L Canyon
Orange Belt
I was reading a book entitled "Feeling Good" by D. Burns, M.D., which deals with recognizing and replacing negativity with a positive outlook.
One section asks which comes first - motivation or action.
I figured it has to be motivation. But the author states that no - you have to "prime the pump" so to speak, and force yourself into action, which then creates a motivating force. In other words, you can't wait passively for inspiration to strike - you have to be the lightening bolt and strike yourself.
he has a chart:
1 - action;
2 - motivation;
3 - more action [back to #2, creating a "loop"]
Anyway, I thought this could apply to creative people, including martial artists of course.
One section asks which comes first - motivation or action.
I figured it has to be motivation. But the author states that no - you have to "prime the pump" so to speak, and force yourself into action, which then creates a motivating force. In other words, you can't wait passively for inspiration to strike - you have to be the lightening bolt and strike yourself.
he has a chart:
1 - action;
2 - motivation;
3 - more action [back to #2, creating a "loop"]
Anyway, I thought this could apply to creative people, including martial artists of course.