Posts Tagged ‘Kaizen’

Guest Post: Mindfulness — In Buddhism and TI
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 24th, 2011

This is a guest post by Kwin Krisdaphong of Thailand. Kwin was inspired to learn TI by watching Shinji’s viral youtube video.  He taught himself TI with the aid of the 10-Lesson Self-Coached Workshop  DVD (creating his own sketches as learning aids – see below) then took a 1-day workshop with Coach Tang Siew Kwan […]

What is Kaizen?
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 22nd, 2011

Kaizen helps you envisiion a life of boundless possibility. But it does so by teaching you to give loving attention to a single moment or action, the one you’re performing this moment.

Why I’m Grateful for Swimming My Slowest Time Ever
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 12th, 2011

The greatest challenge we face in swimming as we age, isn’t the difficulty of maintaining our times; it’s being able to accept the inevitability of slower times with grace.

Diana Nyad and the ‘Demons of the Sea’
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on December 2nd, 2011

Completing a marathon in six months can’t really change your life. But immersive experiences today can.

Does Talent Matter? Not if your goal is Personal Transformation.
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 21st, 2011

We begin Deliberate Practice to accomplish some utilitarian goal. We continue because it’s life-changing

Build Self-Confidence through Balanced Expectations
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on November 1st, 2011

Every expectation fulfilled will improve your ability to focus future goals effectively — and strengthen your expectation of positive outcomes.

Two Sets to Test Your Stroke Efficiency AND Mastery
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 21st, 2011

Take the Test: How efficient is your stroke. How masterful are you at pace control?

Begin Practice with a Beginner’s Mind
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on August 20th, 2011

Swim the first few minures (or as long as you like) easily and attentively to learn What Is. Then devote the rest of practice to improving it.

Swimming as a Lifelong Student
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 14th, 2011

Information Sources are best for learning Core Principles and forming guiding concepts. Direct Experience is best for converting concepts into effective action.

Passionate Curiosity and Deep Practice
by Terry Laughlin

Posted on May 12th, 2011

Passionate Curiosity is an indispensable mindset for anyone wishing to improve their swimming. Deep Practice is how you convert Curiosity into Mastery.