This weekend I helped my brother move to Austin. If you’ve ever moved an entire house, you know it is a challenge. Navigating large awkwardly shaped pieces of furniture (seemingly designed in the least ergonomic fashion) through doors, up and down stairs and into a u-haul is something everyone should experience. You will quickly becomeContinueContinue reading “#126 Train the mind to conquer the body”
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#122 Don’t judge a book by it’s cover
In our world today governed by political correctness and man-shaming there is a longing for the times where it was not only accepted but encouraged to be a tough man. That doesn’t mean that because you are a rough and dangerous person you can’t also be a sweet person with a big heart. I knowContinueContinue reading “#122 Don’t judge a book by it’s cover”
#121 Working on things
A true martial artist seeks constant evolution. Every second that passes is an opportunity to evolve in some way. We can never be defined because our nature is to be an ever changing entity. There are moments in life where we must act purely out of obligation. As a parent, a caretaker, a teacher weContinueContinue reading “#121 Working on things”
#118 Show Yourself
What an inspiring day with the boys from Lovato’s School of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts along with Xande Ribeiro, Victor Hugo and the other Six Blades Jiu Jitsu representatives who attended the IBJJF Oklahoma City Open. The night prior, Lovato and Xande gave beautiful speeches to most of the 88 competitors on theContinueContinue reading “#118 Show Yourself”
#117 It’s not ok to be weak…
In Sam Sheridan’s book “A Fighter’s Heart” he witnesses the scene of a dog fighting ring in Brazil, Thailand and the Philippines – something that would be quite a shock to your average yuppie from the suburbs here in the United States. In western cultures, dog fighting is viewed as an inhumane act whereas countriesContinueContinue reading “#117 It’s not ok to be weak…”
#115 Own It
At a young age, it’s normal to have little responsibility or desire for it. Having your mom make you meals or your dad go to work and pay the bills can be nice. As children our responsibility is often centered around good grades as well as some chores. The problem with having no responsibility asContinueContinue reading “#115 Own It”
#113 Rain rain, go away.
There’s something satisfying about rain. While it can seem like just another perturbance by Mother Nature, cancelling a trip to Disney Land, ruining an outdoor trip or photo shoot, it may be a way of reminding us to sit back and let things unfold. “The more we value things outside our control, the less controlContinueContinue reading “#113 Rain rain, go away.”
Positive Vibe Tribe #109
There’s no question that hard times create strong men. But you don’t have to go to war to have a hard time when war is wherever you are. To understand this better, let’s look at the samurai who were warriors of their day and placed a high value on honor. Samurai means servant, but theyContinueContinue reading “Positive Vibe Tribe #109”
Inspiration everywhere #108
Me and the Munoz sisters, Kendal (left of me, Edison right of me, Andie (right) a week after ACL surgery. In life we have experiences that compel us strongly to take action. Sometimes, it happens with the arrival of an idea that can completely change your perspective and consequently the course of your life. AsContinueContinue reading “Inspiration everywhere #108”
The early bird #111
One of the most important things in every person’s life is their morning routine. How you start your day can make or break you whether you’re a top CEO, a farmer or a student. You will hear it being advocated by successful leaders, the military, and hard working people who make up the backbone ofContinueContinue reading “The early bird #111”
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