Category Archives: Magazine Article

Develop an understanding and appreciation of Zen while running. Running with purpose, pleasure, and passion arises from a focus on process, mindfulness, and being in the Now. Learn how to integrate elements of Flow into your training routine with balance, … Continue reading →

When depression hits men, they are sometimes the last to know. Others tend to see it in their short temper, erratic or over-controlled decisions, work absences, defensive of themselves, while hypercritical of others. Anger management problems often appear as a … Continue reading →

This article takes the reader through the philosophical underpinnings of many of the martial arts, as a central feature of their attraction for both mental and physical training. There are recommendations for choosing which martial art is right for you, … Continue reading →

Short-term injury is physical damage that inhibits or prevents full participation in an athletic activity for up to 3 months, typically, 6 weeks or less. This article covers mental factors that can impair or promote healing. Steps in recovery include … Continue reading →

This article compares the Peak Performance Paradigm with the Optimal Performance Paradigm. The former leads to burnout whereas the latter leads to sustained growth and enjoyment. Gradually over the past ten years in the fitness industry, this paradigm shift is … Continue reading →

As we face the prospect of living longer, our perspective about what is important is bound to change also. Issues of quality of life, meaning, purpose, fulfillment, legacy, transitions, and spirituality are now more than mere intellectual topics. They now … Continue reading →

This popular article was first published in 1993 in Impact magazine. It is even more relevant currently in an era when mindfulness and Zen concepts are more widely accepted as methods of stress management and paths of spirituality. It outlines … Continue reading →

This article proposes that metaphors of personal integrity and systemic harmony derived from the Martial Arts can be utilized to promote personal growth, peace, and a philosophical basis for living a full life. sport

This article examines how to apologize when you disappoint others to regain their regard. It also discusses abuses of apology, such as the apology lifestyle, and how to deal with people who refuse to apologize. It outlines the four elements … Continue reading →

In this article we examine how we manage others’ expectations about our commitments to them. These are principles of integrity, margin and boundary management, and ultimately, self-esteem based on a record of following through. Topics include benchmarking, regarding yourself as … Continue reading →