OK, maybe you're right, maybe I shouldn't talk to you about quitting yet but I think there are some valuable lessons to be learned from the beginning about the different reasons why people quit karate. By knowing this you will know which pitfalls to avoid.
There are some common reasons for quitting karate that are often beyond our control such as lack of money, moving out of the area, illness or injury, change in family circumstances, the death of a loved one, and other unfortunate circumstances. Although all of these are valid reasons I will list in this short article the reasons that are within our control.
Here are some of the most common reasons in no particular order.
? Loss of interest
? Failure on a promotion test
? Disagreements with fellow members and/or instructor
? The curriculum is too hard or too easy
? Feeling like you're not getting it
? Feeling intimidated and overwhelmed
? Not getting out of it what you want
? Conflict of values
? Karate is not what you thought it would be
? Negatively comparing yourself to others
? Worried about injury
? Lack of control shown by fellow members when sparring
As always there are many more reasons why people quit karate and the list could go on but above are some of the more common reasons. I would venture to say that many of these reasons are self-made and are fear-based. If you are looking to get started in the martial arts then you might want to take a moment for some honest introspection and ask yourself if you are likely to quit for any of the above reasons.
If you are, then it will be even more important that you do your research beforehand and find a school that matches your goals and your values. When you do this, you increase your commitment by the intensity of your preparation, and you help write an insurance policy on your success.
Remember, success comes from preparation, and this is certainly an important element in that preparation that sends a loud clear signal to your subconscious mind that you are out to do your very best in this endeavor.
My own instructor once told me, ?Never be afraid of failure if you try your best?. If you follow this advice then quitting the martial arts probably won't be a viable option, and as the old saying states so clearly, "Quitters never win, and winners never quit."
If you want some more tips on how to make a successful start in your karate practice then check out my FREE Report ?Karate for Newcomers: How To Find Out Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Karate Practice?. You will find out how to download it at http://www.freekarateinformation.com.
Good luck and best wishes on your journey in karate.
We've been building our online travel business for about 3 years now and it amazes me the number of people who Quit Before They Even Try!
You know I have tried many different strategies to building my business. I finally did find one that works…more on that later. But it just "ticks" me off the one's who work so hard in the beginning only to "die out" when they're right at the "edge" of success.
Maybe they got tired of waiting. Maybe they got tired of the work involved. Maybe they just got sick and tired. But these are the same people who will go out and give 110% to another venture and just quit right before success….hmmm I wonder why?
I can't recall the nights I've sat up working my business until I can't see straight. But I knew I was on to something so I didn't quit. Am I different than the next guy? I don't think so. I just think that in my mind I was NOT going to quit. I was on the ten year plan…if it took me ten years of working my business to be a success it still was a whole lot less time than the 30 or 40 I'd have to put in at a regular "Just Over Broke" (JOB)
Maybe you have in your mind, "Well, I'll give it 6 months…if it doesn't work…I'll quit". Wrong! Please do yourself a favor. Don't spend the money to join a business if you're only going to give it 6 good months. You're wasting your time; you're wasting your sponsor's time.
Now, if you'll commit 5 good years with me or any business then you will have success. I don't mean commit and then sit back and wait for something to happen. I mean commit and work it like you've never worked anything in your life….you will not regret your decision.
OK, so why do people quit? Here are some reasons that come to mind:
1. You quit because you joined because of a friend and you wanted to make them happy. You really didn't want to do it in the first place. My comment: Don't do this! Your friend loses, you lose. If your friend is currently in a business and approaches you about it then research it and join because you know it's a good thing. 2. You quit because there's more work involved than you thought. You don't want to miss American Idol or House and this business takes away your TV time. My comment: Yes, there's work involved. But it's working for you; for your freedom. So turn the TV off and get to work. 3. You quit because your friend quit. My comment: Now that's the stupidest reason I've ever heard. They give up on their dreams so you do too? What! You'd jump off a bridge because they did? Another hmmm. 4. You quit because your sponsor didn't return a phone call. My comment: Go up-line, find somebody to work with. Another dumb excuse! 5. Your family and friends laughed at you. My comment: Find some new friends…no just kidding. Just prove them wrong and work it harder than ever. That's what we did and guess what; now those same family and friends are joining us. So if you're thinking of quitting remember that you're quitting on you. Not anybody else. You're giving up on your dreams not mine, not your families, not your friends.
Start your dream board. Mentally picture YOU financially free in 5 to 10 years. If it comes sooner that's great. But if it takes that time you're still within your goals. Me? We're on the 10 year plan. Is it happening already for us? ABSOLUTELY!
Think of all of new people you're meeting. Make it fun. If somebody says, No; move on. Keep going until you find enough Yes's to fulfill your dream, your goals.
Holly Powell, YTB Referring Travel Agent YTB Team Soaring Away Internet Marketer Wife, Mom, MiMi to Addy 866-549-7993 Copyright Soaring Away, Inc. 2007 <---****HYPERLINK****--->"http://www.ytbmoneyguarantee.com">http://www.ytbmoneyguarantee.com
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Paul A. Walker has sinced written about articles on various topics from Time Management Skills, Entertainment Guide and Fitness. Paul A. Walker, is a 4th degree black belt karate instructor with over 25 years experience in the martial arts. In 2003 he attained his 4th degree black belt, after studying with the legendary Karate Master, Hirokazu Kanazawa in Tokyo for three years. Get. Paul A. Walker's top article generates over 18100 views. to your Favourites.
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