Dear Students, Teachers and Friends,

The dojo's will be closed December 31st and January 1st for regular
classes.

Next weeks newsletter will come from the beaches of Jamaica as we
will be at a tournament there. I know, it is a rough job but
somebody has to do it.

Come and join Kyoshi Bryan and start the year off right with a New
Years day training class. Open to all students, the class will be
held at the Central dojo location and will run from 9:00-10:30.
Starting the year off with a good strong spirited workout is a
traditional concept handed down for generations in the martial arts
world. The central dojo is located at 2304 East Bijou, across the
street from the old Montgomery Wards building.

Quotes of the Week

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT:
I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an
unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen.
HERB COHEN:
If you don't know where you are going, you can never get lost.
J.C. PENNEY:
Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I'll give you a man who will
make history. Give me a man with no goals and I'll give you a stock
clerk.

Lesson of the Week

Goal Setting

I have had several private e-mails in regards to setting goals,
personal mission statements and strategic planning, so this the last
karate-gram of 2003 I will address exactly how to achieve more in
2004.


Setting specific and written goals is one of the most powerful
action items you can ever do become successful in life. It begins
with identifying what one's true values are and then identifying
what one's life would look like 5 years from now if it was perfect
in every way. We then work backwards to identify our short term
goals and actions needed to reach our long term targets.

Some of the values you can evaluate to see their importance to you
include:
Accuracy, Achievement, Adaptability, Affection, Assertiveness,
Attitude, Calmness, Career, Compassion, Competence, Consideration,
Creativity, Dependability, Diligence, Discipline, Education, Energy,
Enthusiasm, Faith, Fitness, Freedom, Generosity, Happiness, Honesty,
Humility, Independence, Integrity, Kindness, Leadership, Loyalty,
Optimism, Organization, Perseverance, Persistence, Politeness,
Respect, Responsibility, Security, Self-control, Status, Strength,
Success, Teamwork, Tolerance, Value, Wisdom.

To help identify what your true values are, simply ask the following
questions to yourself.
1. Name 10 things you would do if you received $1,000,000 tax
free today.
2. What would you do more of and what would you do less of if
you had only 6 months to live?
3. What has given you the most enjoyment and feelings of
importance in your life?
4. What have you always wanted to do, but have been afraid to
attempt?
5. If you were assured success at any one thing you were to
attempt, what would you do?

The next step is to dream big dreams. To make sure that you keep a
balanced perspective it is important to come up with 10 goals in
several different areas based on your values. Usually you can come
up with the first 4 or 5 but it is important to come up with 10 in
each area. Here are some suggested areas to set goals in:
1. List 10 personal goals for 2004.
2. List 10 professional and career goals for 2004.
3. List 10 family and relationship goals for 2004.
4. List 10 health and fitness goals for 2004.
5. List 10 social goals, how to give back to your community in
2004.
6. List 10 educational and professional development goals for
2004.

The next step is to carefully review these 60 goals and identify the
most important t ones and set them as your 10 goals to achieve in
2004. Please prioritize these goals and identify which one is the
most important. Once you have identified the most important goal,
and have written it out in detail and have set a deadline, ask
yourself the following questions:
1. List all obstacles and limitations that stand between you
and your goal.
2. List all the information, knowledge and skills you will need
to acquire in order to achieve your goal.
3. List the people whose help, support and cooperation you will
require to achieve your goal.
4. Make a plan of action to achieve your goal, a list of
activities by priority and sequence.
5. Assign responsibility for carrying out the plan – who is
going to do what.
6. Take each action in the plan and set a timeline for its
completion.

Once you have done this exercise with number one, proceed to do the
same drill with the other goals you have set. Then as you plan your
weekly activities, always spend some time working towards those
action items that will help you get closer to your goal everyday.
Although this exercise takes quite a bit of time, you will be amazed
on the results. You will truly be able to accomplish more in a short
period of time than many people accomplish in a lifetime.

Respectfully,

Terry Bryan