Mike De Lucia's Page

That's the motto at FiveStar Martial Arts, and it's one of the best motivational expressions you'll find. We all want to achieve - life is a series of stretches, of challenges, of striving for that which brings you joy, prosperity, and satisfaction. And we've each been given the tools - are you ready to use them?



Visualization is a vital first step. See yourself winning. See yourself in a better place than you're in today. Seeing… Continue

How committed are you? I mean really committed. Commitment is hard, unyielding, uncompromising, demanding. But the beauty of it is that it's a choice - you must BE committed, you must accept, even initiate a commitment. Nobody can force you to commit to something. But once you decide that you want to achieve or accomplish something, it should be a solemn vow.



Commitment is good - it's a way to focus your attention, your efforts, and your priorities, and by committing yourself you can… Continue

One of my favorite sites is snopes.com - a site dedicated to debunking (or, more rarely, verifying) urban legends and myths. On television, I've enjoyed watching the Mythbusters similarly challenge "common sense" and "common knowledge" to disprove things that many people just took on faith as being true. I believe we all should be mythbusters in our daily lives, especially if we're in a position to inadvertently spread misinformation if we don't take efforts… Continue

One of the most important things I think I've learned in the martial arts has certainly carried over into the rest of my life - just showing up doesn't cut it. The martial arts looks, from the outside, like a mostly physical exercise, but without involving your mind you'll never get anywhere. Focus, perseverance, dedication and willpower are all mental attributes. It's not enough for your body to be there - your mind needs to be trained and conditioned, too. I call this "Attendance plus… Continue