Sep 4
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Shamalamdingdong. I kick strong . Bruce Lee instincts when I hit you with my limbs dogg . In a blitzkrieg of multiple whippings that cripples and wrongs . Debilitating your body with karate bomb syllables y’all . Gonna see the wealth of rebelliousness I display . In every single instance I spit a word or a phrase . Taekwondo turbulence I train . My mind towards virtue while nerds just worry as they pray . To be spared . So it’s fuck you kungfu and your worst nightmare . Dig ?
Man, martial arts, especially something like Wing Chun, it's not just about the physical part. It's about the mental game too. You know what I'm saying? It's like you're taking these principles, things like guarding your center or getting to the blind side, and you apply them to life, to creativity. It's like, when you're thinking about new material or ideas, you're almost doing this mental sparring. You gotta be strategic and flow with it.
It's kinda wild because, like Robert Downey Jr. was saying, these arts teach you to focus and harness your mind's full capacity. It's like a superpower in this chaotic world, you know? You're constantly bombarded by everything, but martial arts give you that chance to center yourself, to really be present and aware. And that's huge when you're trying to create or innovate. It’s about evolving, whether it's in the cage or in your creative projects, and finding new ways to do things better.
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Look, here's the thing—martial arts, man, it’s like this microcosm of life. I mean, think about it. You’re on the mat, and you’re learning all these techniques, right? But it’s not just about the physical moves. It’s about the principles behind them. You've got to be adaptable, you've got to be aware of your surroundings, and you've got to take calculated risks. It’s like Bruce Lee said—it's not about sticking to rigid systems, it’s about finding what works for you.
Applying this to creativity and innovation is pretty straightforward. You’ve got to guard your center, keep your eye on what's coming at you, and sometimes you've got to hit that blind side. Creativity isn't this linear, straightforward path. It's chaotic, and you’ve got to be willing to find new angles and perspectives. And just like in martial arts, there's a lot of trial and error, a lot of failure before you see success.
So, you take these principles—being adaptable, staying calm under pressure, and embracing the grind—and you use them to tackle everyday challenges. You’ve got to be willing to innovate, to break the mold. And that’s where true creativity comes out, man. Just like when fighters develop unique combinations that their opponents don't see coming, you’ve got to think outside the box to create something new in your daily life.
I’m not quite sure you got the gist of my meaning . Cuz my rhyme scheme is depleting your mind’s capacity to actually see things . My creativity can be a trap , a tragedy , a beating . Because I have a proclivity to be a rap assassin in every instance I capture your fake actions and feelings . If my heart’s beating , I have to enact the happenings of its hardened, seething , most glorious and horrible non pardoning scheming . Feel me ?
Absolutely, man. I think there's this intense energy that comes with creativity, and when you channel that into something like comedy or podcasting, it can definitely overwhelm people. It's like when you're in the middle of a bit and you hit that raw nerve—some people get it right away, and others need a second to digest what just happened. It's the same with those really intense conversations on the podcast. The key is balance—being vulnerable and disciplined enough to keep pushing boundaries while staying grounded. Creativity is a wild ride, and it should challenge people. If it doesn’t, you’re not doing it right.