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Habits

A Paper Napkin and Saving $50M – Deautomization and Getting Unstuck

April 17, 2019October 16, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

When aware, we are no longer robots. – Young, KendoNotes

Here’s two stories on the topic of deautomization* and getting unstuck from automated patterns of behaviors: one about a paper napkin and a second on saving 50 million Continue reading →

Managing Habits, StoriesConditioning, Getting Unstuck, Habits, Programming

From Over-eating to Intuitive Eating

March 20, 2019October 31, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

A student asked for advice related to eating.  He was struggling with over-eating and its associated complications to his weight, health and ability to do kendo. Continue reading →

Managing HabitsBody Maintenance, Habits, Mindfulness, Programming

Focusing on the Process vs. Results for Shinsa and Shiai

May 7, 2018June 10, 2020kiai2 Comments

It is natural to focus on the “results” aspect of shinsa and shiai.  A pass vs. fail.  A win vs. loss.  Likewise for the outcomes of scholastic tests, applications, interviews, Continue reading →

Shinsa/ShiaiConditioning, Habits, Heijoushin, Programming, Shiai, Shinsa

Programming the Opponent – To Adopt Short-Term Conditioned Responses

April 12, 2018July 7, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

I came across an interesting technique while reading the book The Art of Learning – An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin [Waitzkin].  According to the bio, Continue reading →

How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon), Managing HabitsAwareness, Conditioning, Habits, Programming, Shiai, Strike Opportunity

Quotes on Habits – Shaping One’s Kendo and Life

March 16, 2018November 29, 2020kiaiLeave a comment

As mentioned in “Resources on Habits – to Change or Acquire Them,” our acquired habits of behaviors, actions and thoughts influence and shape our Continue reading →

Managing HabitsConditioning, Habits, Programming, Quotes

Resources on Habits – To Manage Them

February 28, 2018December 16, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

In kendo and life, we develop and acquire a repertoire of habits – automated and ingrained patterns of behaviors, actions and thoughts.  Depending on the situation and Continue reading →

Managing HabitsHabits, Programming, Resources

Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai – Part 2: A Deeper Look

October 14, 2017October 1, 2019kiaiLeave a comment

In case the approaches described in “Ways to Calm the Mind and Body for Shinsa and Shiai (Part 1)” prove insufficient or ineffective, then there may be a deeper issue.  Continue reading →

Mind Management, Shinsa/ShiaiConditioning, Habits, Programming, Shiai, Shinsa, Therapy, Thinking, Wisdom

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    • How to Strike (a Hit or Ippon) (7)
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