No Limitation as Limitation

Since I was a child I have loved martial arts. I truly appreciate the lessons that can be learned and applied to everyday life through martial arts.

One of my favorite quotes comes from famous martial artist/actor Bruce Lee. The quote is as follows...

This quote applies to my martial art theories, but even more important, it applies to life. What I want to address in this post is the second half of the quote, "having no limitation as limitation."

In essence Bruce Lee was saying that we need to stop using our perceived limitations as excuses. How many of us, me included, use a supposed limitation as an excuse for failure or maybe to never begin something in the first place?

In sports, the limitation and excuse may sound something like this...

I'm to slow, I'm not tall enough, He is stronger than me, etc.

In everyday life, the limitation and excuse may sound like this...

I don't have enough time, I don't have enough money, I don't know the right people, etc.

Everything listed above can be looked at as a true limitation and a valid excuse. But according to the great martial artist Bruce Lee, that doesn't let you off the hook!

Bruce Lee wants you to know that what you perceive as a limitation cannot be used as a limitation. You must find a way to succeed, despite the so called limitation. You have to stop making excuses and find a way to get it done.

This brings to mind some words of wisdom from successful business man and author Ron Reynolds "People will find a way to do exactly what they need to do." You see, when you really need to get something done, you'll find a way.

Both Bruce Lee and Ron Reynolds know that people have so many self imposed limitations. They have trouble succeeding or making necessary changes in life because they use these limitations as excuses. But ultimately people can choose to overcome the limitation and find a way to succeed. 

My challenge for you is this...

Decide today to take the limitations off your mind, rid yourself of excuses and find a way. Declare that you will no longer use your "limitations" as limiting factors in your life!

God Bless,

Coach P

P.S. As far as No way as way, this applies to my grappling theories. But in my personal life... I know the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!