tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post8013989028341700705..comments2024-03-25T22:38:39.934-07:00Comments on THERESA'S TALES: Achieving YOUR Black BeltTheresa Milsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4846812587560582512010-10-03T17:37:30.831-07:002010-10-03T17:37:30.831-07:00@ Raven, you are right. I know adults who still w...@ Raven, you are right. I know adults who still want everything with little work. It rarely works that way. We all get impatient from time to time.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37185348018137045252010-10-03T17:01:18.392-07:002010-10-03T17:01:18.392-07:00Wow, those kids figured out things that some adult...Wow, those kids figured out things that some adults still haven't figured out. I am also going for teaching and I have to keep reminding myself that it will all come together one day. I just have to keep working hard like these kids :)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105708239246073865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-17986923285533676652010-09-23T09:42:22.168-07:002010-09-23T09:42:22.168-07:00@ Ant, I'm glad you got something from the pos...@ Ant, I'm glad you got something from the post. I've learned that there's nobody I can't learn from and be inspired by.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-4584222045295203612010-09-23T07:12:15.498-07:002010-09-23T07:12:15.498-07:00I really needed to read this today. Everything wo...I really needed to read this today. Everything worth having is worth working for. I am going to repeat this to myself a million times today! And the first boy's speech is really sticking to my ribs...I still have so much to learn. Hm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76357310363602879402010-09-23T02:52:09.247-07:002010-09-23T02:52:09.247-07:00@ Hilary, the students were inspired. I need to m...@ Hilary, the students were inspired. I need to make some time to head back to your blog and watch the inspiring video you posted.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12918288331727811632010-09-23T00:17:15.394-07:002010-09-23T00:17:15.394-07:00Hi Theresa .. great lessons to be learnt here &...Hi Theresa .. great lessons to be learnt here & I bet these kids and yours will be more successful and more rounded when they reach our tender years!<br /><br />Wonderful to hear their testimonies .. achieving things teaches us so much along the way.<br /><br />If only more people encouraged more .. I love the fact that it was the teachers and their discipline and care and love of their art inspired the kids so much. Excellent examples from those older kids for the younger ones to see .. <br /><br />Great read and comparison to us as bloggers and writers .. thanks - inspiring .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-43170267945999086722010-09-22T16:42:34.646-07:002010-09-22T16:42:34.646-07:00@ Elana, you've got your first rank black belt...@ Elana, you've got your first rank black belt. Hope the other ones come even easier.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-53048915566883517702010-09-22T12:07:06.186-07:002010-09-22T12:07:06.186-07:00Wow. I feel all tingly inside. This is so true. Pu...Wow. I feel all tingly inside. This is so true. Publishing a book isn't the be all, end all. I still have a lot of work to do, a lot to learn, just like the black belt kids. <br /><br />#dangit<br /><br />But I do feel inspired to go and learn!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-40125918760845547612010-09-22T11:29:49.345-07:002010-09-22T11:29:49.345-07:00@ Words A Day, I hope they pass too. I want the b...@ Words A Day, I hope they pass too. I want the black belt in writing too. Let's keep working to get there.<br />I love yoga - I have to take classes again.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-12862325810164982552010-09-22T09:57:41.648-07:002010-09-22T09:57:41.648-07:00Well done to your children, hope they pass!Though ...Well done to your children, hope they pass!Though it does takes years of practise to hone the craft of writing...I find it hard not to want the "black belt" now! Maybe its because I never did martial arts as kid! A bit of yoga might settle these nerves!Words A Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423263654771820182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-76115462700410215562010-09-22T07:47:36.867-07:002010-09-22T07:47:36.867-07:00@ Jemi, me too! I don't even want to think ab...@ Jemi, me too! I don't even want to think about it!<br /><br />@ Vicki, that's great. I hope she enjoys it. I like it because it's all in the kids' control. It's up to them if they do well or not.<br /><br />@ Missed Periods, I wanted to take dancing and piano as kid, but never martial arts.<br /><br />That's good to hear about your students.<br /><br />@ Lola, thanks. I can't wait to hear if they passed. If my daughter moves up, I only have to sit through one class instead of two.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-29749956199850221802010-09-22T07:02:51.519-07:002010-09-22T07:02:51.519-07:00Yes. Yes, yes. Anything worth doing well takes wor...Yes. Yes, yes. Anything worth doing well takes work. Hard work.<br /><br />I love this post. And congrats to your kids. :)Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-47751161146855281362010-09-21T22:48:54.188-07:002010-09-21T22:48:54.188-07:00First of all, I wish I would have taken some kind ...First of all, I wish I would have taken some kind of martial arts when I was a kid. <br /><br />Secondly, I totally agree. Most worthwile things take hard work. I always ask my students what they are most proud of themselves for, and every answer is something that took hard work, sacrifice and courage.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-15708688156741337612010-09-21T21:52:53.315-07:002010-09-21T21:52:53.315-07:00Great post! Like you, I also gave up my 20s to be ...Great post! Like you, I also gave up my 20s to be a student, but until I read your post I viewed that sacrifice as a mostly negative thing. But you're right in that eventually all the schooling and hard work will pay off. I admire anyone who dedicates all the time and effort that is required to master their craft. But even though I do want to be a "master teacher", at the same time if I had to choose between teaching and writing, I'd choose writing. But hopefully I can have both.Neurotic Workaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06775298184138766683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-43130713382545385692010-09-21T18:32:33.190-07:002010-09-21T18:32:33.190-07:00Great analogy!
