Visit Your Vision and Keep Your Dream Alive
Every chance you get, visit your vision and visit it on a regular, consistent basis. Enjoy the process and keep your dream alive.
Create Positive Memories
As a martial arts teacher, I interact daily with lots of people. I’m acutely aware that as a teacher, I have a certain amount...
Don’t Be A One-Upper
Don't Be A One-upper (A re-post from my book "Brief Moments of Clarity")
Several times in my life I've caught myself trying to outdo someone...
Don’t Speak Badly of Someone . . .
"If you must speak badly of someone, don't speak it, but write it... in the sand, at the water's edge, near the waves." ~ Anonymous
Living Lessons: Brief Moments of Clarity
Brief Moments of Clarity was born of author Dave Kovar's ongoing quest to learn how he could be at his best - emotionally, spiritually,...
Living Lessons: Choices
Every day we are faced with myriad of choices. Most of the time, they seem pretty insignificant.
I am hungry for a snack, should I...
Living Lessons – Leader of the Pack
I started martial arts training in Sacramento at "Arden Way's Self Defense School of Karate" in the early 1970's, under Hanshi Bruce Juchnik. And...
Living Lessons: Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Living Lessons
Just because someone told you so, doesn't mean it's true
Early in my career as a Martial Arts Instructor, I found it necessary to...
Living Lessons: Martial Arts Has Answer to Many of Life’s Problems
Living Lessons
Got an issue with your weight? Try martial arts.
Concerned about your personal safety? Try martial arts.
Would you like to surround yourself with a...
Living Lessons: Grandpas, Guilt and Gratitude
My children have been blessed to have all four of their grandparents alive, healthy and living close to them. Each grandparent is amazing in...
Living Lessons: To Be Honest in Little Things is no Little Thing
When I have time, I often tell a story to help my students understand the importance of honesty. This is my favorite one.
Living Lessons: To Be Offended Or Not To Be Offended
I was recently in Australia with my daughter. We had great time doing a series of seminars. In the middle of the trip, we...
Living Lessons: Own Your Corner
Years ago, there was a grade school just up the street from our first house. It was located on a rather busy intersection, especially...
Living Lessons: A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
One Saturday just before Christmas, I learned another lesson about kindness. I found myself in Walgreen’s where I was a part of an extremely...
Living Lessons: Sincerely Accept a Compliment
As a martial arts instructor, I have had the privilege to work with a lot of students over the years. One of the byproducts...