Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

[Dave McNeill]

We are directed by our frailties either towards or away from that which betters us.

 

“These classes are hard, I quit.”

VS

“These classes are hard, when is the next one? “

 

“There is so much to learn, I quit.”

VS

“There is so much to learn, I need to study harder.”

 

“I am old, I quit.”

VS

“I am old, but not dead, so I will continue.”

 

“I’m a black belt now, I quit.”

VS

“I’m a black belt now, and my learning has just started.”

 

“I don’t do katas because they have no martial value.”

VS

“I do katas because everything has value.”

 

“These classes are too expensive.”

VS

“These classes are worth every penny.”

 

“My child doesn’t like to come to class.”

VS

“My child doesn’t like to come to class, but they come anyway.”

 

“My instructor is hard on everyone, I quit.”

VS

My instructor is hard on everyone because he/she wants the best from us.”

 

“I am having trouble meeting the requirements for the next test, I quit.”

VS

“I am having trouble meeting the requirements for the next test, I will work harder.”