Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done!
Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!
~ Rocky Balboa
Taking Action Towards My Path
I write and write and write endlessly but... hopefully my ramblings will give someone some guidance or advice that they need.
Priorities Set!
I recently fell off of going to BJJ class. I found a great gym that has morning, afternoon, AND night classes. In my quest to become a better martial artist, one of the biggest things I do not like to do is go to BJJ class. Grappling is hard, I never do well, and usually I leave the class feeling like garbage. It's hard, so I must do it.
My first two weeks, I went two times a week. My goal is to go at least three times a week. Just show up and train. Once my visiting family is gone and I get my job; I will be adding Muay Thai training back to my routine. This will take place in the evenings.
Now, did you notice something? Normally, I would try to throw on all my goals at once. I've learned. I've set my priorities.
Spent Time with Family
Get Job/ Work
BJJ 2-3 Times a week
Muay Thai in the evenings, after work.
Spending time with visiting family is number one right now because on my next adventure I will be busy for a while. Working is second, because I need to make money in order to go on this next grand adventure. These two things are paramount over everything else. I can always run, lift weights, and exercise on my own to stay fit.
I even made time to make a video and write some blog posts.
"All things have an end"
~Fortune Cookie
Reflecting on a Good Couple Weeks
I've ran. I've studied. I've started lifting kettlebells again. I'm still doing BJJ. I've made a few videos. I've spent time with family. I've even practiced a bit of Kung Fu! The past few weeks have been good.
Just doing what I can. Making slow but steady progress. Things are not happening in the time that I want, but they never do.
My mind is pretty negative so I have to remind myself of the things I've done instead of the things I haven't done. Remind myself of why I enjoy this journey.
Just keep doing.
📿Johnny
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