"Life has a center point. Everything on earth has a center point. This is where
we obtain our balance. The center point of the human being is the heart,
physically, emotionally and spiritually. The completed forms form a star with a
center point and eight outer points, which create a circle if connected. This is
the circle of life.
"Each day we live completes a circle: we rise in the morning from our place of
rest; then, we go through the day accomplishing our goals and overcoming
obstacles that life puts in our way; and, when evening comes, we return to our
place of rest. We constantly try to improve this circle. We got to work or we go
to school. Why? Because this is the way we complete the best circle. We try to
have the best life. Study gives us knowledge that we can apply to make a living.
The job is the resource we use to make that living. Diligent study and a good
job results in a good pattern or 'poome-sae' in our life.

"Not only is the circle seen in day to day activity, but also in our entire life
itself. We come from the dust of the earth and our bodies return to the dust of
the earth. During the span between birth and death, we move throughout life
setting and accomplishing goals. This is the reason all forms begin and end at
the same spot," says Grand Master.
He continued, "As we complete each form, we must imagine ourselves as drawing a
circle freehand. No one can draw it perfectly the first time, We just try to
close the circle and then we adjust and refine it to make it perfect. It is the
same way we must face life. We're not going to make it perfect. However, we can
strive to correct the flaws as we move along. We must complete the circle, the
'Winner's Circle'."
If a student is not aware of the place to begin or end the form, nor has a plan
of action to get through the process, how can the student achieve the desired
result? The same is true for success in life. Here are Grand Master Lee's words
concerning this philosophy: "If a person does not know where to begin or end in
life (setting goals), then that person will become confused when given a choice
between two paths."