Motivation

This has been on my mind alot.  I've found my motivation to train has taken a dip over the past month.  Not much has changed but not much has changed as well. 

I've found that I have to create my own motivation for most everything in my life. That isn't always easy to do and when I can't find the reasons then mediocrity seeps in.  Early in my training motivation was easier.  Everything was new and exciting.  Stripes marked improvements and belts marked milestones. As I've progresses through the ranks this has slowed down as it should. Being a blue belt is a tough rank. It's the rank where you either push through and progress or you stagnate and and eventually quit. I've a blue belt for a very long time and to be honest it's wearing on me a little.  However, I have faith and belief in myself and in my Sifu's that we both know when I'm ready to move to the next level.  In fact I've approached my training like I am a brown belt.  The physical belt will come when it comes but until then I'm focusing on working on my requirements for I Ho Chuan as well as everything I continue to learn in my regular classes. 

My motivation is to be the best martial artist I can be everyday. As long as I comtiue to keep this as my motivation the rest will take care of itself.  

Mr. Repay