jiu jitsu – Page 15 – The Lifelong Professional

#159 Highs and Lows

There’s nothing as crushing as the feeling of the lowest of lows. But what if it was necessary in order to reach the highest of highs. Perhaps the pain and suffering is a necessary exchange for every reward. Behind every thunderstorm is a rainbow.

#158 The Queen’s Gambit

If you haven’t already started watching the chess drama on Netflix, The Queen’s Gambit, I recommend it. It’s an amazing story about a gifted young orphan, Beth, who becomes mesmerized by the game of 64 squares. There are many parallels that can be drawn from this show to one’s life. One being that in herContinueContinue reading “#158 The Queen’s Gambit”

#157 There’s always something..

Something that occurred to me yesterday, while tagging along with Rafael for his “recovery day”, is that there is always something we can be doing to get better, even if it is resting. What matters, is that it goes along with your purpose. Getting stronger, getting in a better state of mind, better sleep, moreContinueContinue reading “#157 There’s always something..”

#156 Election Day or week?

It’s November 4th and Election Day has past… Not really as they are still counting ballots which may take up until next week some say. A peculiar thing as the election is usually decided on that day. In any case, many people are experiencing emotional highs or lows, concluding that their future’s stake is decidedContinueContinue reading “#156 Election Day or week?”

#155 Inner strength

Deep within the soul lies your our true strength. Strength that can only be reached by being broken. Only when the spirit is tested and the will is bent to a degree that would cause any normal human to give up. When you give in, and you will, that doesn’t mean you are weak, itContinueContinue reading “#155 Inner strength”

#154 Shed your layers

It’s Monday and after a great day of rest for many it’s the perfect opportunity to get out into the world and build your dream. Say goodbye to the old you as you begin to fill the shoes of the person you are trying to be. Accept you are at this moment while knowing thereContinueContinue reading “#154 Shed your layers”

#153 Intensity

Have the kind of passion that sets the world on fire. -Dalai Lama Determination, spirit, the will to win are all characteristic of each of our heroes. A burning desire or a “never say die” attitude keeps them in the fight no matter how bleak the future may seem. A champion with no intensity isContinueContinue reading “#153 Intensity”

#152 It feels good

I encountered the same feeling, while doing my taxes last month, waking every day dreading what I had to do. On the LAST day of my extended deadline (October 15th) I mailed my documents to the IRS and was then met with the euphoria that follows any victory. As I sit in my new placeContinueContinue reading “#152 It feels good”

#151 Move out day

Today is the last day I plan on being at my apartment which has been my home for the past 4 years. It’s made me realize that less is more as well as given me perspective on what a young man needs to live. Arguable but bear with me. 1. Bed… or square area thatContinueContinue reading “#151 Move out day”

#150 Energy

As someone known for having a relatively rigid routine, I have found that over the past month or so it has somewhat dissolved.. Perhaps it’s the traveling, or laziness, or the natural complacency that we develop but it got me thinking. Energy. We all possess a limited amount that can be devoted to each ofContinueContinue reading “#150 Energy”