“The best way is to commence with your attack and in this way keep him off balance and on the defensive. The second way is to step back from his attack and draw him to you. The third way is, when you both attack together, to be stronger in spirit. There is nothing else besides these three methods.
“You either take the lead, hold him off and then take the lead, or force the lead at any given time. This is truly the essence of fighting. Utter resolve is necessary when you are fighting an enemy. In order to beat him you must control the situation, regardless of the methods you use.
“If you do not control the enemy, the enemy will controlmi you.”
-Miyamoto Musashi, Book Of Five Rings (ca. 1645)
In life, you either are growing or dying.
Neutrality, middle ground, indecision, doubting, gray area, stagnation – all of these things are the same as dying. Think of all these times in your life and how you felt like nothing was progressing and growing.
Find what is important that allows you to feel alive, positive and thrive. You will find that more of the same will enter into your life and enrich your life.
Have the courage and confidence to pursue what is meaningful and important to you and others.
Kind regards,
Bob Lee
Head Instructor
3rd Degree Black Belt
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