We should devote ourselves to being self-sufficient and must not depend upon the external ratings by others for our happiness.

If you knew you had to fight for your life tomorrow, would you change your training today?

The athlete who is building muscles though weight training should be very sure to work adequately on speed and flexibility at the same time. In combat, without the prior attributes, a strong man will be like the bull with its colossal strength futilely pursuing the matador or like a low-geared truck chasing a rabbit.

Use karate, judo, aikido, or any style to build your counter-offensive. It will be interesting!

The attitude, 'You can win if you want to badly enough,' means that the will to win is constant. No amount of punishment, no amount of effort, no condition is too 'tough' to take in order to win. Such an attitude can be developed only if winning is closely tied to the practitioner's ideals and dreams.

Cease negative mental chattering. If you think a thing is impossible, you'll make it impossible. Pessimism blunts the tools you need to succeed.

In order to taste my cup of water you must first empty your cup.