Forever Polishing - A lesson learned from martial arts

I'm not entirely sure of the context, but I know the phrase "forever polishing" was one that was often spoken in my Isshin Ryu dogo.  The statement resonated with me back then and it still does today.  I'm sure it's clear what it means in the context of karate.  The point is that you're always a student - that even a master has much to learn.  Well, as you might've guessed, this is as true for karate as it is in any activity one pursues (I feel like I need to add the obligatory "grasshopper" here).  And while I feel fairly confident that I can say that I live my life by those words, I'm not certain why I feel so strongly that this path is the right path.  In any case, this blog is dedicated to answering that question and many others and I look forward to input from friends in strangers as I navigate this terrain.