The Death of Hardship There is a noticeable trend of entitlement among our youth. Perhaps this has been the perception of preceding generations but one can only imagine that today’s comforts lead us farther away from our Survival DNA necessary for survival. Understandably the need to make weapons, hunt and fight off tribes is longerContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #80”
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Daily blog #77
The juice is worth the squeeze Today I received an MRI on my elbow that was injured in my previous fight. My third in the past three years. For whatever reason, the hum of the machine always puts me in a lull that has me snooozing in minutes. Maybe halfway through the process, for theContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #77”
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 #75
Outwork everyone My typical day starts with my alarm at 330am, a cold shower, 20 minutes of language, Wim Hof breathing routine, 32oz of water, coffee and 15-20 minutes of reading (currently Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill). Then I pack my things for the day into a gym bag and a work bagContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #75”
Daily blog #74
Early mornings Are you not an early riser? Many people aren’t although they are typically the younger generation. My job gives me the fortune of not only working with very hard working middle class families as well as very successful entrepreneurs who have come from nothing to become big players in their respective industries. WhatContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #74”
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 #72
Good times ahead It’s a beautiful Sunday here in the sunny Coachella Valley, perfect day to barbecue some spicy brats or go to the pool if you haven’t already escaped the heat like many. As I get ready to head over to my parents for some good food I can’t help but notice the wayContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #72”
Daily blog #71
Fear It’s hard to believe how quickly we are coming up to blog post #100. Time really does fly! 70 blog posts ago I embarked on this challenge to post daily for many reasons which I won’t go into. Not long before that I recall a conversation with my brother where I stated that vloggingContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #71”
Daily blog #70
The best BJJ student One of the hardest things as a lifelong practitioner of any given skill is to maintain what we in the Jiu Jitsu community know as a “white belt mentality”. This can be described as the ideal mindset for growth where one is motivated simply by the desire to become better. OftentimesContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #70”
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”
The Lifelong Professional 