Taking the Time for You

By Eric Scott

The Martial Arts Perspective

I have an awesome job. I teach full-time, and get to use martial arts and self-defense as a conveyance for personal development for adults and youngsters. The kids get it that they're meant to be learning full-time, and their mom and dad invest in them. The parents are rather more of a challenge when faced with their own personal development. On occasion adults would rather sacrifice than put aside the time for their own development plan. Some adults think it's selfish - that learning and personal development is an indulgence.



Lifelong Learning

Learning isn't a luxurious excess , but it's a pastime; but learning is the only activity that gives a return on the investment of money and time. We're most of the way through 2015. My clients hear it from me once or more per month. Next year will be the same as this year, apart from these three things - the people you've met, the books you have read, and the things you're better at. Human connections, and abilities.

Beginning an Israeli Krav Maga self-defense programme is enfranchising but might not be for everyone, but the plan must include something that is challenging and time-bound. One problem is that the types of goals we can set and enjoy don't seem brave. But the fact is that if we're not growing a little, we are dying a little.



A Basic Development Plan:

I am not getting preachy with adults, but when I get questions, I share an example of what I do each month:

Read one book each month on an engaging topic

Make a short list of work and personal skills I want to work on, and do it. Not moving mountains, little things. Lynda.com could be a great resource for this. I learned video modifying, which is superb for private and business. There's a boom in learning possibilities for anything you'd wish to learn - including my online Krav Maga programs.

Put the phone down and strike up a fascinating conversation with someone at the coffee bar once every week, and spend 20 minutes finding out about what she does. It is the most straightforward place in the world to have a real conversation, without having to "network. " (Yuck)

The months roll by and I I never have time I'd like. Neither will you. It's gratifying to understand I am making some progress at a time, which is by coincidence also the key to progress in self-defense skills.

About the Author:

Eric Scott is a pro martial arts instructor and founder of Self-defense Global . Self-defense Global offers gear, coaching, and training missions for a safer life. He offers a free video introductory class which has additional info than most paid programs including a week of video lessons, and a free electronic book.