success – The Lifelong Professional

You’ve conquered everything… except your body. #285

“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”

I Am a Breaker and So Are You. #283

Today I share with you my dark side, or as Jung would refer to it, the shadow. It is important to understand that we all possess this nature and that is what makes us capable of power. This is why, I believe, it is necessary to live by principles to avoid being run by yourContinueContinue reading “I Am a Breaker and So Are You. #283”

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”

Imperfect Goals #260

Have you ever had your mind set on a goal? Shedding a few extra pounds? Perhaps a “personal best” for the gym goers? Or maybe something less measurable like better relationships? Given that we are only a week and a half into 2022, it’s not a stretch of the imagination that many of us haveContinueContinue reading “Imperfect Goals #260”

#194 Richer than a millionaire

On my way to the airport, I started listening to Delivering Happiness by the late Tony Hsieh (Zappos founder) on audible. I was inspired hearing about how he came to a realization after receiving 40 million dollar in Microsoft’s acquisition of his company at the time Link Exchange. You could say it was more thanContinueContinue reading “#194 Richer than a millionaire”

#176 thought experiment

Here is a game I play with myself that I think more people should. “What if everyone close to you died and it was just you one day?” Now I understand this is an incredibly morbid way to think and wish this upon no one but there is a reason for this. At the mostContinueContinue reading “#176 thought experiment”

#164 Its not about fighting

Many of us, like myself, are drawn to the nature of fighting and being capable in a physical altercation. For as far back as the history books will take us, we have wrestled, boxed and found ways to fight each other. There is an allure to being “the knight in shining armor” who can beatContinueContinue reading “#164 Its not about fighting”

#159 Highs and Lows

There’s nothing as crushing as the feeling of the lowest of lows. But what if it was necessary in order to reach the highest of highs. Perhaps the pain and suffering is a necessary exchange for every reward. Behind every thunderstorm is a rainbow.

#157 There’s always something..

Something that occurred to me yesterday, while tagging along with Rafael for his “recovery day”, is that there is always something we can be doing to get better, even if it is resting. What matters, is that it goes along with your purpose. Getting stronger, getting in a better state of mind, better sleep, moreContinueContinue reading “#157 There’s always something..”