Recently I have been struggling to maintain any semblance of consistency with my blog. My goal is simple, one post a day with the only rule being that it must be done outside of my working hours. Plainly put, running a business in California, particularly a gym, during the pandemic has been an absolute nightmareContinue reading "#226 Consistency"
#225 Sleep easy
Often I have joked with my friends who have difficulty sleeping about their “superpower” of having more time throughout the day. 8 hours of sleep cut out of a 24 hour day leaves one with 16 hours, where the restless mind may have 20. While in jest, there is a truth to the idea andContinue reading "#225 Sleep easy"
#224 Peace at 4am
It’s 4:30AM as I cruise along the California I-10 freeway en route to the Santa Ana River trail to fish. Despite running on less than 4 hours of sleep the road has a desirable effect. One can only wonder how a sleep deprived state on a cold morning can offer more joy than than theContinue reading "#224 Peace at 4am"
#233 Experience
There comes a point where one realizes that life is about colorful experiences. Many of these experiences are not found in the comfort zone but rather they require sacrifice. Sometimes you have to trade sleep to find a beautiful sunrise, or get over your fear of starting up a conversation with an attractive woman, evenContinue reading "#233 Experience"
#232 Heroes
We are surrounded by heroes every day. From the likes of Connor McGregor or Amanda Ribas who struggle and fail valiantly before millions to your mom or dad who displayed such qualities you could only wish for. Without heroes, the day would never come where it was our turn to spread hope as some othersContinue reading "#232 Heroes"
#231 Training follows you
If Covid 19 has taught us gym goers anything it is that we are far less capable than we think. At the same time, it has taught some of us how much more capable we are. Those of us who experienced the luxury of public gyms were suddenly thrown into chaos due to shut downs.Continue reading "#231 Training follows you"
#230 Embracing the struggles of BJJ
Regardless of who you are when you begin your Jiu Jitsu journey, one thing is certain. The person who emerges after years of hard training, dedication, blood sweat and tears is undoubtedly your better self, so long as you maintain the mindset of daily improvement. If your goal is to be a gym-hero, smashing everyContinue reading "#230 Embracing the struggles of BJJ"
#229 Do it now
How many times has a great idea come upon you only to be lost until it resurfaces years later? Resist the need to ignore your inspirations and procrastinate, no matter how big your idea, you must start. Starting can mean many things but usually the most important is to avoid your idea becoming a fleetingContinue reading "#229 Do it now"
#228 Single focus
Have you ever been in the middle of something and gotten side tracked? Of course, because it is a completely natural thing for humans with the exception of the Uber disciplined who have found a way to channel all their energy into one specific task until it is done. While many claim the ability toContinue reading "#228 Single focus"
#227 Your soul on display
Many people believe that BJJ or Jiu Jitsu tournaments are merely about achieving medals and recognition in the sport. While that is true, who doesn’t want to be respected for their efforts, there is something to be said for the reality of fighting and its effects on the human mind. Fewer things will drive aContinue reading "#227 Your soul on display"
The Lifelong Professional 