The warrior is Here, Now.

Freedom from mental distraction equals power. Body mind masters eventually come to the realization that this and every moment, on or off the field, is the moment of truth.

In life, stress happens when you resist what arises.

Stay present. You'll always have time to worry later on if you want to.

Everything you need to know is within you. Listen. Feel. Trust the body's wisdom.

If babies held the same tendency toward self-criticism as adults, they might never learn to walk or talk. Can you imagine infants stomping, 'Aarggh! Screwed up again!' Fortunately, babies are free of self-criticism. They just keep practicing.

Meditation is a valuable exercise, but eventually you have to open up your eyes and look around.