Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. Your hands can't hit what your eyes can't see, rumble young man, rumble!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Use speed and unpredictability to outmaneuver opponents.
- In plain terms
- Be quick and unpredictable so your opponent can't hit you.
- What can you take from it?
- Use agility and surprise to gain an advantage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can you be more unpredictable?
- Where do you need more speed?
Another view
Sometimes directness is more effective than evasion.
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