Outwork everyone My typical day starts with my alarm at 330am, a cold shower, 20 minutes of language, Wim Hof breathing routine, 32oz of water, coffee and 15-20 minutes of reading (currently Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill). Then I pack my things for the day into a gym bag and a work bagContinue reading "Daily blog #75"
Daily blog #74
Early mornings Are you not an early riser? Many people aren’t although they are typically the younger generation. My job gives me the fortune of not only working with very hard working middle class families as well as very successful entrepreneurs who have come from nothing to become big players in their respective industries. WhatContinue reading "Daily blog #74"
Daily blog #73
Balance People love to give advice, it can come in the form of a well intentioned person who truly wants to help you in some way. In many cases it can be beneficial but without your clear sense of purpose it is like a ship with no compass and no sails drifting at sea. ThroughContinue reading "Daily blog #73"
Daily blog #72
Good times ahead It’s a beautiful Sunday here in the sunny Coachella Valley, perfect day to barbecue some spicy brats or go to the pool if you haven’t already escaped the heat like many. As I get ready to head over to my parents for some good food I can’t help but notice the wayContinue reading "Daily blog #72"
Daily blog #71
Fear It's hard to believe how quickly we are coming up to blog post #100. Time really does fly! 70 blog posts ago I embarked on this challenge to post daily for many reasons which I won't go into. Not long before that I recall a conversation with my brother where I stated that vloggingContinue reading "Daily blog #71"
Daily blog #70
The best BJJ student One of the hardest things as a lifelong practitioner of any given skill is to maintain what we in the Jiu Jitsu community know as a “white belt mentality”. This can be described as the ideal mindset for growth where one is motivated simply by the desire to become better. OftentimesContinue reading "Daily blog #70"
Daily blog #69
Life is filled with pain, loss and tragedy. My heart breaks for those affected by the explosion in Lebanon. Unbeknownst to the citizens of Beruit that day, fate decided to strike and claim the lives of 130 people, injuring many others. One can only imagine the terror that ensued in a second’s notice. So oftenContinue reading "Daily blog #69"
Daily blog #68
Motivation, discipline and accountability Some days, like today for me, we aren’t really feeling it yet we still have to get up and go to work, the gym, work on stuff etc. A good friend and mentor once told me “motivation gets you started and discipline keeps you going” but what happens when you areContinue reading "Daily blog #68"
Daily blog # 67
The danger of early success As humans, we not only derive great satisfaction from our own success but through that of our friends or loved ones. At Team Hargett through both the Athlete Perfomance division and Jiu Jitsu we are blessed to be apart of the lives of some very talented individuals who are achievingContinue reading "Daily blog # 67"
Daily blog #66
Your most important weapon Many are aware of the fact that the mind is your most powerful tool. In BJJ you learn that the position of your opponents head greatly determines what their body is able to do both offensively and defensively speaking. In the Kids Jiu Jitsu classes we teach them that the bodyContinue reading "Daily blog #66"
