So, 40 might be too old to start a contact sport. Or not. 

I achieved a special victory at a recent taekwondo tournament. I took first place in traditional sparring. It included defeating an opponent who had beaten me in all four previous encounters. 

It was a fantastic experience that truly embodied the meaning of kaizen for me. 

I started training in taekwondo about a year ago to motivate my boys, and it’s been a fun ride. Although I've won first place in other events before, today’s victory was particularly meaningful. 

When clients ask me about goals, I always say that I focus on kaizen, the idea of continual change for the better. I believe in being better in some way every day. And this victory is a testament to that philosophy, Rather than setting large, far-off goals, I focus on incremental improvements and continually strive to be my best self. 

I’m excited to see where this journey takes me next. And I’m grateful for the lesson that taekwondo has taught me about perseverance, hard work, and the power of small, consistent improvements. 

How do you incorporate kaizen into your life? 

Want to hang out with me in Princeton this summer? No, not to spar. For this:

https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/art-of-series/

This Month’s Cool Reads and Finds

How to nap there’s a right way you know

Akkio - what does all your data mean? Akkio will tell you

Stuck in a loop of worrying thoughts? it’s a misuse of your imagination

Glasp - highlight and add notes as you read

Meco app - an inbox for your newsletters, like this one

The physics of making fried rice - yet another robotic opportunity

The Social Media Mental Health Crisis - research confirms its negative impact on young girls. Alarming read. 

Paraphrasing Tool - Quillbot can rephrase everything

I did a super cool series of meditations on productivity with Mary Meckley on her Daily Meditation Podcast. Come sit with us. Episodes #317 -#319

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