Living Lessons

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Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

My Last Arena

  What time in life should you consider yourself a man? Is 'becoming a man' something that just happens to you? Maybe it's after an accomplishment...
The Principal of Flow

The Hidden Meaning of The Principle of Flow

This week we celebrated a birthday of one of my favorite student’s, Justin Ray Harvey. It’s significant because Justin is a true champion. He...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

A Band of Brothers and a Hall of Fame

In order to confirm how I felt about what I saw, I took a closer look at the purpose of the Hall of Fame...
Dane Harden's Living Lessons

Carrying A Burden

Two monks were returning to the monastery in the evening. In that time when monks traveled they did so in pairs and were forbidden...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Taking Care of Yourself

I am sure that you know this, but.... It never ceases to amaze me how many really smart people fail to see the connection between...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Spring Break Ideas for Working Adults

Spring Break is here! Are you going on vacation or do you have to stay home and work? If you are an adult who...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

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.
Ask Dr. Robyn

Teaching Kids Self Reliance

Dr Robyn Silverman, Speaker, Author, child development specialist, body image expert and creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System answers a question in...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

Dave Kovar’s Daily Five Points of Focus

Dave Kovar's Daily Five Points of Focus Keep my center. Value my relationships. Know where I am going. Have a plan to get there. If I fall, get right...
Dane Harden's Living Lessons

The Elephant and the Blind Students

Once upon a time there were three blind students, who were martial artists.  Each of them diligently studied their styles of fighting and each...
Living Lessons with Duke Tirschel

Turn Your Life Around

Don’t underestimate what it took to get you to where you are now so if you want to turn your life around you will...
Ask Dr. Robyn

Goal Setting Secrets for the New Year!

Success Coach, Speaker, Author, and the creator of the Powerful Words Character Development System shares a quick and easy 5 step goal setting and...
Dave Kovar's Living Lessons

I’m A Better Person After You Leave The Room

I am fortunate to have a great relationship with my two children. Although they are well behaved and respectful when they should be, there...
Sensei Ryan Speaks Out

Sensei Ryan’s Father and Son Time Fun

Sensei Ryan's Father and Son Time Fun pivots around another Fun Challenge Video where I ask my son questions about my childhood and he...

Buying An Hour of Daddy’s Time

The man came home from work late again, tired and irritated, to find his 5 year old son waiting for him at the door. “Daddy,...
Ask Dr. Robyn

How to Talk to Kids about Bullying

How to Talk to Kids about Bullying with Carrie Goldman Bullying is a hot topic these days- of course it is. Studies tell us that,...