Aikido in Daily Life - Corporate Edition, Part 1

If the pen is mightier than the sword, then corporate life isn't too far from combat. When we expect combat, we prepare accordingly, and so we should train accordingly for cubicle warfare too. 

Sometimes we see the punch coming, other times we get cold-clocked.  We must always be prepared for it by keeping our senses alert, being mindful of our surroundings and prepared for a response. 

Through Aikido we learn all of these things, but in a surprisingly transferable way.  Aikido teaches our body to hear more, see more and respond instinctively.  It helps our mind to filter the noise and concentrate on what's important.  It centers us, which gives us peace of mind and calmness of spirit.  


Whether your profession is samurai, salesman, or salad chef, we all face various types of conflict and we should train our bodies and our minds how to restore peace on the mat or in the meeting room.