Cirdan
Senior Master
When I don`t feel like going.. I just go anyway. Don`t think, just DO.
Do NOT lie down on the evil couch, not until after training.
Do NOT lie down on the evil couch, not until after training.
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you mention:
"Hmm. In the life of software programmers,
staying on top of things is pretty important too.
Since that is my source of income, I'd say I cannot sacrifica ALL time to both."
I have been a programmer and DBA for 27 years,
To protect you programs and your database, you
must come to know those who would invade or attack it.
You must learn to protect your machine, your database, your code,
this is strategy, it is knowing your self , your resources , and
knowing your opponents and their resources and tactics.
You can not leave vulnerabilities, or you will be exploited,
you can not afford to lose track of your enemies (intruders)
or ignore them, they are waiting.
You Must be one step ahead of them ,
and be able to thwart their efforts.
So what is different with this and enemies on the street ,
(at the mall) or in the ring , or training hall floor ?
Romney^..^
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Bruno, it appears that you are arguing that MA can fit into the spaces in between your life's obligations, and you are sounding a bit angry or irritated that Wolfeyes is saying you are then only a hobbyist and not a serious MA'ist. I actually agree with both of you...to an extent.
I ABSOLUTELY agree that family is first, and life happens. I ABSOLUTELY agree that most of us do not make our life through MA, so it is not a major part of our life. I also, ABSOLUTELY agree that if you are a serious MAist, then it should flow throughout many parts of your life. NOW, I do not believe it's one or the other. I've discussed with many of my freinds how I hit a spot after a year of training where I suddenly realized that MA had seeped into a lot of little things I do on a daily basis. I am more aware of my surroundings, more likely to use an elbow strike or targeted shoken to turn off the plate light switches, kicks to open doors, etc. I am much more likely to stand up for myself and others in big and little things.
I have a 10 month old little girl, and I commute 2 hours/day to and form work. I cannot devote as much time as I'd like to my practice...but I do what I can and I focus intently in the time I have....the rest is somethign that simply flows through my day. Others may call me a hobbyist, and I am not 100% sure if they realize how insulting and belittling that sounds. Even if it may be true, it is a label I do not accept. I am a uechiteka. I practice a martial arts that flows through my day. It does not consume me, but it is a long term part of my life from now until it ends. It is a part of me, not something I do just for fun (although I do have lots of fun). I am at the start of a long journey, and it is part of me. How can that make it a hobby?
So...gentlemen, please remember the world is not black and white...and most of us live in the shades of grey in between. This is not bad. It's simply is.
So...gentlemen, please remember the world is not black and white...and most of us live in the shades of grey in between. This is not bad. It's simply is.
When I don`t feel like going.. I just go anyway. Don`t think, just DO.
Do NOT lie down on the evil couch, not until after training.
... how do you psych yourself up to go ahead and do it anyway?
I'm new to martial arts (started Wing Chun about 2 months ago), and I've found that the initial enthusiasm is wearing off, but I haven't yet reached the stage where perceived progress can keep me going. Translation: I'm at the I suck stage
Motivation to train is pretty much at rock bottom, but I've discovered I can trick myself into enthusiasm by playing loud upbeat slightly aggressive music to get myself into a more positive state of mind before going to class and have started to build myself an appropriate playlist on my ipod with that in mind!
A friend has also started drip feeding me martial arts films on DVD which is also helping me want to put the work in to move out of the general-incompetence-will-trip-over-my-own-feet-if-possible phase.
I was wondering what other people did to keep up momentum when you were starting out, or just if you have a rough week when you can't be bothered. Any great tips?