The Day Warrior

“If you make a mistake from time to time… You’re human. If you make the same mistake repeatedly… You’re negligent.”  Andy Friscella Failure is an influential teacher.  When faced with…

“継続は力なり” (Keizoku wa chikara nari) – Continuance (perseverance) is power. I’ve quoted this phrase a few times because its message is timeless: success isn’t about one-time effort or grand gestures—it’s about showing up…

“どんな戦いにも勝つためには、すでに死んでいるつもりで戦わなければならない” – 宮本 武蔵 Okay.  The title of this newsletter is a bit extreme. It comes from a quote from Miyamoto Musashi, “Donna tatakai ni mo katsu tame ni wa,…

自己実現の道を歩む (jiko jitsugen no michi wo ayumu) – Walking the path of self-actualization. This phrase isn’t just about setting goals—it’s about embracing the journey of growth, discipline, and becoming the best version…

“The things you are passionate about are not random; they are your calling.” Fabienne Fredrickson At first, I was on the fence about adding passion to this list. Passion is…

“A year from now, you may wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb When thinking about your health, this quote highlights the importance of prioritizing your health today, even…

“継続は力なり” (Keizoku wa chikara nari) – Continuance (perseverance) is power. Japanese Proverb I’ve quoted this timeless Japanese proverb, and I will likely quote it again. Its wisdom cuts through the…

“Action is the foundational key to all success.” – Pablo Picasso I have been dragging my feet about writing this newsletter. A few months ago, I surveyed my readers about…

“Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.” – John C. Maxwell Motivation is a powerful spark, but it never lasts. It comes and goes like the weather—unpredictable, unreliable.…