I often get asked why I go through the sleep deprivation to put on events like the Harry Potter Lockin that was held this past Friday. In this video I share with you my answer. Enjoy!
December 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Perserverance: A Message for 2011 from Mr. Cabrera
As children, we were taught the saying, “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” In its most basic form this is the key success principle of perseverance. Perseverance is the persistence to continue with what you’re doing, until such time as you have succeeded or finished. As martial artists, we know all about [...]
November 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ten Rules for Making Every Day a Great Day
Mrs. Cabrera, the boys, and I did the tour de Florida this Thanksgiving Weekend. We hit both of her grandparents homes, plus the Magic Kingdom before having really good days at home and with friends. While at her paternal grandmother’s home in Williston, FL, we stayed in the master bedroom (her grandma insisted since it [...]
August 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
It’s how many times you can get hit and keep moving forward
At least, according to Rocky Balboa it is. This is probably the turning point in the film and in the relationship between Sly Stalone’s character Rocky and his son. Rocky’s imparting some wisdom to Bobby during an argument. The video below replays the scene using kinetic typography. I thought it was pretty cool and a [...]
June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Maybe I Made a Mistake…
We come across great advertising once in a while, that can also be pretty inspiring. Here’s a commercial from Nike in which Michael Jordan talks about the hard work that went into becoming a legend.
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
There’s an App for that!
I think even more than people being loyal to Coke or Pepsi, you won’t find a group of people more loyal to a brand than those loyal to Apple. So entrenched in popular culture have some of their products become that the iPod has usurped the term for all .mp3 players. Chances are you own [...]
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Health Care Reform You Can Really Count On
By Manny Cabrera III, Chief Instructor As you’re aware, last night’s passage of the massive health care reform bill by the House of Representatives is set to dramatically revamp the way health care is done in America. It had the Democrats celebrating and the Republicans declaring that the real fight had yet to begin. I [...]
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Will Smith’s Wisdom
Superstar Will Smith reveals his secrets to success in several interviews edited together in this video. I have been a fan of Will Smith’s for years and am excited about his family’s involvement in the new Karate Kid movie.
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