A Goal without a Plan

A goal without a plan is just “a wish without a hope!” Once we choose what it is that we want (Blackbelt and beyond) for example, all we have to do is just get started. Leaders, goal setters and champions always look at the big picture first, and then decide that they are willing to do what they have to do to get what they want.
When you know where it is you want to get to you will need a map to get you there. An acronym for M.A.P. is a “massive action plan” Your plan must include the goal of course, but it also should include what you have to do to get it as well as things you need to do (like train 2-3 times a week) that can be broken down to 1% improvements everyday towards your goal. You cannot fail to reach your goal unless you quit. (We all know that winners never quit and quitters never win). Of course the more focused you are the quicker you will reach your objective (s). As you train towards your goal (s) it is important to use “observation over judgment” of yourself. When doing so you realize that there are peaks and valleys towards your goal and you must pace yourself as you enjoy the journey. Fully commit to your goal, write it down, look at it often and set a time to get it done. Do it now.
As martial artists we must break our training down to four (4) 10 -12 week cycles throughout a training year. This puts a time limit on reaching our goal (s). You will be amazed at what you can achieve in this short time.
Make 2010 your year. Break your large goal (s) into daily habits; choose action over procrastination and being an “eager student” of life and our academy.
Fill in the goal cards below. Keep one for yourself and give the other one to your instructors. Put your major goal for 2010 (example reach my green belt or Blackbelt or 4th degree) whatever it is for you. When I say I want to lose 20 pounds this year it seems like a lot but when I tell myself that it’s less than 2 lbs a month or a ½ of a pound a week, I know I can do that. When you look at your goal card daily it reminds you to just do 1% a day and you will be successful. If your goals are “out of sight then they are out of mind!”
Respectfully,
Master Dan Zaleski

Bring Your Shovel

The young eager woman said excitedly to everyone she knows “I have found some gold in the old mine that I bought with my last bit of savings”. She went on to say to her “friends” I have no money left but I know that there is an unlimited amount down there and your welcome to all you want if you’ll just help yourself. All the friends got excited until she said “all you have to do is come on down early and bring a shovel or a pick”. When they heard this the first friend said “I can’t get up that early” and the second spoke out almost at the same time saying “do you know the price of shovel’s these days? The last friend said “you know I can’t right now, but maybe after I finish all this busy stuff that’s going on”. The young eager woman with a sense of urgency said “but the opportunity is now”…A short while after that… the three friends were complaining about having to pay so much for their specialty coffees as they thought… “We haven’t seen our eager friend in a while” with a laugh of sarcasm. Just then, they saw on the newspaper lying on the table beside them the eager friend had made not only a fortune in gold she also found all sorts of gems. She was also making a huge donation to her cities charity. The friends all looked at each other, blame, excuses and denial started to unleash to each other as they all believed that they should have been the “LUCKY” one.
This knowledge will let you have any thing you want as long as you don’t break universal laws or your fellow mans law.
Know what you want. (Exactly not some fuzzy dream)
Take action. (Start right this moment to start the natural momentum)
Daily habits towards your goal (s). (Do at least 1% towards your goal everyday)
Be willing to do what’s necessary, with the attitude of gratitude.
Enjoy the journey. (When you start moving towards your dream goal (s) everyday you feel happy and become a receiver of natural energy and enthusiasm.) To really have this profound knowledge work, you must take total responsibility for you’re life. Say these 10 short 2 letter words to yourself as often as possible. If it is to be it is up to me. Once you know your direction get started, remind your self to Do it now, do it right, and do it all. At this stage of your journey you must have self discipline (I do what I have to whether I feel like it or not) to keep your momentum going. It is easy to quit here because sometimes the fun and excitement of your goal has been clouded by the daily work you must do. Quitters never win and winners never quit! You will never find a high achieving person blaming, making excuses or denying their situation or what needs do get done. Every student should know- What’s our Quest…to be our best! Character is all we really have.

Respectfully,
Master Dan Zaleski

Expect Success with the “Attitude of Gratitude”

Having an attitude of gratitude, while expecting success will energize your training and transform your personal potential into pure personal power. This focus of our thoughts on positive attitude and the expected result will determine how many challenges you will turn into opportunities.
You and only you hold the delicate balance in your mind of expectation of success or thinking you will fail if you try. When we expect to win or succeed we maximize our efforts, if we think we might not succeed we put forth minimum effort and therefore expect and receive dismal results. “What we think about we bring about”.
You control your future when you believe in yourself and expect your actions will pay off with highly rewarding results. This is when you truly vibrate with energy and proceed with focus, determination and enthusiasm! Remember you must be the one to hold the thoughts of the positive outcome. Your willingness to take action gives you the greatest power over any challenge and transforms passionate potential into personal power.

