Benjamin Hoff wrote a wonderful book, “The Tao of Pooh,” in which he explains the eastern philosophy of “Tao in relationship to “Winnie The Pooh”, the “bear of little brain”. Hoff writes: “We love Pooh because he doesn’t try too hard. Pooh lives in the present moment. Pooh just is.” When it comes to business Read More

Oh, boy…I can just hear you readers screaming now; “What?!!! Mack Newton’s writing about the “Joy of Eating”! You must be kidding me! Isn’t this the same guy who’s always dissing bread, salt, sugar and almost anything else that tastes good? Isn’t he the one who was trying to get caffeine re-classified as a prescription Read More

I want to share something with everyone that has been a source of irritation for me for quite some time. Critics. People who seem to have nothing to offer but their critical opinion. But, before I get to my point, let me share with you a quote from our 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt. This is Read More

One of the primary benefits of training in the martial arts is the building of self-respect. As the feeling of self-respect becomes habitual, it becomes a strong self-trust. This self-trust is based on behaviors revolving around high ideals, strong moral convictions, standards, beliefs and values. In the orient this is called “face”. If we behave Read More

Four frogs are sitting on a log. Three frogs decide to jump off. How many frogs are left on the log? If you said one, you’re wrong. The correct answer is four! Deciding to jump and jumping are two different things. It takes courage to jump. You have to overcome your fears to jump. The Read More

Several years ago, I noticed that in spite of training in my classes 3 times a week and listening to lectures on philosophy and discipline, several of my younger studentsfailed to improve their attitudes and behavior. As their instructor, I was at a loss as to what I should do differently to help them grow. Read More

Are you a winner or loser? I can talk to someone for a few minutes and determine the answer to that question just by the words they use. I have heard that there are no meaningless thoughts. There are also not any meaningless words. All words that you speak are very, very important. It’s called Read More

One of the key elements in Taekwon-Do training is persistence. Simply resolving not to ever give up. It’s been said that persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel. And, it’s very true that a person can never fulfill their potential without this staying power’ or iron will power. In fact, Read More

I’ve always loved music and the guitar in particular. I’m fascinated with the psychology of music and its effect on us. Music can transport you to other places in your mind, stir memories, inspire you. Music can soothe and calm you, or energize you and lift your spirits. Our bodies and brains are hard-wired to Read More

Attitude isn’t simply a state of mind, it is also a reflection of what we value. It is more than just saying I can, it is believing you can. It requires believing before seeing, because seeing is based on circumstances, believing is based on faith. Attitude is so contagious especially when we allow it to Read More