Step by Step

 

Ahhh, Mondays… One Step… An old Chinese saying is that… “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step..” True. Then what?! Well… An old Japanese term that I use a lot is… Gambatte (がんばって) It is a verb that can mean "do your best," "stand firm," "stay strong," or "hold out". It can also mean "persevere" or how I was taught to say it… Keep Going. Some Days… Some Things… It doesn’t matter if you are starting out your week, or you are at the beginning of some completely new journey or adventure… Taking that first step is important... Following that step, with another, and another, and yet another, also has profound importance. Many don’t begin this journey at all. Instead they continue to research it, talk about it, read about it, watch it, maybe even worry about it, but some never truly begin. What separates those who begin from those who don’t? Simple. The action of doing. Doing doesn’t usually mean doing it right. It means having the intention and commitment to move forward. Typically when we start anything new, we get it wrong a lot. But with time, practice and experience, we start to do it “less wrong.“ If you continue, you eventually will get some things right… At least some days. Yes, you’ll still have your bad days too, but pick yourself up and keep going. Those ‘off days’ are all part of the process of any journey. Fork in the Road As you wind down your road you’ll also be faced with choices. You know, the proverbial fork in the road. That reminds me of one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. The Art of Starting… Ok, I’ll take a step back from all the philosophical stuff. If you want to begin any journey you have to take that first step, then second, third, forth and on and on it goes. It’s easier to find the courage to do that if you have these two things… A map of how to get where you want to go. A guide… Someone to help you along your journey. Of course there are benefits to wandering around alone, bumbling and bumping around trying to figure things out yourself. Nothing wrong with that… In Krav Class I call it rough housing. Rough housing has a purpose, but it doesn’t usually teach you good relocatable methods for effectiveness. That’s why its good to train in a system with people who can help you out. If you would like some assistance in gaining the tools and framework necessary to protecting yourself (and others), then you may want to try out This Simple Self Defense Course called PeaceWalker Ignite. It’s an easy to follow, step by step course that’ll teach you how to effectively protect yourself and better deal with all sorts of conflicts too. A couple of short daily videos that are in an order that makes sense. You’ll also get better access to me and our community. Get answers to your questions and the opportunity to stay motivated and connected as you traverse your path as a PeaceWalker. The Best Part… It’s absolutely Free! If you are already on the Free PeaceWalker Network, then click here and try out the Ignite Course free for 14 days. If you’re not a part of our Free PeaceWalker Network yet, why not!? There’s an simple solution, click that link and you’ll get free access to the Network and then you can give the Ignite Course a try too once you’re in! That’s a lot of Free! Get it step by step and… Keep Going, ~Craig