Network Marketing Journey

I’ve been wanting to do this post since about the time that I started this blog and have waited for the right time do so. Since the writing of my discussion of Mastery and the book by George Leonard, of the same name, I’ve recieved feedback on that discussion and would like to add the following thoughts to that discussion.

Recently I was watching a movie called "The Last Samurai" (again–its a favorite). A movie starring Tom Cruise that is about they way of the samurai (and Mastery as well) coming to an end. Japan is seeking to become more industrial and so the old must pass so that the new may take its place. Tom Cruise plays an American Captain who is hired to go to Japan and teach them how to soldier.

At one of my favorite points in the movie, Nathan (Cruise’s character) and one of the  samurai Nobutada, have an exchange as Nathan is being taught to use a sword.

Nobutada:  "Please, excuse. To many mind."

Nathan:  "To many Mind?"

Nobutada:  "Mind the sword. Mind the people watching. Mind your enemy. To many mind." (Pausing a second he nods and continues) "No Mind."

Nathan regains his feet, repeating those two words ‘No Mind" and continues with his training. I like this scene, and it touched me because it reminded me of how I have a tendency to think to much on the external influences. It’s extremely easy to get caught up in all of the things that could go wrong or give sway to the words of well meaning friends, but the truth of the matter is that if you clear your mind and work towards your wants they can be made real.

Focus is essential to success but it is also of great importance to stress management. Remaining centered and letting those external influences fall away will allow you to focus and best of all you will feel the benefits of a less stressful life.

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