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How to Achieve Giant Goals
Big goals take a long time and a lot of work to accomplish, otherwise everyone would do them!
The 1000 Mile Solo trip...
7 Tips for Maintaining Motivation
Do you ever find yourself struggling to stay on track and complete a task that you’ve wanted to do for a long time?
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Intrinsic vs External Motivation for Training BJJ
Motivation in BJJ is a tricky thing…
Some people are mostly motivated to train by internal factors. Typically they f...
Ever Not Signed Up For Competition Because You Think You’re Not Good Enough?
Before you step on the mats for your next training session or competition–or bail out on the chance to do either–clic...
Growing In Jiu-Jitsu Through Loss: Why One Teen Is Determined To Visit Every Open Mat In His Home State
In the 2005 movie Batman Begins, Alfred says to Bruce Wayne, “Why do we fall, sir? So we can learn to pick ourselves ...
Beating The “Don’t Wanna”: Reflections On Competing For The First Time In A Year
A couple weeks ago, I signed up for the American Grappling Challenge in Ohio. It would be my first time competing in ...
Getting Promoted Doesn’t Give You Superpowers, So Give Yourself Permission To Be Human
As much as we may feel like tying our jiu-jitsu belt is akin to putting on a superhero costume, the unfortunate reali...
Podcast Episode 99 – How to Get Motivated!
In this episode I share one of my best tips to get your butt on the mat or in the gym, indicators for when it’s NOT t...
Watch This 70-Year-Old Great-Grandmother Practice A Berimbolo On Her Daughter
It takes a lot to be a mom and a lot more to be a grandma, but 70-year-old Sandi Crawford has gone and one-upped ever...
No, You’re Not The Only One Who Struggles With BJJ Impostor Syndrome
I’ll never forget the first gold medal I won as a blue belt, mostly because I was the last person I thought would win...
Watch This New Black Belt’s Inspiring Speech About The Importance Of Persistence
The road from white to black belt is a long one, and Jacob Miclot has spent nearly a decade traveling it. Miclot, who...
Three Thought-Provoking Historical Quotes To Inspire The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Player
by Tony Caro Great leaders throughout history have been known to give great advice – whether intentional or not. Cert...