Whenever people talk about self defense, most will immediately think of punching and kicking. In martial arts introductory classes, most are told that fighting is the last resort but the first thing that is taught is punching and kicking. There
Too much fun?
Most parents frown when the kids don’t do anything but play video games. Video games can be good in training reflexes as well as strategies. Furthermore, it can also provide a common topic for kids to socialize. However, too much
The elusive ‘correct’ answer
The following are the responses I got for last week’s blog. I am sharing that with you without disclosing their names. 🙂 Try to look at each other’s answers and appreciate the difference in thought orientation / style of thinking
From action to humor
Jackie Chan is one of those known for bringing fun/humor into action movies. While the fights are not ‘real’ in any sense, you cannot discount its entertainment value. Humor aside, the scenes are by no means easy – lots of
Providing information
Those of us who are not writers are not trained to describe in detail we saw or experienced. To just say “It was a beautiful sunset” is not going to cut it. Novelist can describe scenaries in such details that
Journey to the top
Ronda Rousey’s biography “My fight / your fight” is an inspiring and interesting read. (If you don’t know who Ronda is, this Youtube video give you a quick impression of her ability inside the ring). The book talks about her
“They all look the same”
A single zebra amongst other horses is easy to spot. However, the same zebra amongst a herd of zebras will be challenging. Characteristics that you use to differentiate one from another can be useless under different circumstances. The image above
Story of a hundred dollar bill
A copy of a hundred dollar bill is not worth its face value. Having a hundred dollar bill that is only printed on one side will not work too well either. Copying martial arts moves (or forms) may be good
Power of acknowledgement
Brainstorm session is a powerful tool often used in design meetings. It makes meetings productive by addressing some very common human trait: diving into the pros and cons before tabling all possibilities; arguing about the faults of someones’ suggestions in
Your brain
Bruises, broken bones and other physical injuries heal eventually. Medical technology are at a stage where many body parts are replaceable / repairable. However, your one-and-only brain (and nervous system) is non-replaceable and almost impossible to repair. For many years,