Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee

"Do not pray for an easy life, pray to have the strength to endure a difficult one."

Before he was an actor, Bruce Lee was an instructor of martial arts. We learn that he had his own dojo where he instructed the use of martial arts for self-defense and also the importance of responsibility. We learn that Bruce Lee's dojo was one of the best dojos due to his discipline and determination. We learn that this caused the envy of other dojos. We know that even amidst the hate and envy, Bruce Lee kept instructing the responsible use of martial arts.

We learn that this describes the importance of responsibility knowing that martial arts were taught as a method of self-defense and not as a method to bully and intimidate without reason. There were other dojos that did not instruct the importance of responsibility that probably used their training for bullying and intimidation. We learn that this was a stark difference between Bruce Lee and other dojos. We learn that this describes the importance of discipline, responsibility, and determination.

"A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer."

We know that Bruce Lee also instructed pacifism that described the need to live in harmony and serenity with others. We know that this was a distinction of Bruce Lee because while he was one of the best martial artists, he was able to use his learning for good and not for irresponsibility and intimidation. We learn that he instructed his pupils on the importance of using the martial arts training for attaining discipline and good and not for evil. This caused the envy and resentment of other dojos. We learn that Bruce Lee persevered amidst difficulties. 

There was also the distinction of Bruce Lee's physique that was different from the typical work out physique of the 70s and 80s. Bruce Lee was also different in the manner that he had a unique lean physique due to exercising, practicing martial arts, and having a proper diet. While not being bulky, we know that he had strength, speed, and resiliency. We know that Bruce Lee is considered one of the best if not the best martial artist. We can learn from Bruce Lee about the importance of authenticity, serenity, the need to keep learning, and having discipline. 

"Humble enough to know that I am not better than anyone, but wise enough to know that I am different from the rest."