VARIATION IN TACTICS 1. Sun Tzu said: In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign, collects his army and concentrates his forces 2. When in difficult country, do not encamp. In country where high roads intersect, join hands with your allies. Do not linger in dangerously isolated positions. In hemmed-in situations, you must [...]
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“Fear can only exist in relationship; fear cannot exist by itself, in isolation. There is no such thing as abstract fear; there is fear of the known or the unknown, fear of what one has done or what one may do; fear of the past or of the future. The relationship between what one is and [...]
Sun Tzu Art of War Part 7
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: Art of War, Sun Tzu
MANEUVERING 1. Sun Tzu said: In war, the general receives his commands from the sovereign. 2. Having collected an army and concentrated his forces, he must blend and harmonize the different elements thereof before pitching his camp. 3. After that, comes tactical maneuvering, than which there is nothing more difficult. The difficulty of tactical maneuvering [...]
Winning is in the Mind
Posted: 22nd August 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: haka, Rugby, Winning
Winning is a mental thing as much as a physical one. I myself have experienced it where I have gone into a competition with no hunger or desire to win and guess what I lost. Winning is important to me. Thus forth I have researched why some win and others crumble. A team or an [...]
Glen Nevis Friday 20-8-2010
Posted: 21st August 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: Ben Nevis, Glen Nevis, Journey up Glen Nevis, Mountain Climb, Scotland
Reached the summit of Glen Nevis (Ben Nevis). It was tougher than what we thought as a team. The journey started with a little apprehension as we were given the weather warning of hurricanes, gale force winds and heavy rain. We had to complete the task we had come a long way to just turn [...]
Sun Tzu Art of War Part 6
Posted: 15th August 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, Inspiration, Martial ArtsTags: Art of War, Sun Tzu
WEAK POINTS AND STRONG 1. Sun Tzu said: Whoever is first in the field and awaits the coming of the enemy, will be fresh for the fight; whoever is second in the field and has to hasten to battle will arrive exhausted. 2. Therefore the clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not [...]
A week off training. A time to reflect and create a rough plan to the future and leaving room for flexibility. The aim is to grow maturely with an inner vision that can be reflected into the world. Life is about living, simply living. Wake up, live it to the full and not dictated by [...]
Unity is Strength
Posted: 11th July 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: Dreams to come true, Human, Inspiration, Unity in Strength
From a very young age I hoped that in my lifetime I would be lucky enough to see the whole world unite as one. All colours, creed, nations, United in order for Human Prosperity. Perhaps you will accuse me of being an idealist but I am happy to be accused of that as this dream [...]
Think Outside the Box
Posted: 27th June 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, High Intensity Interval Training, Inspiration, Training Videos, WorkoutsAlbert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” The following videos are here to inspire you to think outside of the box. By that I mean [...]
Strength Training Wednesday 23-6-2010
Posted: 24th June 2010 by Valentine Rawat in High Intensity Interval Training, Inspiration, WorkoutsThere is no limit to what YOU can achieve Deep inside you lies the potential. There are many ways to tap into your talents, but first you have to believe in your power to create, to dream, and to take risks. The possibilities are unlimited if you reach beyond what is comfortable. Learn to accept [...]
You are Great!!!
Posted: 20th June 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: Inspiration, Jonny Wilkinson, Steve Black, Tackling Life, Winning
To become great at your given sport you have to believe you are GREAT. Not just good or okay, but GREAT. One has to have the single minded focus. Law of attraction states You Become What You FOCUS ON THE MOST or Your THOUGHTS Create Your Life Circumstances. Almost all people that I have met [...]
Is it possible to transform Violence
Posted: 13th June 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, InspirationTags: Jiddu Krishnamurti, violence
Jiddu Krishnamurti – Is it possible to transform Violence Questioner: Is it possible to transform violence? Jiddu Krishnamurti: Violence is a form of energy; it is energy utilized in a certain way which becomes aggression. But we are not for the moment trying to transform or change violence but to understand it and comprehend it [...]
Screw It Let’s Do It, Richard Branson A book I have read while back and read it again this weekend. It is an essential read for anyone on the road to success. Pick it up and give it a whirl. ‘Throughout my life I have always strived for success – as a businessman, in my adventures, [...]
Sunday Inspiration Anthony Robles
Posted: 30th May 2010 by Valentine Rawat in InspirationTags: Anthony Robles, Inspiration, Sunday Inspiration, Wrestler
I am forever mesmerized by individuals like Anthony Robles that above all odds persevere and eventually fulfill their dream. In Anthony’s case becoming an All-American wrestler. Anthony was born with one leg. But that did not stop him to reaching his goal. Click here to read more on his journey.
Rex Pemberton Mt Everest Sunday 16-5-2010
Posted: 16th May 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Inspiration, WorkoutsIn May 2005 Rex Pemberton was the youngest Australian to climb Mt Everest. The video below captures his incredible journey. Everest which is one of my life times goals is tough even on young tough guys like Rex. I hope he inspires you as me has me.
INSPIRE Sunday 9-5-2010 Rest Day
Posted: 14th May 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Inspiration, WorkoutsTags: Inspire
“Sports plays a societal role in engendering jingoist and chauvinist attitudes. They’re designed to organize a community to be committed to their gladiators.” Noam Chomsky
Parkour Sunday 2-5-2010
Posted: 2nd May 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, Corrective Training, Inspiration, Training VideosI have a great deal of respect for guys and gals who practice the art of Parkour. It truly is an art of movement along with mental death defying stunts. Parkour relies on the fundamental attributes of movement. It is much more then just strength and one has to recruit balance, endurance, meticulous precision, awareness [...]
Johann Martin 50 years of Struggle with Iron
Posted: 30th April 2010 by Valentine Rawat in Article, Inspiration, Training VideosI came across this video below a week or so ago. It is incredible. The title of the video translate to “50 years of Struggle with Iron”. Well said I think as it takes a life time to master what you do. Like I keep saying it does not happen overnight and when you reach [...]