self improvement – The Lifelong Professional

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”

Choose Death #274

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles – Sun Tzu It is easy to sit back and tell yourself and others “what is”, while it is another thing to go out of your comfort zone in order to know your truth. On a dailyContinueContinue reading “Choose Death #274”

#227 Your soul on display

Many people believe that BJJ or Jiu Jitsu tournaments are merely about achieving medals and recognition in the sport. While that is true, who doesn’t want to be respected for their efforts, there is something to be said for the reality of fighting and its effects on the human mind. Fewer things will drive aContinueContinue reading “#227 Your soul on display”

#219 Calluses…

Earlier this week while taking a kettlebell course at Team Hargett taught by my brother Steve, I was reintroduced to the all too familiar feeling of blisters. The kind that your hands form, on the verge of tearing with each swing making it more plausible. At first thought, it is irritating. Few look forward toContinueContinue reading “#219 Calluses…”

#218 The Fearless

When you have lost the fear of change, the fear to start from scratch, you have found true power. By clinging to what is, you lose sight of what can be. Sometimes losing everything is the birth of something new. Embrace change, fear remaining the same. Life is a constant flow which demands constant motion,ContinueContinue reading “#218 The Fearless”

#168 “You win or you learn”

Oftentimes you will hear a coach or a family member repeat this phrase “you win or you learn”. While there is truth to the idea that losses can highlight areas of weakness, making you reevaluate your process more deeply, it is not to say that this is only possible through losing. In fact, it isContinueContinue reading “#168 “You win or you learn””