I thought I would write this for people who would like to have an Online Business and are just starting out. The following are some of my thoughts on the subject. There are a lot of articles about the benefits of having an Internet Business by people who are very Knowledgeable and successful in this field. However like everything the key is learning and applying that knowledge. When I first got into this, I found that the industry of setting up an online business today is on fire, probably like it was in the California gold rush. Everyone wants to do it.

If you decide you want to start an Internet Business you will need to do a lot of research because there is a sea of information out there to get to grips with. This might seem obvious however this area is so exciting that people get drawn into the slipstream of the whole thing and before they know it they are spending money like there is no tomorrow. So before you spend your money have a CLEAR OBJECTIVE of what you want to do. I remember when I went to my first Seminar, the World Internet Summit, a friend of mine told me to leave my wallet at the hotel. It was the best piece or advice I have been given to date. Unfortunately I didn not listen and consequently my bank account was a lot lighter after the Seminar.

You need to understand what you are getting into and so you will need to ask yourself some key questions. What kind of business do I want? How much money do I have to spend? If you have very little money and you see this as a way of getting rich quick than sadly you will be disappointed. I have come across many people who have spent a lot of money and made very little. Recently I read an article which said there were more than 19 types of businesses on the Internet. So you will need to do some due diligence to understand what type of businesses are available and what suits you. The Online Market place is changing so fast that the business you decide to go into will probably be nothing like the one you end up with because this industry is evolving at a rapid rate. The business opportunity you buy into today may have been okay 12 months ago but now will not produce the money you expect.

There is a saying, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing", but I think no knowledge is more dangerous if not costly. In attending Seminars and Workshops you can grow your knowledge. When we do something new we usually get it wrong because that is one of the ways we learn, by trial and error. We do that enough times hopefully we gain experience that enables us to make better decisions. When we make mistakes we get discouraged and feel like giving up, so that is why it is important to be aware that having the right mindset is crucial to success. I suggest if you have not read, "Think and Grow Rich", by Napoleon Hill then you start with this book. It is a cracking read and a classic in the field of personal development. Another great book is, "As A Man Thinketh", by James Allen. However when you read these books, do not read it like a novel, read it several times and study every line.

If you want to survive and prosper in the online business world then the most important thing you need to have is the right mindset, that is an Entrepreneurial mindset.

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KARATE FORM (SANCHIN)

Sanchin is a Kata in Karate and Kata is a Japanese word for a set of Patterned movements, which basically consists of a series of kicks, punches and throws. In essence it's a form which a person practice's slowly and powerfully.

In the form the metaphor used is that your trying to imitate the characteristics of a tree and In making yourself like a tree you are rooting yourself to the spot. In performing this routine you keep your back straight. Your legs should be the roots of the tree and your arms the branches of the tree. In some styles of Karate everything comes from the Sanchin form. Within the form is meant to be a complete fighting system, basically all the elements of a fight should be in it. When practising this form the person moves forward three steps and backward three steps, doing a series of punches, blocks, counters etc. Ideally you would practice this form with two people, one in front of you and one behind you and their job would be to test you while you are performing the movements.

When moving backward, your stride naturally becomes shorter than when you are moving forward. When you move forward three steps and then move back three steps, it is important to return to your original position. When moving back concentrate on your heels, soles of your feet, knees, and back muscles. This practice is good for lower back problems. The feet must grip the floor rooting yourself firmly to the ground Concentrate all your energy in your center which is around the area of your belly button.

When moving slide the foot smoothly and in a circular motion forward or backward as if your feet was searching for something. Your toes and knees should be turned in slightly and your knees bent over your toes. There are three basic types of breathing in Sanchin Kata, all of which being abdominal.

When training is Sanchin you are breathing very deeply thus increasing the oxygen supply to the body as well as to the brain. With this the brain and nervous system become particularly sharp and more aware. This heightened awareness allows the student to improve his concentration, power and focus when executing each technique. This deep breathing stimulates the diaphragm which causes it to work more efficiently.

It also helps to stimulate the stomach, Liver, Pancreas, kidneys and intestines to become more active, therefore becoming stronger. In Sanchin the constant state of tension is maintained in all the joints of the body for a prolonged period and develops physical strength, stamina and breath control.

In this form you are learning to explode the movements powerfully from various positions. You have two eyes but they see only one picture, you have two ears but they only hear one sound. That is the way to look at your hands and feet when performing your movements.

ELEMENTS OF FIGHTING

In combat it is important to control the distance and position of an opponent. This can prevent the opponent from reaching you. In Karate the student develops a powerful kick and punch but fail to develop the necessary skills and abilities to apply them.

Footwork is an area that is neglected and is crucial in producing power. When training it is important to close up all the openings. An opening allows your opponent to attack you without any consequences to himself. Openings are always changing. If you move you change the position around you so you naturally close up some space and open up others. this also holds true for your opponent.

It is like a game of chess any opening you leave uncovered you allow your opponent to exploit. You must first use your mind to be aware of the possible openings and then use your eyes to see the openings. The opening is a position which is unguarded. If you see the opening then it is no longer unguarded. However you can make your opponent think you have not seen a particular opening and if he enters you then take advantage of his situation.

He now, in turn, has left you an opening to exploit. The key is to use your mind like a very fast computer that can calculate all the parameters of any given situation. When training in Karate at an advanced level you are trying to devise strategies of survival in the face of obstacles. If you create space you need to take advantage of it, if you don't your opponent will. When you hit it must be quick and precise. You have to hit very fast, hard and with power.

My instructor used to say, "Attack where he is unprepared and you are not expected. When your opponent advances, absorb him, when he stops attack him and if he retreats follow him".

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