"Josh this is the Bell Lap!" These are the words one of my running buddies says to me every morning as we start the last mile of our run. They have become a part of the run that always makes me smile. The Bell Lap is a reminder that we are almost done, that the finish line is in sight, and now is not the time to slow down.....its time to speed up! Its the lap where we push a little harder, dig a little bit deeper, and sprint past the finish line. Whats amazing is, even on tho

''Hurricanes and earthquakes get all of the publicity, but termites do more damage....'' -Zig Ziglar Big Events, Major Events, the events that are shocking, and almost unimaginable just seem to get all the press. Wars gets minute by minute coverage. The big court case gets aired live online. These days the big events even get seen live on someones Social Media before the News can even cover it! What we don't see most of there time are the little daily events, choices, and hab

Kindness is the one commodity that increases the more its used. It is that secret ingredient that makes everything taste better. It is the i

One thing that never seems to be in short supply is criticism. People always have an opinion of things you can do better, if you don't believe me....just ask them! In fact learning how to ask for advice, and what to do with that criticism can be one of the most beneficial, and most difficult things we can do to help us grow, develop, and succeed in Martial Arts and in Life. Here are three quick strategies to help you figure out what advice to keep, what to sweep, and how to k

If you are walking up a steep hill and you stop, you don't stay in place.....you inevitably start to slide back down, lose your momentum, and make your trip to the top infinitely harder than it should be. Likewise Your Success will not be defined by brief periods of massive action, but rather by the small, consistent actions, habits, and thoughts we follow through on each and every day. More often than not success is the byproduct of daily discipline over time...... #Hickory

They say winning is a habit, and they are right. There is a mindset, lifestyle, routine, and expectation that comes with being successful. Small victories have a way of accumulating, and building momentum that you might not see, but that are necessary to lay the foundation for bigger success down the road. Unfortunately, losing is a habit too! Big failures are made up of tiny, seemingly insignificant failures months, years, and decades before they might even be noticed. That

Quick Video for kids and families dealing with bullying, with a quick tip to get help and get through a bullying situation. 1 in 4 Kids are a victim of Bullying in the United States, many of which feel alone, like they are to blame for their situation, and like they have no one to talk to. This video was made to offer some hope, encouragment, and direction for those kids and thier families. We are comitted to helping as many kids, not only in our comminity of Hickory, NC but