I've been inspired in martial arts by many people, young and old. I've also noticed a few things I'd like to avoid like a plague. Here are two things I try to avoid, with only partial success:
Fear #1
Too Much Talking, Not Enough Kicking
You've been in one of those classes, where the instructor just talks and talks and talks and you never quite have a chance to get your martial groove on. I live in fear of being that instructor. I know what
I'm thinking as they drone on, and I hope that no one ever thinks that about me.
Sure, sure, we have loads of inspiration and wisdom to share. But actually, they don't really want to hear it right now.