When in school most of us hated when exams and tests came about. We knew most of the time in advance, when they would take place, and sometimes, the teacher would just spring one on us! Those were the days.
Well, I am no longer in a traditional class classroom, but I will be sitting for an exam this Sunday at my Master's dojang. You got it, man. I have a grading, or a promotional test, conducted by my Master. It is usually given every 3 or 4 months, depending on the syllabus of the dojang. At the dojang where I train, we normally have test / grading every 3 months. I knew about it months ago, for it occurs every three months. But being human, one tend to put things off to the last moment. I am no exception.
As being an instructor of my very own dojang, I train regularly; 3 to 4 times a week. This weekend, will be a big day for me. I have to not only show my Master that I have improved, but I must demonstrate to my students that I have improved. With the Grace of God, I will do that. Not because, I am good. No. It is because I apply what I teach my students, that one must do their homework diligently before the exam. Not a week before, but constantly. The best advice I can give is the following: Take a big task and break it down it down into smaller steps. Practice those smaller steps regularly. As time goes on, add another smaller step. Eventually over a period of time, one will achieve their great task. So train a little bit everyday, even if it is for only 15 minutes, do it. After doing that continually, one will see great results. I assure you of that. Enjoy your training...
