“I am dying of boredom because there are no more worlds left to conquer.” This phrase is often incorrectly attributed to Alexander the Great after he supposedly conquered the known world. In reality, he knew there was much more out there, but it still serves as a perfect metaphor for today’s topic. Some people appearContinueContinue reading “You’ve conquered everything… except your body. #285”
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They want the life but not the work… #282
Something that I try to remind myself of constantly, is what my long time friend and mentor has stated in so simple an utterance, “everything is hard”. The significance of this understanding can hardly be overstated as it is the bedrock of our ability to survive. Years ago, life was hard, and it still is,ContinueContinue reading “They want the life but not the work… #282”
The Secret to Getting Ahead in Training is… Well… Training. #281
We all want to get ahead, whether in life or in our respective craft. As a kid, how good did it feel to be first a race, win a board game or get the most answers right on a test? This is the benefit of friendly competition or just competition in general. It does wondersContinueContinue reading “The Secret to Getting Ahead in Training is… Well… Training. #281”
Setbacks and the grandiosity of ego #280
Me getting my elbow dislocated after dealing with an ACL/meniscus and shoulder surgery the past two years… When you play with fire, sometimes you get burned. Recently I was set to compete in ADCC’s Open tournament just days before the highly anticipated and prestigious Pro Event for trials winners and returning champions or medalists. ADCCContinueContinue reading “Setbacks and the grandiosity of ego #280”
Get over yourself… #276
The awesome part about being a white belt is the sole expectation of trying hard to get better. Me with Olympian Judoka Jimmy Pedro trying to become more dangerous on the feet. When I started Jiu Jitsu as a teen, I had the privilege of seeing my brother Steve experience success in the cage asContinueContinue reading “Get over yourself… #276”
If I had a million dollars… #275
If you won the lottery today how much in your life would change? Would you buy a new house, mistreat people or become dangerously overweight? Would you control your money or would it control you? My good friend and mentor has always said to me “money has it’s cachet”, and this is true when itContinueContinue reading “If I had a million dollars… #275”
We Are All Artists #273
A student, a teacher, an artist, a warrior, a family man, a killer, a peacemaker, a destroyer, a creator all woven from the same fabric. This is a martial artist. Life is a canvas and we are designed to create as much as we are to consume and destroy. Only a human being can giveContinueContinue reading “We Are All Artists #273”
Still don’t give a f*** #272
In 2019 I made a commitment to get myself to the gym at 5am Monday through Saturday.. This was a huge catalyst for much of the discipline I have today. In the spring of 2018, my life had met an all time low. I had just undergone reconstructive surgery after sustaining a fully torn ACLContinueContinue reading “Still don’t give a f*** #272”
Acceptance #271
In Jiu Jitsu, one of the most challenging aspects that we face is learning to accept force or energy from your adversary. This valuable tenet stems from the understanding that in order to manipulate your opponent’s energy, you must first absorb it rather than meeting it head on with your own strength and energy. ThisContinueContinue reading “Acceptance #271”
How far can you go? #268
One’s only failure is failing to live up to one’s own possibilities. -Abraham Maslow Have you ever encountered someone who attempts to complete a task, only to give up after a few tries? While they may very well still be a good person, chances are that they not only lack the ability to think criticallyContinueContinue reading “How far can you go? #268”
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