FRIDAYTHOUGHTS #233: LIFE IS LIKE BOXING

Life is like boxing.

When you're sparring you're going to get hit, whether it's Boxing, Muay Thai, MMA, Karate or whatever striking combat sport...you're gonna get hit, it's simply part of the game. I've sparred many rounds in boxing and muay thai and I've gotten hit each and every time lol...some times much harder than others but that's how you learn. Each sparring session, whether I did well or not, I would always analyze why I got hit by certain kicks/punches...and that's how I became a better fighter. Each sparring session made me better.

Life is the exact same way. 

If you live long enough you're going to get "hit" in some area of your life: health, wealth, family and in any area of life. That's simply part of life. The punches will come...and it's our job, it's your job to analyze why you got hit with that shot and make the necessary adjustments and elevate to new levels.

The main difference is that in life, people get hit with a punch, a setback/challenge or some hurdle and instead of analyzing what adjustments they need to make - they focus on getting hit and they never elevate to a new level. Listen, I get it we're all human...lick your wounds if you must, that's healthy - even in boxing, ice your ribs when necessary, but get back in the ring and make your adjustments and become a better fighter. 

I can train with my coach all I want but it's only when I step into the ring to spar is when I see where my level is at...that's where I see my progress and this is where I can take huge leaps forward in my growth as a fighter. I really enjoy sparring, it gets to a point where the contact becomes fun...you feel alive, it's a rush...most importantly I knew that my skills/experience was growing with each and every round.

In the same vein with every "punch" from life, you should know that as you metabolize them correctly you're growing as a human, growth ain't pretty but the results are. As you continue to elevate you literally grow to a point that you truly realize that everything is conspiring for you and disappointments don't exist, better always comes. It's like clockwork. And when that goes from head knowledge to heart knowledge you access a new level of joy - and that's what it's all about. You're that powerful and you'll inspire others in the process. 

Life will happen and the moment you're able to recognize that it's happening for you, joy, peace and wisdom comes...and it's at the point that you're ready for your next level, and that growth is addicting. The new levels of joy and peace you'll enjoy is addicting. It's not a sexy process but it's worth the price of admission. Change your mindset, upgrade your skillset...and it's all possible. Make any adjustments necessary and become a better fighter, become a better human. That's your gift back to the world.

That my friend is the simple formula for making this year the best year you've ever had, the best year we've had. 

Life is like boxing, it's a gritty sport but it's a damn fun sport to play as you increase your mindset and skillset. A goal in boxing is to train so well that you inspire others to do the same. The goal in life is heal/grow your character so well that you inspire others to do the same. I see you champion, keep going/growing and continue to give us the greatest version of you. Have an incredible weekend! #bless 

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