My daughter just started taking Ta...Great analogy!<br /><br />My daughter just started taking Taekwondo. It's the first activity that she's actually participated in and we're so excited!Vicki Rochohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07381089434014961076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-28039726052739827012010-09-21T17:52:32.797-07:002010-09-21T17:52:32.797-07:0010 000 is a lot of hours! I've got a few to go...10 000 is a lot of hours! I've got a few to go... :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-38257219829926634042010-09-21T17:40:37.416-07:002010-09-21T17:40:37.416-07:00@ The Words Crafter, I'd be a life coach, if I...@ The Words Crafter, I'd be a life coach, if I could get my professional life to actually take off so I'd have some wisdom to impart.<br /><br />@ Joanne, it is an amazing journey. And as you point out, long.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-20417786080573354552010-09-21T16:34:25.266-07:002010-09-21T16:34:25.266-07:00Love this, and it's so true. I recently liste...Love this, and it's so true. I recently listened to an interview with a very accomplished musician. When asked about breaking into the business, and finding any success, he didn't blink an eye when he said to give yourself 10 years of practicing and trying. 10 years of learning and growing. It's an amazing journey, isn't it.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-87951775935108235872010-09-21T16:04:39.234-07:002010-09-21T16:04:39.234-07:00Oh, this was great! I loved the analogies, AND the...Oh, this was great! I loved the analogies, AND the speeches those young students gave. <br /><br />How cool that your children do this, too. Such discipline and sacrifice....<br /><br />You know, you'd also make a great life coach.....you're very good at it!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-515561932455686892010-09-21T15:34:15.658-07:002010-09-21T15:34:15.658-07:00@ Old Kitty, I loved that - "so full of innoc...@ Old Kitty, I loved that - "so full of innocence yet adult determination."<br /><br />I wish you the very best on your writing journey too.<br /><br />@ Tere, my son is the same way. He quit gymnastics, soccer, Spanish after school, and piano. Now I have him in swimming, TKD, and piano. But his time to play video games and legos is his favorite.<br /><br />@ Brigid, thanks. I hear if they passed their tests in the beginning of October.<br /><br />@ Nicole, I spent way too many hours watching cartoons as a kid too. I try to balance my kids' time with mixed success.<br /><br />@ Ann, I was humbled by the students too.<br /><br />@ Len, I'm glad you were inspired. Those kids inspired me. I was writing the post in my head right after they spoke because I didn't want to forget anything.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-50265246550003913582010-09-21T15:28:08.149-07:002010-09-21T15:28:08.149-07:00@ Anne, I have many hours to go as well.
@ Shanno...@ Anne, I have many hours to go as well.<br /><br />@ Shannon, I'm just passing on their inspiration!<br /><br />@ Kathleen, glad you were inspired.<br /><br />@ KarenG, you are so right. I have my children in TKD for exactly those reasons. It also reminded me of the time you said getting a contract was only 1/2 the journey, so I borrowed a bit from you.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-37075297994275249892010-09-21T15:08:39.866-07:002010-09-21T15:08:39.866-07:00It's inspiring to listen to children. We do le...It's inspiring to listen to children. We do learn a lot from them. Theresa, this is one of my favourite posts of yours! It's full of inspiration! Thank you for sharing! :)Len Lamberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394563639136301725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-39520779852629504222010-09-21T14:38:10.628-07:002010-09-21T14:38:10.628-07:00A great lesson to be learned here. Thank you Ther...A great lesson to be learned here. Thank you Theresa. I feel humbled by these students.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-63635389291999073642010-09-21T14:02:11.130-07:002010-09-21T14:02:11.130-07:00I was another quitter as a kid. I'm ashamed th...I was another quitter as a kid. I'm ashamed that I gave up ballet for Saturday morning cartoons. Pathetic, huh? There's a lot those kids can teach us.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801207462566510326.post-41404681253520941872010-09-21T13:38:46.514-07:002010-09-21T13:38:46.514-07:00They are very inspirational children, everything w...They are very inspirational children, everything we want takes time to achieve. That is so true and congratulations to your two kids.Brigid O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646687391409208367noreply@blogger.com