"The Society that separates its Scholars from its Warriors, will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools." Thucydides

PURPOSE: Become the Scholar Warrior for your Goals

Improve Every Single Day!

Improve Yourself 1% a Day = 3600%+ in a Year

Thought-Technique-Strategy of the Week:

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Create Your Powerful Identity

Let's say you wish to excel in the art of painting. Or open your own woodworking business. Or become a Filmmaker which I did many years ago. The key is to utilize a Powerful Identity in reframing your Focus. Let's stick with painter for the moment.

Use the words: "I am a painter." The powerful use of the "I am..." phrase welds this new outlook to you mentally, intellectually but, more importantly, emotionally. Why emotionally? When you talk about painting (or any very exciting goal), then you can feel the electrical excitement within your body and Being.

"Being" is the act of existing within this newly embraced identity. Then you grow and become.

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7 Actions To Change Your Life

Michael's Kenpo Karate Weapons Form - Knife & Pistol

You can see my Pistol & Knife form at approximately 10:31 here in the video from 2010. This is at Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate where I have studied Kenpo Karate for approximately over 35 years. The form is one that I created to advance in the system, utilizing Kenpo Karate principles. I use the form with the primary weapon as the firearm, duly guarded and using the knife for close-in drills. This is the training the Warrior phase!

Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

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Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

morning routineprimingself-improvementpersonal development
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

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Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

morning routineprimingself-improvementpersonal development
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

morning routineprimingself-improvementpersonal development
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

morning routineprimingself-improvementpersonal development
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog
Scholar Warrior Way

Create Your Morning Routine Pt 2

October 30, 20232 min read

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

VIDEO HERE - Morning Routine Simple Breakdown

The Morning Routine - Simple Breakdown

These physical and mental actions create the very start of your great, positive and productive day.  They should combine a number of elements.  Here are mine but make up your own Morning Routine.  

Going into the backyard, I do the following:

  • Physical Movement - get the blood flowing after 8 hours of sleep.  I do 'front to back' switches in all four major directions - North, West, South, East - for 25 times each.  These switches are a martial arts foot maneuver, easy to do anywhere, and have me 'take on' (mentally speaking) all four points of the compass!

  • Mental Movement - I do the Kenpo Short Form One while saying a certain declarative affirmation.  This Short Form One is a martial arts form in all four directions too.  Very simple. 

  • Affirmations - I have three affirmations that I say about my Personal Growth, Wealth and Happiness and Physical Health.  I keep them to myself and - I think - you should write your own unique personal and private ones.  But share if you wish.

  • Plan for the Day - Work out your basic plan for the day, tackling the most important items first.  I work to keep email in the afternoon.  Otherwise, I will become too distracted with the minutiae.  

That's my Basic morning Routine.  On other days, I will add in other components like dumbbells, martial arts forms, walking or stretching.  

My advice:

Start simple

Do the Morning Routine for 30 days, tweaking it until it's just right.

Repeat for Life

morning routineprimingself-improvementpersonal development
blog author image

Michael Mandaville

Michael is a writer, filmmaker and dedicated World War II historian who studies martial arts, action films and is learning more about VFX every single darn day. Oh and a Scholar Warrior

Back to Blog

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Take Action to Transform Yourself

By taking the Scholar Warrior Way Course, you will get Michael's program for Self-Improvement in his pursuit of Creative Excellence in Writing, Filmmaking, Martial arts and his other pursuits from his major curious outlook. Here are the 7 Steps that he uses....

  • Powerful Why - the Key to Enthusiasm and Fulfillment

  • Scholar Warrior Identity - Embracing the new Mentality - now!

  • Your Morning Routine - Starting the day Right.

  • Brainstorming Your How - Strategy thinking and tactics

  • Create Your Own Systems - Become efficient with predictable results

  • Building Transforming Habits - Habit creates Destiny

  • The Art of Sleep - Long ignored but a necessary health break.

Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Detailing and add more videos, wisdom, resources and Learning Materials for your Growth and Self-Improvement.

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What is The Purpose of the "ScholarWarriorWay" ?

By engaging in the mental perspective of the Scholar Warrior, you embrace two aspects of your life: The Scholar with a constant focus on self-development and self-improvement. The Warrior whereby you learn techniques about courage, action and derring-do to achieve your true authentic goals for a fulfilled life.

How much does Scholar Warrior Way cost?

The cost of could be absolutely no money if you just want to get on our newsletter to read the various articles on the website. If you want to take the courses on various levels, then you might spend $200-300 per year. Think of it this way: If you could improve yourself 100-200-300-1000-3600% in a single year, then how much is it worth? The price of two meals and drinks at a restaurant that you'll never remember? Make a better life choice.

How do I know I work with the ScholarWarriorWay?

ScholarWarriorWay is broken down into 7 Major Strategies. You can pick one and work on it for a few weeks, then add another strategies. They start with the Powerful Why and end with the Art of Sleep.