The Beginning At Last

White Belt Mentality

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Kevin
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Daily writing prompt
On what subject(s) are you an authority?
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Even if you’ve got a black belt, approach everything like you’re still a white belt. Never stop learning.

Have a great day, everyone!

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30 responses to “White Belt Mentality”

  1. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    Wise words Kevin. 🙏🏼😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Phoebe. 🙏
      I’ve been around long enough to know I don’t know much at all. 😄

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  2. annecortz Avatar
    annecortz

    Well said.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thanks very much! 😊

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  3. Sunshine Avatar
    Sunshine

    Nice 👍

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you much! 😊😊

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  4. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Perfect! Very insightful 😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Laura! From time to time I like to think I have some semblance of sensibility. It doesn’t happen often! 😜😄
      🙏😊

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Haha, I see someone did ask on another post if you’re psychic though…so I have to give you the same comment you did on mine “I think you know more than you let on” lolol 😜😆😉

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Nah, not really. I’m just a plain, simple gorilla. 😊

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      3. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        That’s your cover, anyways 🤣

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Just saying. 🤷‍♂️

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  5. My Mindfulness Journey Blog Avatar
    My Mindfulness Journey Blog

    Thank you for the inspiring message! Have a great day!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, and a great day to you as well! 😊😊

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  6. mediarteducation Avatar
    mediarteducation

    positive & right! i’m a curious learner of martial arts, that always give lessons of force, flow, endurance, focus and structure. Its a good instrument for a lifestyle. its not the color of the belt, but the courage on the road.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      That’s a very good way of looking at it. Thank you very much for that insight! 🙏

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  7. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    In the journey of knowledge, even the wisest sage must embrace the curiosity of a novice.
    Mastery is a path, not a destination. 😃😃

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Very well stated, Mr. Philo! We get so caught up on the endgame, we tend to forget that.

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    2. Ana Daksina Avatar
      Ana Daksina

      The Buddhist masters call this “beginner mind,” and encourage everyone to maintain it lifelong 👌

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  8. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Happy 4th of July!

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  9. Tashintheclouds Avatar
    Tashintheclouds

    In some styles, I think, the instructors go back to wearing white belts. The black silk threads of mine have half worn off anyway. The more you learn, the less you realize that you know.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      That is very, very true. I like the concept of the instructors wearing white belts. Kind of like the boss who isn’t afraid to work on the line with his team and get a bit dirty.

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      1. Tashintheclouds Avatar
        Tashintheclouds

        A martial artist who is afraid of work is an oxymoron. Or just plain moron.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        That could apply easily to a lot of people in general lol

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      3. Tashintheclouds Avatar
        Tashintheclouds

        I sense a 6th sense joke somewhere.

        A martial artist’s opponent is themselves, whereas a fighter’s opponent is someone else. At least, that is how I see it.

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      4. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        I see…
        Nah, I’ll leave it alone. 😄
        It’s kind of like the cliché about competing against yourself and no one else I suppose.

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    2. Ana Daksina Avatar
      Ana Daksina

      I did not know that, Tash ~ but, Kevin’s right ~ it’s a wonderful practice!

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      1. Tashintheclouds Avatar
        Tashintheclouds

        Martial arts is an endless striving, and part of that striving becomes teaching, too.

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      2. Ana Daksina Avatar
        Ana Daksina

        Beautifully put.

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  10. KC Avatar
    KC

    Yep!

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