--- title: Courier Jobs and Taekwon-Do description: A reader shows us how the principles of Taekwondo apply to courier jobs. It makes for an interesting theory! image: https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png --- [![Courier Exchange | The UK's leading trade exchange for Couriers and Express Transport operators](https://info.courierexchange.co.uk/hubfs/cx-logo.svg)](https://courierexchange.co.uk/) - [Log In](http://cx.transportexchangegroup.com) - [Register](https://courierexchange.co.uk/register-your-details.html) [Contact Us<](https://info.courierexchange.co.uk/contact-us) [Tel:Call: +44 (0)208 993 7100](tel:+442089937100) [![Courier Exchange | The UK's leading trade exchange for Couriers and Express Transport operators](https://info.courierexchange.co.uk/hubfs/cx-logo.svg)](https://courierexchange.co.uk/) - [Log In](http://cx.transportexchangegroup.com) - [Register](https://courierexchange.co.uk/register-your-details.html) [Contact Us](https://info.courierexchange.co.uk/contact-us) [Tel:Call: +44 (0)208 993 7100](tel:+442089937100) # Courier Exchange Blog # Courier Jobs and Taekwon-Do Posted by [Gertie](https://info.courierexchange.co.uk/news/author/gertie) on 08-May-2013 16:01:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Hello darlings! Today I have a rather unusual post to share with you all. You see, one of you out there sent me a very peculiar e-mail, pointing out a similarity he'd found between courier jobs, like his own, and one of his hobbies! Without further ado, Nick from Sheffield, tell us what you found. “Hey Gertie – I'm a long-time fan of your blog, but this is my first time writing in.” *Well, welcome, dear!* “The reason I'm writing is because of something I figured out. It's a bit silly, which is why I didn't write to anywhere else about it, but I thought I'd share it with you and your readers, because I know you won't make fun.” *Darling, we would never! * “Anyway, this has to do with something I, and a lot of your readers, have - courier jobs** **– and something I do as a hobby, Taekwon-Do. If you don't know what that is, it's a Korean martial art ruled by five tenements, or principles. [This page](http://www.taekwondo-information.org/taekwondo-principles.html) will tell you more about it. And what I found is that those principles can easily apply to [courier jobs](http://www.courierexchange.co.uk/courier-jobs.html)**. **Want proof? That's what I'm here for. ***The Five Principles Of Taekwon-Do*** Courtesy – I shouldn't have to explain why this one applies to courier jobs – or any other jobs. Do unto others, and all that. Integrity – Again, self-explanatory. You should have integrity in *every* aspect of your life, not just your job. Perseverance - Courier jobs** **aren't always the easiest or most pleasant – sometimes, you need an iron will to get through a day! Self-Control – Useful for dealing with those rude customers, or for getting through the harder days. Keep your cool, always. Indomitable Spirit – Like I said above, you need a good dose of spirit when you're doing courier jobs** **for a living. Don't be too much of a wild buck, though – mind your "Courtesy and Self-Control"! So there you have it, Gertie. Just something that dawned on me the other day. I feel a little silly sharing it, but there you go. Keep up the good work – Nick, Sheffield” Oh, love, you don't need to feel silly! That makes perfect sense, and you made it *such* a good read! I'm sure everyone agrees, don't you, dears? 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