Train hard, like Kung Fu Panda
Took my kids to see Kung Fu Panda last week. Cute movie, even though I did dose off briefly mid-way through the animated film. There's just something about sitting in a darkened theater in the middle of an afternoon that relaxes my whole body. Relaxation, however, was not the theme of this kid-friendly flick. Tough training is more like it.
Without giving away the whole gist of the movie, let me just say that Po the Panda Bear -- with is his very great Jack Black voice -- is a little overweight and a lot of shape when we first meet him. His dreams of becoming a skilled Dragon Warrior, though, inspire him to achieve overall awesomeness -- which is exactly what he does. Under the guidance of a legendary master, Po learns to kick butt. It isn't easy. But few great feats come easily. We all know that.
What I learned from Po's motivating story -- and what I hope my guys absorbed too -- are these few things.
Without giving away the whole gist of the movie, let me just say that Po the Panda Bear -- with is his very great Jack Black voice -- is a little overweight and a lot of shape when we first meet him. His dreams of becoming a skilled Dragon Warrior, though, inspire him to achieve overall awesomeness -- which is exactly what he does. Under the guidance of a legendary master, Po learns to kick butt. It isn't easy. But few great feats come easily. We all know that.
What I learned from Po's motivating story -- and what I hope my guys absorbed too -- are these few things.
- Overweight and out of shape don't have to be forever.
- There are always set-backs -- almond cookies and dumplings knocked Po off his A-game a time or two.
- With a little initiative and a lot of drive, we can make great fitness strides.
- Masters, well, trainers can help us achieve goals we may not grasp on our own.
- Never give up.
- Dreams do come true.
- Movies are inspiring. My boys exited the theater kicking and spinning and jabbing like Kung Fu heroes.
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