Writings

Enter Consistency. There is a Japanese principle that embodies the concept of constant improvement: kaizen. Its philosophy is simple. Small, incremental changes, maintained over time, improve different aspects of life or work. Continuous improvement. It is often illustrated by the person who is out of shape. Instead of attempting to change everything at once, he begins by drinking one glass of water every morning and walking for ten minutes each day. A few years later, his l

Enter Purpose. The human body has a finite number of fundamental capabilities. Training, whether general or specific, refines and strengthens them. Exercises are tools. Human capability is the purpose. This simple observation is the foundation upon which all meaningful physical training rests. Human beings are remarkably adaptable, but adaptation has limits. We can become stronger, faster, more enduring and more skillful, yet we never cease to be human. Our bodies retain the