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...
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...
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...
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...
Home Safe
People who've played baseball, and who now walk up to the plate in life, know how hard it is to hit the ball and...
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...
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...
Good Habits
It never ceases to amaze me at how easy it is to see my good habits slip away from me if I don’t guard...
When You Feel Like Giving Up Because Things Are Too Tough
This is for good a friend of mine who is going through a really hard time right now and can't seem to shake it.
We...
Choose Your Words Carefully
As a coach, teacher or parent, you must choose your words carefully as someone's life will be influenced by those words.
As a child, I...
Going Through the Motions
I am sometimes guilty of going through the motions and I'm probably not the only one that is been guilty of physically being in...
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...
Make Good 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...
How to Talk to Kids about Conflict, Dignity and Bullying
Dr. Robyn Silverman talks with Rosalind Wiseman on how to talk to kids about conflict, dignity and bullying and treating others with respect.
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...
Enjoy the Party
Sometimes life feels like a party, other times it feels like a battle. I think the key is to try to bring your "A"...
