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”
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#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”
#151 Move out day
Today is the last day I plan on being at my apartment which has been my home for the past 4 years. It’s made me realize that less is more as well as given me perspective on what a young man needs to live. Arguable but bear with me. 1. Bed… or square area thatContinueContinue reading “#151 Move out day”
#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”
Daily blog #81
Riches to rags After spending about thirteen years in the wonderful United States of America I have noticed something about those in the 20-30 year old demographic. It happens to be an overwhelming concern with the type of car they drive. So much, to the point of trading in a perfectly good car and takingContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #81”
Daily blog #80
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”
Daily blog #79
Time to go back in time Besides being our most precious resource, what is time? One definition is a way to differentiate between past, present and future; a measurement tool for our memories and experiences if you will. Imagine trying to schedule a meeting in today’s world without using the concept of time, it wouldContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #79”
Daily blog #78
Live to eat or eat to live? As many of you know, our needs are very basic as humans on a physiological level. After air and water, we need food, primarily in the form of proteins (and fat) to survive. When it comes to food, beyond our primal needs, there is an emotional connection withContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #78”
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 #66
Your most important weapon Many are aware of the fact that the mind is your most powerful tool. In BJJ you learn that the position of your opponents head greatly determines what their body is able to do both offensively and defensively speaking. In the Kids Jiu Jitsu classes we teach them that the bodyContinueContinue reading “Daily blog #66”
The Lifelong Professional 