Mastery

Mastery is never ending. I have met people who have been deemed masters, but only the really good one's that I noticed were not self proclaimed masters. They earned the title by the people around them, but each master I have ever met has never considered themselves a master. It could be that they are just simply humble, but I believe in something even greater. I believe that they still believe that there is still room to grow.

  A true mastery for me is someone who always pursues the knowledge from wherever the source might be. A master will always take an opportunity to become better. A master remains open minded, knowing life is ever changing. A master will always certainly be very knowledgeable, but the best will normally say there is more to learn.  The tools they have accumulated in their journey still helps them to this day and even help those around them. A master will fail more times than I have ever tried.

  A true master of their craft would never know they became one, because in my mind they are still pursuing such lofty goals. The goal of a master is not normally to become one, it is something through hard work and time that eventually evolves into something amazing. 

  I know I have said before I am in the pursuit of mastery, but in reality I am in the pursuit of growing as a person, an electrician, and a martial artist. I want to excel in all 3 categories. Hitting mastery should not be my goal, but the goal of becoming very knowledgeable and using that knowledge wisely, and remain open minded for the opportunity to learn. 

Sifu Langner