Why Principles over Styles?
I am often asked for my opinion on styles or whether I am aware of a particular style. This question is generally rooted in a desire for proof that something is good and worth the time to study. When it comes to my answers on the subject, they are based on opinion, drawing from observation and experience, and not a definitive fact, so, as always, I invite you to think for yourselves on the mat...
Mastery Mindset
Introduction: What Is a Mastery Mindset?
A mastery mindset is not about perfection, status, or reaching a final destination where learning stops. It is a way of relating to skill, knowledge, and practice that emphasizes depth, adaptability, and intentional action.
At its core, a mastery mindset asks a simple but powerful question:
How deeply do I understand what I am doing—and can I apply ...
🌱 The Seed
Have you ever been doing something intuitively or felt led to do something or a series of things that you later realized was an actual path for you to follow, or that you yourself blazed a trail for others?
The Hero's Journey
I think of the stages of the hero's journey:
❓the question, 🔎 the search, 📢 the answer, 🧨 the challenge,
❤️🔥 the self-doubt,🏆 the triumph.
The Hero's J...
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