Have you ever wondered to yourself what your tombstone might read? What got me thinking along such mortal lines was a business course I took years ago which encouraged setting three, five and ten year goals before picturing yourself in a coffin and planning out the details of your funeral from what kind of foodContinueContinue reading “Start writing your tombstone. #278”
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#270 What is legacy?
My brother Steve (right) and I (left) after winning the 2022 IBJJF National Championships in July – An incredible moment to share. It was in 2016 when I started to hear the term “legacy” used in great frequency around me, just shortly after I had began training under Sensei Saulo and Xande Ribeiro at theContinueContinue reading “#270 What is legacy?”
Daily blog #82
Repetition There is a universal truth in regards to practicing any given skill. If you lift 100 pounds in the gym it is the same 100 pounds for the next guy, but with practice you will becomes stronger until it is too light for you. For the person who has worked diligently and consistently toContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #82”
Daily blog #78
Live to eat or eat to live? As many of you know, our needs are very basic as humans on a physiological level. After air and water, we need food, primarily in the form of proteins (and fat) to survive. When it comes to food, beyond our primal needs, there is an emotional connection withContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #78”
Daily blog #76
Ever so often we are faced with the reality of fear. In our kids BJJ class it might be their very first lesson which has them bawling their eyes out before they even step on the mat. Understandably going into a brand new environment at that age with over a dozen new faces, many ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #76”
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. ThroughContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #73”
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 areContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #68”
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 bodyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #66”
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 #39
Writer’s block doesn’t exist How hard could forming some coherent thoughts and writing them out be? Well, if you are a perfectionist the task can be damn near impossible some days. It can also be one of the best things to help you put your ego aside and say your piece. If your expression stemsContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #39”
The Lifelong Professional 