Welcome to Issue 119.  If you did not receive a previous issue, you may use the archive link below to view it now.  The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships. 

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A black belt in the martial arts is a symbol and recognition for achieving the highest rank; whereas a white belt is for the beginner.

Dr. Jigoro Kano (1860-1938) was the father of Judo.  Of course, he achieved the highest degree of black belt for his skills.  He was also internationally renowned as the greatest of teachers.

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As he was approaching the end of his life on this planet, Dr. Kano gathered his students around him.  He told them he wanted to be buried with his belt.  Of course, wouldn't it be his black belt?  Instead, he shocked his students by telling them he wanted to be buried with his white belt.  Wow!  The world's highest ranking Judoist asking to be buried with the emblem of a beginner.  Was he trying to be modest or was he an enlightened realist?

1. Look at your career, finances, health, personal relationships, employment relaitonships, hobbies, physical exercise, sports, meditation practice, and spiritual practice, or other areas of your life.
2. How could you benefit by approaching some of these areas as a beginner?
3. Would instruction or coaching help you?
4. Do you want to take some action now?  If so, just pick up the phone! 

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