Pursuing the Ridiculously Difficult
“Alright, the next drill is even more difficult,” I said to a chorus of groans. It’s worth setting a target that is well beyond your reach once …
Month: July 2020
Learning to Observe: How to Deconstruct a Fight
You’ve just finished a sparring match. You were struck, but what happened? The ability to recall a fight in a useful manner is a different skill tha…
The Role of Metaphor in Training
The trouble with an end-goal metaphor is it doesn’t account for the ephemeral nature of destinations in personal growth, skill development, and on a…
Exercise Your Mind When You Can’t Exercise Your Body
You’re injured, you’re sick, you’re exhausted, you're stuck on your own. Does this mean that practicing the art you are passionate about is out …