努力怠るなかれ ~ “Doryoku okotaru nakare” (Never neglect effort) ??
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Kenzo Mabuni (1927-2005)
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“Never neglect the little things. Never skimp on that extra effort, that additional few minutes, [..] that delivery of the very best that you can do.
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It does not matter what others think, it is of prime importance, however, what you think about you.
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You can never do your best, which should always be your trademark, if you are cutting corners and shirking responsibilities. You are special. Act it. Never neglect the little things.” ~ Augustine “Og” Mandino
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Daily practice is the key to ongoing improvement. Resting on your laurels or past successes will only take you so far. It’s more of what you’re doing, than what you’ve done, that matters. You become good at whatever you practice. What you put into your training is what you’ll later get back. Try to get better every day, keep improving, and be better than the last time.
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No one becomes a black belt or a higher dan grade without hours of weekly practice over several years. You have to put in the EFFORT, whether at the dojo or at home.
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“Only through training will a person learn his own weaknesses [..]. He who is aware of his weaknesses will remain master of himself in any situation.” ~ Gichin Funakoshi