Yesterday was a great day of activity. I was able to get my thinking going on my project of the 6 most dangerous trends facing our children today. It really is about not trying to be perfect with everything, but rather working with the information that we have now and making sure that we present it in a way that is valuable to the parents and others hearing it. This has really been spurred on by a personal coach.

The idea of having a personal coach is not really a new one but it is working for me to get things done. Then last night as I worked out with one of our schools most dedicated students, they referred to me as their coach. That was one of the best, most gratifying compliments given to me. It is what I want to do. Help others, coach others, work with those that want to do better. I thought about the responsibility of someone believing that you have and can continue to help them reach their goals. I am so humbled.

Then at the end of the day with the news that my instructor and mentor – Tom Callos – is scheduling to come to our school and test me for 3rd Dan. It made me excited and anxious. Now I am driven to be the best I can be on Nov. 6, and just as important I am intent on bringing students with me on their own journey.

Recently I wrote this when thinking about personal growth:
“I will no longer manage my time.  I will focus on managing my life in a way that is focused on feeling fulfilled.”

While time management is important, it really is about completing the things each day that will have the biggest impact on your life, family, business and community.  When you begin to think about time management from that point of view, it is easier to look at the big picture and not the items on your list that are squeaking the loudest or are the easiest to accomplish.

So if I was to list my top priorities in life what would they be? Read more »

The skies have cleared and the humidity is less and today is beautiful.  There was a fierce storm on Sunday that left thousands without power.  I was one of the lucky to have power at home -  but only half power at work.   We closed the school on Monday – but I did get my weight training and a workout in at the studio.

Building the intensity up for all of the students is one of my goals.  How far can I push myself and what can I do to get the others to push themselves too.  It is important to know that you can push very hard and recover – there is no damage and you feel better about what you can do the next time.

While I know that testing is coming up, I try not to think about that as much as thinking about doing my best.  Then when testing comes I will be ready.  Last night I walked down to the water and took a picture of the moon rising over the bay.  How serene that is to see.