationships, business, martial arts, and any other life endeavor worth dedication as wholistic adventures, involving a bigger picture approach mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. With every adventure, I believe we must act from Purpose--that is, from our authentic selves and our purest intentions therein, in line with our honest integrity and sense of connection to all other things. This, I believe, is the way of the Peaceful Warrior. Below, you'll find some perspectives I've developed based on my own trials, errors, and accomplishments, whether it be in the ring, in relationships, creating art, or building companies. These notes are posted each week on this page, in the Epoch Times Newspaper, and throughout my dojo in West LA for my students to read.
I believe that true success requires numerous mistakes and failures, and in this sense, as long as we press onward and learn from our experiences, there IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE! Rather, every so called "obstacle" is actually an opportunity for learning and growth. The path of progress, no matter what that entails for each of us individually, is therefor success itself. Atop a plethora of important keys to happiness and success, that path -- the Warrior's Path -- in my estimation is most importantly fueled by inspiration and trust--in yourself and in the universe, which some might call faith. I hope you enjoy my notes and can perhaps take something of use from them!
