When we embrace the complexity of humans, we give ourselves permission to be present and open, instead of trying to put singular labels on ourselves, our emotions, and others we encounter.
Resilience
So Harden the Fuck Up, and Open the Fuck Up.
Be tough, be vulnerable, work hard, rest hard, feel pain, feel joy.
Focus is Fuel
When we keep the majority of our focus and energy in one area, we make progress.
If we keep that energy there for a significant amount of time, we can start to gain tons of momentum, and really solidify things.
This reigns true in life, in training, and in coaching.
Growth is Limitless
Facing fears and discomfort, willingly and meaningfully, is the key to endless possibility.
Injuries, Illness, and Set Backs
Every event in life, is an opportunity for growth.
A Lil Imposter Syndrome
That, often constant, inner voice telling us we’re not qualified, can help fuel our desire to learn, to be open minded, to explore, to wonder, to listen, and in inquire.
Meaningful Stress
In any case, stress should be added when and how makes most sense for the individual learning and the intention of the lesson.
Unregulated stress for the sake of stress, is significantly less efficient in building resiliency in our experience.
Between: Initial Impact and Escape
Hoping or planning to simply disengage is different from training to have the skills to disengage in the event that they were able to get close to start with.
Focused Savagery
There are no fast and easy shortcuts when it comes to violence.
Learning is Behavior Change
To genuinely learn, we have to work at meaningful intensity to allow ourselves and our students to truly process and own the positions.
Aaron Jannetti 