A Leader
Strong
Accountable
A Role Model
A Teacher
A Goal Setter
Honest
Encouraging
Open
Patient
Trustworthy
A Planner
Determined
Tenacious
A Student
Respectful
Responsible
Empathetic
My strengths and weaknesses change as I learn and grow. I am learning the difference between looking in the mirror and really seeing myself. I can see what moves I am doing, and can figure out what I need to change. I am developing my eye for detail.
I am tenacious and determined to learn to be a better martial artist. I enjoy figuring out how to make techniques work and how to use my chi in all aspects of my kung fu and my life.
I am improving and strengthening my awareness. I am beginning to realize that I am a role model and I do have an impact on the other students and the people around me.
I enjoy teaching Kung Fu. It gives me the opportunity to show my passion. I would like to strengthen my teaching methods so I can explain things in more that one way. I think a good teacher is patient, flexible, empathetic and has respect for their students. I am also learning to be a good student. I am more attentive to what my teachers are teaching me instead of trying to show what I know. I have learned to trust my teachers and now I am more open to their encouragement and guidance.
I am learning to be a better planner. I can now create a plan with a back up. I am an optimist and I have a difficult time creating a plan for success because I don't see the down side. I am getting better at ensuring my plan won't fail by being accountable and taking responsibilities for my actions and inactions.
Each and everything I do each day takes me a step closer to my goal and by keeping that in the forefront of my mind, I will reach my goal. Each day I feel stronger, more honest with myself and a little closer to the leader that I want to be. Each day what I believe makes a good black belt is becoming me.
