"I've noticed--most of the successful people I've met in life used to wrestle."
This what one of my private coaching students shared with me when we got to talking about Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling and success in life.
My student (let's call him Tom) is in sales and is pretty dang successful to say the least. He teaches other ambitious individuals how to become better salesmen & women.
He noticed in his mastermind groups with other successful business peeps, they would always relate one aspect of their business or how they attained success back to "I remember when I used to wrestle."
It got me thinking about why that may be and then it hit me...
Jiu-Jitsu, Grappling/Wrestling Are The Ultimate Problem Solving Sports
How so?
Well, think about it for a second...
You're face-to-face with an opponent that is trying to smash you, slam you to the floor, has you in a compromised position and is likely trying to break your arm or choke you out.
... there's nowhere to run.
... there's nowhere to hide
... you MUST face your fears.
... and you need to make quick decisions on the fly.
(Decisions which have lift-risking consequences.)
Much like life.
In life you need to face your fears especially if success is what you're striving for. You can't run, you can't hide, and you need to make critical decisions.
I always tell people, Jiu-Jitsu will teach you how to shape every aspect of your life. And give you a better appreciation of life itself.
Which leads me to the main reason I feel Jiu-Jitsu can lead you to more success in life...
Human Interaction and Connection
With today's fast paced society... there is little human interaction, and more often than not, we seclude ourselves from the world.
I've been guilty of this many times.
Like at the end of a long day (or week), I just want to stay home, do nothing and be to myself.
Trust me, I'm working on this!
Now I don't know all the science and psychology behind it but I've literally talked and trained with hundreds of people who have shared how Jiu-Jitsu has helped them:
- Handle depression and overcome suicidal thoughts.
- Improve their marriage and communication with their spouse.
- Advance their career.
- Become a better father to their children.
... and many other awesome stories.
This is just my opinion but...
I believe this has more to do with human interaction and connection. Than it does with the health benefits of Jiu-Jitsu.
Here's why...
Life And Death Are Literally In The Palm Of Your Hands
You appreciate the fragility of life more because... in a split second, with the mere snap of your hip, you can change someone's life.
When we can get back to having more appreciation for the value of LIFE... the world will be a better place.
This mentality of appreciation helps us serve more people.
This is the way to success and I know...
Jiu-Jitsu will help save the world by giving us a better appreciation for the value of life.
Which is why I'm on a mission to help my fellow BJJ brothers improve their strength, mobility and endurance for BJJ...
SO THEY CAN TRAIN JIU-JITSU FOR LIFE AND CHANGE THE WORLD!
Appreciate you reading.
hec g.
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