Success
Thinking Abundantly in a Scarce World
How do you think abundantly in a world that is obviously scarce? There is only so much oil in the earth, only so many dollars in your bank account, only so much blanket to share with your...
Blog
Thoughts on swordplay, mastery, coaching, teaching, and living with intention.
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DanceLife
Follow from the outside in, dance from the inside out
I haven’t written about dancing in a while yet I’ve been quite inspired by it lately. A lot of my personal practice of late has been focused on following in partner dance. I find the act of following...
ProductivitySuccess
Be the Person Who Loves to Run
Be a hard worker, seek challenge, love struggle, and celebrate the journey. Be the someone who chooses the 1200 page book because it will last longer. If you’re thinking about the finish line in mile...
Productivity
The Hard Worker's Trap
I can be an impatient person. When I start something often I’m eager to see it finished. Sometimes when I go to a concert I’m already excited about having the event as a memory. When I encounter an...
Success
Taking on a Ridiculous Challenge May be Easier Than a Small One
Sometimes a lot of failure can be easier to deal with than a little. Failing at something that you feel you ‘should’ be able to do can have some sting to it. Failing at something that is downright...
Success
Did I challenge myself? Celebrating effort over success.
I watched a line of students finish a perfect series of parry drills in class tonight. On one hand I might congratulate myself on having done so well with my students yet the real question to ask is...
Relationships
Be Straight Forward in Speaking
I am a good speaker. I’d say my command of the English language is formidable. I love the subtleties that can be communicated and the fullness a message can have when well described. However being...
Life
Haters
If you don’t want haters, don’t do anything. The more you seek to do and the more powerfully you succeed in doing it, the more you will challenge others and not everyone likes a challenge. If you...
Life
Building Strength Instead of Armour
In my quest to act with truly deep integrity one of the challenges and realizations I struggle with is the recognition that integrity does not always feel good. It’s downright uncomfortable and even...
Productivity
Don't Talk About It, Do It
If you’re meeting with someone about a new video project, set the date to start shooting right then. Have a great idea for a new product? Instead of talking about it, prototype it. Want to make a...