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 areContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #68”
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Daily blog #65
A body in motion… Today I woke up to find that my parents both of whom are 67 years of age, had hiked to the top of Brian Head Peak in Utah, a whopping 11 thousand and some feet! Given their age, it’s a considerable accomplishment not to say that they are old by anyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #65”
Daily blog #58
Warrior soul Beneath our skin lies a common feature deeper than blood and bone. It has brought us through the most challenging of times and the bloodiest of battles. An energy so strong that even to this day science does not know it’s full capacity. It is our fighting spirit, our will power, the gritContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #58”
Daily blog #57
Simple man One of the great things about being on the road is the reminder of how little we need. Food, a place to sleep, fresh clothes and a shower among some other necessities like shaving or a power source for electronics and internet. Oh and we can’t forget brain fuel (coffee).. Being away fromContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #57”
Daily blog #52
Hell of a life During tough times like these for many (post Covid19 ), one of the best qualities we can strive for is gratitude. We must fight to be grateful to have made it this far in life, grateful to have a chance to do something with it, grateful to possess gifts others doContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #52”
Daily blog #50
Humility One of the most beneficial aspects of Martial Arts is it’s endless ability to humble you. In a matter of minutes you can go from feeling like you are the best in the world to wondering if you belong. There’s also a carnal aspect to fighting in which a single mistake resulting in ultimateContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #50”
Daily blog #45
There’s no place like home There’s nothing to me like the feeling of adventure. Packing up your essentials and hitting the road can deliver a great deal of joy contrasted only by the feeling of longing for home. A child who can’t wait to get out and explore the world sooner or later realizes hisContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #45”
Daily blog #30
Food means family Yesterday after my sixteenth training session for the week I indulged in the best sandwich in the world (sandwiches actually =P) at TKB (The Kids Business) in Indio, California not ten minutes from my academy. On my way there, my friend and I were joking that eating good food would be ourContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #30”
Daily blog #18
Give and it shall be given you Yesterday marks the first day of our reopening in La Quinta since the California shutdown in mid-March, three months ago. As you can imagine, it’s an unbelievable feeling to be back to having students and members going about business as usual in the gym. Jiu Jitsu has alwaysContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #18”
Daily blog #15
Fridays are for fighting, family & food TGIF! Or so they say… The only day of the week accompanied by a natural feeling of excitement. Weekend getaways, the end of a work or school week, seeing friends or maybe it’s the only time you have to exercise or spend time with your family.. For manyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #15”
The Lifelong Professional 