Have a lovely Christmas Holiday....(^^)/
This is one of the trees in Tobu Department Store near Honbu. This one is made from used pet-bottles.
This one is made from colored papers... is it not amazing.?! Eco X'mas.... (^0~)
Dec 21, 2010
Visitors.
Lovely people visited me from Hungary.... Arpad, the man next to me is such a lovely, endearing person. All of them are great people and they all love Sosai's Kyokushin so much.
Meeting with variety of people from all over the world is one of the perks working for Kyokushin... it really reinforces Sosai's greatness.
Have a lovely Christmas Holiday....(^^)/
This is one of the trees in Tobu Department Store near Honbu. This one is made from used pet-bottles.
This one is made from colored papers... is it not amazing.?! Eco X'mas.... (^0~)
Have a lovely Christmas Holiday....(^^)/
This is one of the trees in Tobu Department Store near Honbu. This one is made from used pet-bottles.
This one is made from colored papers... is it not amazing.?! Eco X'mas.... (^0~)
Dec 15, 2010
Keeping Criticism in Check.
I was asked about criticism in general and how I handle them.
I am no expert on it, but I certainly have gotten a lot of critique and I can honestly say, it has been a good catalyst to strengthen weaknesses. People generally will not tell you your shortcomings to your face. So whenever criticisms are dished out, I see and take it as an opportunity to better the situation. However, you must determine first if the criticism is from a gossipy place or from a genuine concern.
When our Kyokushin journey started I had very little "immunity" to critique in general. Unfounded gossips really corroded my heart. But over time I learned there is a place for criticism and good can emerge from it. I now say, "Don't come to me with your problems if you can't offer a solution".
Many bicker at each other but generally they offer nothing for which they are complaining about. Many has come to us with the same bad blood in them, which helps no one. So the first exercise I offer them to do is to think about the"why's" before they start speaking. "Why do I want to complain?" "Why am I speaking about this Branch chief?", "Why should I be the one to run a national tournament?". When you inquiry why you do things, and what motivates you to do them, it cuts the desire of "wanting" to do in half. Because the magic is knowing every intention and every motivation should come from a place of comfort, not fear.
The next step is, "Don't say it if you can't say it to their face". You gotta tell it like it is. We can have tact and diplomacy but honesty is the only way to really go forward. It can be brutal, there is nothing frilly about it, but that is just how it goes. I try to keep it short and simple and I say as a note for improvement. Nothing more, nothing less.
I am no expert on it, but I certainly have gotten a lot of critique and I can honestly say, it has been a good catalyst to strengthen weaknesses. People generally will not tell you your shortcomings to your face. So whenever criticisms are dished out, I see and take it as an opportunity to better the situation. However, you must determine first if the criticism is from a gossipy place or from a genuine concern.
When our Kyokushin journey started I had very little "immunity" to critique in general. Unfounded gossips really corroded my heart. But over time I learned there is a place for criticism and good can emerge from it. I now say, "Don't come to me with your problems if you can't offer a solution".
Many bicker at each other but generally they offer nothing for which they are complaining about. Many has come to us with the same bad blood in them, which helps no one. So the first exercise I offer them to do is to think about the"why's" before they start speaking. "Why do I want to complain?" "Why am I speaking about this Branch chief?", "Why should I be the one to run a national tournament?". When you inquiry why you do things, and what motivates you to do them, it cuts the desire of "wanting" to do in half. Because the magic is knowing every intention and every motivation should come from a place of comfort, not fear.
The next step is, "Don't say it if you can't say it to their face". You gotta tell it like it is. We can have tact and diplomacy but honesty is the only way to really go forward. It can be brutal, there is nothing frilly about it, but that is just how it goes. I try to keep it short and simple and I say as a note for improvement. Nothing more, nothing less.
When one is on the receiving end of the critique, it can be hard to hear. But mentally train to see what is really is. First thing I ask myself is, does this person's opinion even matter? If it does, I will listen with the intent for a good change.
Dec 4, 2010
Lifestyle, Foodstyle.
When people first start any kind of physical exercise, yoga, karate, acrobat.... they want to know how they can optimize their ability and I usually say, "Good diet and good mindset".
