Discipline, like many of the most important muscles in our body which are not flashy, is one of the quintessential components of any great achievement. Just because the muscles responsible for keeping our spine attached to our hips will never be seen, does not mean they are not important to work. As a human, fundamentallyContinueContinue reading “#169 The discipline muscle”
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#168 “You win or you learn”
Oftentimes you will hear a coach or a family member repeat this phrase “you win or you learn”. While there is truth to the idea that losses can highlight areas of weakness, making you reevaluate your process more deeply, it is not to say that this is only possible through losing. In fact, it isContinueContinue reading “#168 “You win or you learn””
#167 Compete
Whether you realize it or not competition is a natural occurrence that is part of our daily lives. Such is the way of man’s natural born instinct to survive. It is the very part of our genetic makeup that leads us to achieve success for ourselves. For the prehistoric man, being a lousy competitor almostContinueContinue reading “#167 Compete”
#166 Stillness
Last night I was flipping through Netflix looking for something to occupy my mind and I came across Magnetic, a jaw dropping film about athletes traveling to the worlds most remote locations. It’s hard to tell what’s more impressive between the athletes themselves and the spectacular views from the islands of Hawaii to the FrenchContinueContinue reading “#166 Stillness”
#165 The juice is worth the squeeze
Flying through the air over mountains in Utah, experiencing serious turbulence, I can’t help but think about the importance of the little things. As this piece of steel weighing thousands of pounds flies through the air, one would hope that the mechanics who prepared this plane didn’t miss a detail. It’s easy to look atContinueContinue reading “#165 The juice is worth the squeeze”
#164 Its not about fighting
Many of us, like myself, are drawn to the nature of fighting and being capable in a physical altercation. For as far back as the history books will take us, we have wrestled, boxed and found ways to fight each other. There is an allure to being “the knight in shining armor” who can beatContinueContinue reading “#164 Its not about fighting”
#163 Contrast
Balance is an important quality we struggle to find, as artists, as warriors and as humans. We are all good and bad, violent and peaceful, caring and uncaring. Without being familiar with both sides it is hard to truly know the other. Take Jiu Jitsu, known as the gentle art, as an example. You canContinueContinue reading “#163 Contrast”
#162 In Jeong we trust
Years ago I watched a short video on BJJ and training lifestyle in South Korea. What stuck with me the most out of the clip was the instructor talking about something called “Jeong” that Jiu Jitsu supposedly offers. Now although I can’t for the life of me find the video, I went a little deeperContinueContinue reading “#162 In Jeong we trust”
#161 play
When is the last time you played? In the literal sense. The kind we naturally did with as kids with our friends or siblings. Think of how as adolescents we naturally gravitate towards “play” while putting forth strong resistance towards work and monotonous school. Is it solely because we enjoy having fun or does itContinueContinue reading “#161 play”
#160 Humility and Confidence
As a warrior, self confidence is paramount. As a student, so is humility. The journey of a Martial Artist aims to unify the best of both worlds. In combat, there is no time to fear or doubt but only to move and move with certainty. Second guessing is never rewarded. In life also, those lackingContinueContinue reading “#160 Humility and Confidence”
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