Saturday, May 24, 2014

Frustration

One thing I have learned from Karate is this. Frustration, if understood and managed the right way, is good.

When I try to learn something new after a while I get frustrated with my efforts. Frustration tells me that my brain now knows that I could be doing it better but my abiity does not match my ideal. It is a natural part of learning, necessary if I am to improve.

And right now I find this world and this country frustrating. Ideals, like perfect karate technique are something to be pursued, but will always remain unattainable. But to stop trying is to accept mediocracy.

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