In our culture, we tend to focus on outcomes. Winning versus losing.

Even in actual fights, the greatest obstacle we face is our own fear, our own breath, or our own tension.

The ability to be present in a given circumstance means the difference between success and failure and potentially life and death. 

Words inspire, words inform, and words can destroy - if we let them.

Being proficient at anything at full speed takes the willingness and patience to first go slowly, literally and figuratively.