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Mokuteki — Goals 目的 [edition 2025]
Goals are the lighthouses of our ambition, guiding our daily actions so that we move towards achieving our ultimate life purposes. Goals are the building blocks that we can use to build our purpose in life.
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Ikigai — Purpose for Living 生き甲斐 [edition 2025]
To have a purpose for living is the true measure of a satisfied and rich life; rather than striving for happiness, strive for purpose. If any one concept is the secret to happiness and success, this is it.
Nakitsura ni hachi — Bee Bites the Crying Face 泣面に蜂
We sometimes bring bad outcomes on ourselves in two ways. Sometimes we expect that one bad outcome follows another. Other times, by dwelling on an initial bad outcome, we lose focus and our strong spirit, and thereby increase the chances of more negative outcomes.
Kouun Ryusui — Floating Clouds, Flowing Water 行雲流水
We are surrounded by distraction and disharmony in different parts of our lives, but as karateka we train to maintain our balance. In addition, we train to sharpen the efficiency and grace of our actions and movement.
Mikka Bouzu — A Monk for Three Days 三日坊主
Pursuing the hard goals sharpens our focus and gives us a platform to grow our skills. Reaching for the difficult increases our own reach while strengthening our resolve.