When you are aware of your Attitude of Gratitude you will:
* Feel more energy and feel in charge of your life.
You are fully aware that your success of your goals is not a matter of “if” but a matter of “When”
* You truly realize anything is possible, and then you figure out how.
* You can’t wait until tomorrow because you keep getting better every day in every way.
* You believe the glass is half full, but only temporarily, because you ordered more and bigger glasses to fill.
* Finally you are enjoying the journey and having a feeling of Thankfulness for having this profound knowledge and using it to help others and yourself.

Respectfully,

Master Dan Zaleski

Yoga Open House

We have added another service to the Kelowna Martial Arts fold and we are proud and honoured to have Master T.J. Sohn join our team. Master Sohn has begun Instrcuting Energy Yoga at our academy Wednesday from 7:00-8:10 pm and Friday 5:00-6:10 pm, and he has agreed to hold an Open House on Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-1:00 pm. As well he is taking bookings for Health Consultations and Healing Massage. For more information please give us a call 250-869-0111.

Get to know your Neighbour

Hard to believe that summer is already sliding past us as Fall is starting to take grip of the tempature. I enjoy this time of year because it is a time of new beginnings and to reset my focus on achieving the goals I set in January. Like many people I have lost focus on some of those stars in the sky, but still others I work on daily. Eating right, drinking more water, setting aside time for me to work on me.

However one goal that I have never waivered from is getting to know my neighbours. Not just my new neighbours around my block but someone new from the larger neighbourhood of Kelowna. I have met a great lady her name is Hyeon ae, originally from Korea she is here learning english and thankfully she is able to help me continue my goal of learning Korean.

But what a great thing that two people from different parts of the world can meet and get along. Many of us dream of a day when we all get along there is no more war or fighting, however too often we think that it is someone elses responsibility. Like we are waiting for the special elite forces to come in and unite the world. When really it is our responsibility to accomplish that very thing one person at a time.

We are only 6 people from knowing anyone else in the world. 6 degrees of spereation is the term. If you need to know a plumber, electrician, doctor, lawyer or hairdresser just ask your friends chances are they know one who can help you.

So before all of the really nice weather is gone invite someone you just met or have yet to meet over for a BBQ. You are a member of that special elite force whose sole purpose is to unite the world. Or come down to Water Front Park this Sunday September 13th at 10:15 am for music entertainment and a chance to meet about 2000 people some you may know already.

Free Ladies Self Defence

We are offering a free ladies self defence class on Saturday Sept 12th at 10:35 am. There are no fees however registration is required. During this section we will be covering Mental, Verbal and physical boundaries as well as some basic techniques to help you protect yourself or your family. Please give me a call at 250-869-0111 if you would like to take part in this seminar.

Also have a look at this clip from our new DVD C.O.V.A.R. for her. It is a training DVD for continued learning of the practicle self defence that you will be learning through the Self Defence class during section 2.

Have a great rest of your week.

Respectfully,

Chris Rowe

Spread the Art Night

Good morning, what a great morning for being up early. It feels like fall is in the air. A little crisp but the sun looks amazing. I wanted to Share the Art and invite everyone to Spread the Art night on Wednesday August 19th at 5:05 pm. It is a free class with no obligation other than to come have a workout, have some fun, meet some great people. If you or someone you know was thinking of doing martial arts this is the time, to come and check it out. We are at 2280A Leckie Road, Kelowna B.C. please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.



As an Instructor I have seen so many peoples reaction to their first lesson, and for most it is "That was awesome, that is not what I thought it was." Even if you train as a runner, or lift weights or something else, your body goes through an adjustment to the stresses you put it under. As a martial artist I have felt this also, we call it the General Adaptaion Syndrom (G.A.S.). So if you feel like you can not improve in your training, throw your body a curve and try something new. That is why we as instructors change our routine, and cross train as well, running, cycling, weights Yoga. Whatever it takes to take us to the next level of our worth while goals.



Other upcoming events;



FREE Ladies self defence class - Saturday Sept. 12th 10:30 am (Registraion is required)

This is part one to learn the basics.



Ladies C.O.V.A.R Defence - Wednesday Sept 16th 7:10 pm. This is part 2 putting the basics into

action. Fees $59.95 + gst.



Have a great week.



Respectfully,



Chris Rowe