Sometimes we must take a stand and say “No.”
“A ‘No’ uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a ‘Yes’ merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.” – Mahatma Gandhi …
Warrior Wisdom
The Hardest Victory is Over Self
“I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self.” – Aristotle This is…
A Tiger Doesn’t Lose Sleep Over the Opinion of Sheep
A Tiger Doesn’t Lose Sleep Over the Opinion of Sheep Living with the Warrior’s Edge means we don’t waste time and energy over those things…
The Three Qualities Essential to Bushido are Loyalty, Integrity and Courage
“The three qualities essential to Bushido are loyalty, integrity and courage.” – Daidoji Yuzan According to Daidoji Yuzan (1639-1730), who wrote the Budoshoshinshu: The Warrior’s…
One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.
“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” – Master Oogway Sometimes we choose paths to get away from someone…
Chojun Miyagi and Goju-ryu
“Do not strike others, and do not allow others to strike you. The goal is peace without incident.” – Chojun Miyagi I just finished reading…
Duty, Honor, Country – General Douglas MacArthur
“Duty, honor, country: Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. They are your…
Be The Sheepdog
Be the Sheepdog Here is a quote from Col. Dave Grossman. It is from “On Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs” from his book “On Combat.” “Here…
You Can Never step In The Same Water Twice, My Friend
“You can never step in the same water twice, my friend.” – Bruce Lee, Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee’s Wisdom for Daily Living Like flowing water,…
The Warrior has a Focused Mind
The focused mind can pierce through stone. – Japanese maxim Focus is extremely important in the martial arts and living with the Warrior’s Edge. The…