I Got No Problems – Nurturing Gratitude
I got no problems and nurturing gratitude is what its about, as well as living with a sense of empathy and compassion. ~ Dave Kovar
Half Empty or Half Full
I was talking to a casual friend at a party and he told me about his recent camping-trip-gone-wrong. He explained to me how, on...
Choose Your Battles Wisely
Are you someone that always has to be right? If so, the people in your life might start developing a certain amount of defensiveness...
My Martial Arts Journey
I love my martial arts journey, probably just like you. I love training. I love teaching. I love what martial arts does for people. Over...
Get Enough Rest
A health tip that is often overlooked ....Try to get enough rest.
It is amazing to me how so many of us (myself included) take...
Motivation Follows Action
I am always amazed at how hard it is to get back into a routine after taking some time off. I used to hope...
Strive to Grow as Individuals
There are so many things that I don't know, and I certainly have a lot more questions about how things work than I do...
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...
Running A Martial Arts School
A few things I have learned about running a martial arts school from my travels.
Over the past few years I have the privilege of...
The Tale of Two Innkeepers: Having The Right Attitude
Last summer, my son and I went on a two week seminar tour in the UK. We planned for a few days off in...
What Modern Children Need
What Modern Children Need (in my opinion),
In my 35 years of teaching martial arts I've had the privilege of working with literally thousands of...
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...
5 Tips for Disciplining an Emotional Child
Parenting and disciplining an emotional child who tends to become easily overwhelmed, emotional or sensitive can pose a great challenge to parents. Parents may...
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...
Choices in a Dangerous Environment
The old have a tendency to do a lot of reminiscing. At sixty six I find myself looking back over my life. There are...