Straight from the source – When searching for water and finding a river, you often travel upstream to find the purest water to drink. The same is with learning, the farther you are from the source, the more likely the original intention is lost. In 2010, I traveled to Bangkok, Thailand to learn Muay Thai.ContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #85”
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Daily blog #84
Champion habits – Ever since the beginning of time mankind has looked up to those who possessed extraordinary abilities of strength, wisdom, courage and many other desirable attributes. These were often the best fighters and hunters or leaders who commanded the respect of the tribe. Being the best at something has nothing to do withContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #84”
Daily blog #83
It’s not what you know, but what you can prove – There’s an old saying “those who can’t do, teach”, it was one of those things that seemed cool or funny to say but in actuality couldn’t be farther than the truth. While there may be some truth to that statement, in the case ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #83”
Daily blog #82
Repetition There is a universal truth in regards to practicing any given skill. If you lift 100 pounds in the gym it is the same 100 pounds for the next guy, but with practice you will becomes stronger until it is too light for you. For the person who has worked diligently and consistently toContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #82”
Daily blog #81
Riches to rags After spending about thirteen years in the wonderful United States of America I have noticed something about those in the 20-30 year old demographic. It happens to be an overwhelming concern with the type of car they drive. So much, to the point of trading in a perfectly good car and takingContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #81”
Daily blog #80
The Death of Hardship There is a noticeable trend of entitlement among our youth. Perhaps this has been the perception of preceding generations but one can only imagine that today’s comforts lead us farther away from our Survival DNA necessary for survival. Understandably the need to make weapons, hunt and fight off tribes is longerContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #80”
Daily blog #79
Time to go back in time Besides being our most precious resource, what is time? One definition is a way to differentiate between past, present and future; a measurement tool for our memories and experiences if you will. Imagine trying to schedule a meeting in today’s world without using the concept of time, it wouldContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #79”
Daily blog #78
Live to eat or eat to live? As many of you know, our needs are very basic as humans on a physiological level. After air and water, we need food, primarily in the form of proteins (and fat) to survive. When it comes to food, beyond our primal needs, there is an emotional connection withContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #78”
Daily blog #77
The juice is worth the squeeze Today I received an MRI on my elbow that was injured in my previous fight. My third in the past three years. For whatever reason, the hum of the machine always puts me in a lull that has me snooozing in minutes. Maybe halfway through the process, for theContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #77”
Daily blog #76
Ever so often we are faced with the reality of fear. In our kids BJJ class it might be their very first lesson which has them bawling their eyes out before they even step on the mat. Understandably going into a brand new environment at that age with over a dozen new faces, many ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #76”
The Lifelong Professional 