#6 Bad are the Brolies

Just recently, I did a post on Broly. In case you didn’t know, Broly is basically Dragon Ball’s version of the hulk. That is, one of the versions is. I had to pick one to write about. I talked about the character and how much blind potential he has. I compared it to the power that we all have when we get mad or fly off the handle. It can be a powerful thing indeed and we ought to let ourselves go wild when the time is right. 

But then I also turned it on its head and said that those who rely on that bout of passion to do great things actually don’t do as well as they could. The most qualified of people are those who are dedicated to consistency. They train and develop their talents in various areas every day of their lives and keep growing no matter how they are feeling. I believe those are the true monsters.

And I have seen this to be true in my own life. I studied martial arts for a while, and it has become clear to me that if someone were to angrily wail their fists at me, they might pack a nice powerful punch, but I’d still be ready to block it. Heck, I could even return the favor with interest. The power belongs to the disciplined, not the emotional. 

But when these two ideas come together, you can become nearly unstoppable. How does that work? Well, you seek to improve every day, but when you are fueled with those emotions that drive you upward, you channel them into everything you do and make that the new standard. I had one time where I was practicing my punches after a rough day at work, so I let those emotions rise within me. I noticed I could punch faster and I had a sudden “click” of understanding in my technique. I carried this knowledge with me going forward. My anger fueled me to the next level of performance and I think it can do that for everyone. 

My point is that rigid consistency is far more ferocious than the flares of feeling. If I had to choose one, I would choose blind consistency. But that’s not to say that the two are always at odds. You might be passionate about building a career in engineering, so much so that it fuels you to be dedicated to all the less-than-pleasant times that you will have to go through to make that career happen. The things we suffer for are usually because of something we love underneath. We just don’t always feel that love. 

But if we have to be uncomfortable and unhappy in our dedication, where does our compass come from? From something we must see accomplished in the world. From problems that must be solved and issues that need solutions. Moreover, they’re typically problems that no one is jumping in to tackle. I know that sounds vague, but keep living-you’ll find one of these in due time.

And until then, learn how to be consistent. Regiment yourself to a project and keep going whether you’re feeling it or not. Because that will give you a sense of pride and confidence which you can use to power your purpose when it finds you. I know you’ll find it, you just have to keep moving.

Until Next Time

May Peace be your Guide