It’s hard to believe that 114 posts ago I was afraid of clicking “Publish” on my very first blog. I can vividly remember what seemed like a monumental decision to go live with the post. Funny how we are when it comes to our initial leap of faith. Most of us can empathize with howContinueContinue reading “We have arrived! #100”
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Daily blog #97
Covid check Live life, because somebody else has it way worse. Do something nice, because someone right now feels like shit. Be giving, because someone else has nothing. Be fearless, because somebody else is terrified. Laugh, because someone is crying. Hug your family, because some don’t have one. Be happy, because someone else is strugglingContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #97”
Daily blog #87
Centurion! – Yesterday I received a notice from Word Press that I had posted my one hundredth blog post! Although I am a couple weeks worth away from 100 daily blog posts (my original goal) it brought to mind how long life can seem yet how short it can be at the same time. ItContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #87”
Daily blog #83
It’s not what you know, but what you can prove – There’s an old saying “those who can’t do, teach”, it was one of those things that seemed cool or funny to say but in actuality couldn’t be farther than the truth. While there may be some truth to that statement, in the case ofContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #83”
Daily blog #82
Repetition There is a universal truth in regards to practicing any given skill. If you lift 100 pounds in the gym it is the same 100 pounds for the next guy, but with practice you will becomes stronger until it is too light for you. For the person who has worked diligently and consistently toContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #82”
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 #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 #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 