Try taking at least 80- 120 grams of Organic Brown rice and 300- 400 grams of raw vegetables per day. One of the simple menu suggest to yoga starters are to avoid all "whites" in their foods such as bleached wheat, refined sugar and white rice. Out of all vegetables, organic cabbage and carrots are the best for helping your digestive enzymes. Since most cooked foods stay in our system anywhere from 3 days to 1 week, it is crucial to eat mindfully (meaning less). Chew the food 30-40 times and eat when you are not rushed. Because of the warm environment in our tummy, the food will rot easily releasing toxins thru our system. So eating enzyme rich foods such as cabbages will help move the waste materials smoothly. Thinly slice them and add a pinch of salt (sea salt) to the raw vegetables so it enhances the natural flavor. This will also make the texture of the veggie easier to chew.
No need to jump straight into all raw food- start by 50% raw per meal and increase them by how you feel. Drink warm water instead of cold- this will help your body work less thus sustains energy (unless you live in hot country- even so, my father always insisted I drink warm tea during summer).
No need to have this diet all the time once your body gets the proper function back. You will be able to properly digest all sorts of things! Even "mental" things.
Try taking at least 80- 120 grams of Organic Brown rice and 300- 400 grams of raw vegetables per day. One of the simple menu suggest to yoga starters are to avoid all "whites" in their foods such as bleached wheat, refined sugar and white rice. Out of all vegetables, organic cabbage and carrots are the best for helping your digestive enzymes. Since most cooked foods stay in our system anywhere from 3 days to 1 week, it is crucial to eat mindfully (meaning less). Chew the food 30-40 times and eat when you are not rushed. Because of the warm environment in our tummy, the food will rot easily releasing toxins thru our system. So eating enzyme rich foods such as cabbages will help move the waste materials smoothly. Thinly slice them and add a pinch of salt (sea salt) to the raw vegetables so it enhances the natural flavor. This will also make the texture of the veggie easier to chew.
No need to jump straight into all raw food- start by 50% raw per meal and increase them by how you feel. Drink warm water instead of cold- this will help your body work less thus sustains energy (unless you live in hot country- even so, my father always insisted I drink warm tea during summer).
No need to have this diet all the time once your body gets the proper function back. You will be able to properly digest all sorts of things! Even "mental" things.
My Diet in Korea.
This is my friend and my mentor L- san who always takes me around when I visit Seoul for work. (I did not go for Kyokushin.... in case anyone wonders). I went for interviews and research for the publishing house I work for.
While I had to cram thru the night to get my work done, my stomach found comfort in the spicy ramen noodles and coffee... horrible combination(Sorry Dr. Ajit!) I really like the instant-noodles in Korea.
With the great man.....A.A....
How to handle multiple Brutus's.
I was asked today what character trait I look for when we choose our representative (DOP, BC).
Is it techinique? Ability to teach? etc... and I replied "Loyalty". Nothing matters if loyalty to the team is not there. Everything else just follows this one moral compass. You simply cannot waste your time on disloyal members. They are useless in the sense that they follow blindly often only led by their ego. They can't think for themselves and they certainly can't be their own leaders. They have no belief so they mimic what they are being told. More complicated one's like to pretend a leadership without taking accountability.
The greatest thing that can happen to him or her, is to surround himself or herself with loyal and talented people. You never know what makes a loyal person but I guarantee, if they are not loyal to you one time don't give them a second chance, because they won't be loyal the next time. I know this with experience and ironically, I learned this a lot by observing Kyokushin people and their attitude before/ after my father passed.
I say if someone sabotages what you are doing you have to get rid of them. I say, "Get out of my face, you are fired." You can't waste time for your team by having disloyalty around.
Is it techinique? Ability to teach? etc... and I replied "Loyalty". Nothing matters if loyalty to the team is not there. Everything else just follows this one moral compass. You simply cannot waste your time on disloyal members. They are useless in the sense that they follow blindly often only led by their ego. They can't think for themselves and they certainly can't be their own leaders. They have no belief so they mimic what they are being told. More complicated one's like to pretend a leadership without taking accountability.
The greatest thing that can happen to him or her, is to surround himself or herself with loyal and talented people. You never know what makes a loyal person but I guarantee, if they are not loyal to you one time don't give them a second chance, because they won't be loyal the next time. I know this with experience and ironically, I learned this a lot by observing Kyokushin people and their attitude before/ after my father passed.
I say if someone sabotages what you are doing you have to get rid of them. I say, "Get out of my face, you are fired." You can't waste time for your team by having disloyalty around.
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