Having read through countless articles on the site, my background in Taoism and Zen Buddhism kept flashing similarities between DJ philosophies and those of the Warrior nature that we see in books such as the "Art of War". Read Sun Tzu's Art of War, and read the DJ bible, and you'd think you were reading the same book... "Know your enemy" "Know yourself" "The element of suprise is a powerful weapon..." You'll find both of these ideas in the art of war and the Dj bible...
So conclusively, the DJ is a warrior...
What exactly does that mean?
Willpower is essential, you can set your intentions and carry them through, you create your own destiny. Want to know what seperates the Indians and the Chiefs on the battlefield? Knowing how to manage your fears... You see, warriors are not "fearless", they just know how to manage their fears. Learning to do so is a skill, and must be trained and practiced into the self. Even if you have overcome fears mentally, as Time magazine and many new research claims are showing, the mind and body are interconnected, and regardless of how many times you say "I'm not afraid of going up to so and so.. or saying this to so and so..." we make the move to do so, and our heart starts racing, palms begin to sweat, throat suddenly seems dry - and we wonder, why are these physiological reactions occuring if im already mentally prepared?
Relax. Believe it or not, relaxation is the key to success. Until you are relaxed, you remain rigid. Relaxation releases tension, and allows for you to flow in situations seamlessly, without the rigid choppiness that being tense and anxious can cause. These concepts flow from being a DJ to being a great business man, to dealing with confrontation.
Confrontation and Conflict are not the same. Do not be afraid of confrontation, warriors do not fear confrontation. People confuse confrontation and conflict. So much so, that they think every confrontation must end in conflict, and because of this belief, they will attempt to turn normal confrontation into conflict. Avoid conflict like the plague, but embrace confrontation, in fact, meet confrontation head on, by remaining relaxed, aware and integral (having backbone to stand up for yourself and what you believe in aka integrity).
Being a master of handling confrontations is what Zen Buddhism is famous for, and if you have read stories of the "Zen" masters in the past, you'll see exactly what I am referring to. These warrior men were masters of diffusing conflicts (and had great compassion), and helping others improve their wellbeing and wholeness through often odd and mysterious methods. The truth is, they had no limits on their imagination, and did not follow a strict set of rules.
Spontaneity. Be spontaneous & loose. This is not enough. Spontaneity is an absolute God-send. Let me explain. The human body for example becomes accustomed to a certain way of moving and so it develops habitual patterns and ways of doing things. By doing spontaneous body movements, you will quickly identify if you have had any hidden points of tension that were going unnoticed. This is because when we move or act the same way consistently throughout our lives, we become so used to it that we don't realize it. People don't usually realize how much tension they are carrying until a small slipup lands them in the chiropractor for the next 3-6 months. Spontaneity shows you where and what you are attached to, but better shows you how others are attached to you.
A warrior lets go of bad habits, and is comfortable with doing what is necessary to get the job done.
Warriors have patience. They stay relaxed and aware until the opportunity presents itself.
When the opportunity to fight comes along, a warrior fights. No questions asked, the situation is delt with and then let go of. Imagine for example you are Sun Tzu, the great swordsman, surrounded by 8 samurais. If they begin attacking you one at at ime, you don't have time to ask questions. You deal with the situation, let it go, and move onto the next one. That is why I especialled enjoyed this post:
From AFC* to 'So pimp its scary' by So pimp its scary. He shows that he scored several numbers and continued moving from one situation to the next, not getting tied down to any particular outcomes of his confrontations. Warriors do not win or lose confrontations, they simply deal with them.
So conclusively, the DJ is a warrior...
What exactly does that mean?
Willpower is essential, you can set your intentions and carry them through, you create your own destiny. Want to know what seperates the Indians and the Chiefs on the battlefield? Knowing how to manage your fears... You see, warriors are not "fearless", they just know how to manage their fears. Learning to do so is a skill, and must be trained and practiced into the self. Even if you have overcome fears mentally, as Time magazine and many new research claims are showing, the mind and body are interconnected, and regardless of how many times you say "I'm not afraid of going up to so and so.. or saying this to so and so..." we make the move to do so, and our heart starts racing, palms begin to sweat, throat suddenly seems dry - and we wonder, why are these physiological reactions occuring if im already mentally prepared?
Relax. Believe it or not, relaxation is the key to success. Until you are relaxed, you remain rigid. Relaxation releases tension, and allows for you to flow in situations seamlessly, without the rigid choppiness that being tense and anxious can cause. These concepts flow from being a DJ to being a great business man, to dealing with confrontation.
Confrontation and Conflict are not the same. Do not be afraid of confrontation, warriors do not fear confrontation. People confuse confrontation and conflict. So much so, that they think every confrontation must end in conflict, and because of this belief, they will attempt to turn normal confrontation into conflict. Avoid conflict like the plague, but embrace confrontation, in fact, meet confrontation head on, by remaining relaxed, aware and integral (having backbone to stand up for yourself and what you believe in aka integrity).
Being a master of handling confrontations is what Zen Buddhism is famous for, and if you have read stories of the "Zen" masters in the past, you'll see exactly what I am referring to. These warrior men were masters of diffusing conflicts (and had great compassion), and helping others improve their wellbeing and wholeness through often odd and mysterious methods. The truth is, they had no limits on their imagination, and did not follow a strict set of rules.
Spontaneity. Be spontaneous & loose. This is not enough. Spontaneity is an absolute God-send. Let me explain. The human body for example becomes accustomed to a certain way of moving and so it develops habitual patterns and ways of doing things. By doing spontaneous body movements, you will quickly identify if you have had any hidden points of tension that were going unnoticed. This is because when we move or act the same way consistently throughout our lives, we become so used to it that we don't realize it. People don't usually realize how much tension they are carrying until a small slipup lands them in the chiropractor for the next 3-6 months. Spontaneity shows you where and what you are attached to, but better shows you how others are attached to you.
A warrior lets go of bad habits, and is comfortable with doing what is necessary to get the job done.
Warriors have patience. They stay relaxed and aware until the opportunity presents itself.
When the opportunity to fight comes along, a warrior fights. No questions asked, the situation is delt with and then let go of. Imagine for example you are Sun Tzu, the great swordsman, surrounded by 8 samurais. If they begin attacking you one at at ime, you don't have time to ask questions. You deal with the situation, let it go, and move onto the next one. That is why I especialled enjoyed this post:
From AFC* to 'So pimp its scary' by So pimp its scary. He shows that he scored several numbers and continued moving from one situation to the next, not getting tied down to any particular outcomes of his confrontations. Warriors do not win or lose confrontations, they simply deal with them.
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