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SECRET - DO NOT SHARE WITH ANYONE - HIDDEN SECRETS FOR SUCCESS!
By John E. Hughes
Do you remember playing "hide and seek?”
I enjoyed it as a child and I liked playing it with my own
children. You know how it works. One player closes his eyes and counts
in a loud voice to some designated number. All the other players run and
attempt to find a place to hide. When the counter finishes counting, he
calls out, "Ready or not here I come!" and begins to try to
find all those who are hiding.
When playing "hide and seek," what kind
of a hiding spot did you want to find?
Most of us wanted the perfect place where no one could find us.
But, did you ever find a spot that was so good, you could not be found? What did you begin to do after several minutes of not being
discovered? You called out,
made some noise, whistled, or threw something.
Why did you do this? Because
you had hidden in a spot that was so good, it was boring! You wanted to do something to bring a little excitement back
into the game.
Some of our students are still playing hide and
seek. They seek a place that is safe and secure and then hide there.
“Hiding” is also being done by those who pretend to be
putting forth an effort but are not truly trying to do the basics
completely, with complete form and focused concentration.
They do their basics, kata and sparring drills with a lack-luster
effort. Over time, some
people discover that these hiding places are so excessively safe, that
they are boring. There is no excitement and little chance of being
discovered, developed, or challenged. At some point, these people will
make a decision to remain safely hidden or to make some noise.
If they are content with being a mediocre student, they are
happy. If they want to
succeed and improve, they must decide to get involved, practice on their
own and make a commitment to shine through use.
A disciplined, traditional karate dojo is the
gathering place for individuals who don't want to spend their lives
hiding. It attracts those
who want to make some noise, take some risks, and taste success.. These
people are doing more than becoming part of the easy way.
They are making a statement that they want to be active players
in the game of life. It is a moment of boldness and courage.
These people deserve to be respected. These karateka deserve our
finest help and best assistance as they take continued steps on a
journey that will wonderfully change their lives.
If I were to wear a hat, and at times I do when I
am fishing or working around the farm, I would take it off to these
individuals.
ARE YOU BORED?
ARE YOU ENERGIZED AND ENTHUSED WHEN THINKING ABOUT GOING TO
SCHOOL OR WORK, AS WELL AS COMING TO THE DOJO?
NOW YOU HAVE A PROBABLE REASON WHY! ! !
Find a life that cherishes the SUN and leave the
SHADOWS of mediocrity.
Dare to be MAGNIFICENT! |
