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Old 01-23-2004, 10:10 AM   #11
jgrowney
Dojo: Rochester New York Aikido Club
Location: Rochester, NY
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 44
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If you are having trouble getting to the dojo or just getting off the couch or out of bed... Find a partner.

I don't mean someone already at the dojo. Find a friend that will take up a new hobby with you. So you learn together, and grow together.

If you don't show up for class, he or she will call you and ask why. You do the same.

Misery loves company, and it's great to share the pains of growing with someone.

It's hard to motivate yourself sometimes. But like working out in any other capacity (weight lifting, walking, running, dieting or whatever), it's alwqays a good strategy to have a partner.

For me it's just no fun doing it alone.

FYI, Mastery is one of the best books I've read.

Jim

Jim Growney
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