"If it is important, do it every day. If it’s not important, don’t do it at all." (Dan John) Frugality, the 3rd virtue of Heritage Rough 'n' Tumnble, applies to time, attention, and resources.

What are the 5Bs? What is the DRSABCD Protocol? Find out in "Non-Caped Crusader: Mettle Maker #519"...www.heritageartsinc.com/blog/261017

"We take no pleasure in permitted joys. But what's forbidden is more keenly sought." (Ovid) Beware the forbidden fruit!

"Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Yea, lift them up, ye everlasting doors, that the King of Glory may come in." (Psalm 24). What are you bringing into the world?

"Never trade an experience for a transaction." (Robert Mitchell) Whenever possible, DIY instead of buy, handle instead of hire, and do instead of delegate.

Did you see our latest martial fitness video "Floor is Lava"? youtu.be/9jdj23MxYoo

“Reprove your friend in secret and praise him openly.” (DaVinci) What a great builder of friendships!

This week: a video, a constitutional, and the Ten Aphorisms of Heritage Rough 'n' Tumble! Mettle Maker #518: Bobcat Power...www.heritageartsinc.com/blog/261010

"In the pursuit of excellence, in any talent you've been given, you give glory to your maker." (actor Ethan Hawke). It's not so much what you do, but how you do it…youtu.be/y5syAnrbYC0

"Are you not ashamed that you give your attention to acquiring as much money as possible...and give no attention or thought to truth and understanding and the perfection of your soul?" (Plato, 399 BC) Wisdom!

"Great things have been effected by a few men well conducted." (George Rogers Clark) Get your act together in unison with others and there are no limits.

"If you're going through hell, keep going." (Proverb) It's always darkest before dawn.

1st of the month, journals are due! A journal is "an intimate friend who will respond and discuss with you in dialogue the decisions of your life." (Progoff)

Wild Bill Hickock self-defense tips and a scuffling fitness constitutional - Break Left: Mettle Maker #517...www.heritageartsinc.com/blog/261003

Did you know that belief in angels is virtually universal? It is believed that over 80% of the world's population believes in them. Today is the Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels. Take, perhaps, a moment to say this simple prayer…

"I don't need easy. I just need possible." (Bethany "Unstoppable" Hamilton of "Soul Surfer" fame) Beware your excuses.

"Well, it's not how you're buried, it's how you're remembered." (Wil Anderson, 'The Cowboys' [1972]) The headstone ain't the cornerstone.

"Bought wisdom is better than borrowed wisdom." (Proverb). What you learn through personal effort is of more value than the advice of others.

"When you know that something isn't working, and you end it, and create that vacuum, the good thing you are looking for can come in to fill it." (legendary music producer Rick Rubin). Make way! youtu.be/F3meDFmqyH0

Is MMA good prep for self-defense? What's the "Fight Ready Protocol?" Find out in "Fighting Fallacies: Mettle Maker #516"...www.heritageartsinc.com/blog/260926