An intelligent mind is an inquiring mind. It is not satisfied with explanation, with conclusions. Nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion.
Bruce LeeRead
A quality martial artist is always ready for any move, and trains oneself invincible.
Interpretation
A skilled martial artist prepares for any situation and strives for excellence through continuous training.
This quote by Bruce Lee emphasizes the importance of preparedness and resilience in the pursuit of mastery. It suggests that a true martial artist is not just physically skilled but is also mentally equipped to handle any challenge that arises, achieving a level of invincibility through dedicated practice and training.
In practice
During a motivational speech to athletes about the importance of training.
An intelligent mind is an inquiring mind. It is not satisfied with explanation, with conclusions. Nor is it a mind that believes, because belief is again another form of conclusion.
Thereβs only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target.
Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.
Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are the weeds that strange confidence.
More and more I believe in the fact that you have two hands and two legs, and the thing is how to make good use of yourself - and that's about it.
Because one does not want to be disturbed, to be made uncertain, he establishes a pattern of conduct, of thought, a pattern of relationships to man. He then becomes a slave to the pattern and takes the pattern to be the real thing.
Remember when your plans fail, that temporary defeat is not permanent failure.
Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.
Don't use the hardships of your past as excuses to deny the possibilities of your future.
Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've got to believe you can play a shot instead of wondering where your next bad shot is coming from.
Yellow wakes me up in the morning. Yellow gets me on the bike every day. Yellow has taught me the true meaning of sacrifice. Yellow makes me suffer. Yellow is the reason I'm here.
Get up. Stand up. Speak up. Do something.
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