Progress Is Measured Everyday
One of my core values is growth.
But I don’t need to see massive improvements or big strides to count it as a win. Even an inch in the right direction is a win for me.
By measuring growth this way, I know I’m progressing every single day even if it’s a tiny bit.
Maybe I did one more rep today. Increased my understanding of a topic. Finished a chapter in a book.
These are all small wins that compound in the right direction. Every day you’re intentionally learning, you’re progressing.
A lot of it is internal. So it doesn’t matter if the growth can’t be seen or measured by others right now. It’s like a freshly planted seed in the soil. In due time, you’ll see the fruits of your efforts.
If you feel stuck, it’s important to look back and see how far you’ve come. If you’ve made any effort to improve at all, you’ll find evidence of it.
For years, I had to work a corporate job where I was counting down the hours for a paycheck. Now I’m blessed to work in a profession where I feel like it’s not a job.
But there’s always more to do. Don’t get so hellbent on the past that you become idle. Don’t lose that desire to improve.
The journey is never over! Back to progress.
Be The Captain Of Your Own Ship
Young athletes mostly stick to one gym and go along with what their coach says.
In the beginning, that could work well. Because you need to put in the time at the bottom. Pouring all your blood, sweat, and tears into your craft.
But as you gain experience and come up in the ranks, you have to realize something.
This is your legacy.
What got you here might not get you where you want to go.
You’ve earned the right to be selfish. So you have to figure out what works for you.
Martial arts is based on tradition, respect, and loyalty. Which I honor. But MMA is mixed martial arts after all.
To be the best you, you must strengthen all the weapons in your arsenal. Sometimes that comes from a combination of different disciples, coaches, mentors, and senseis.
Pick the battles that are most beneficial to your growth. Don’t let anyone else dictate your future.
Be the captain of your own ship.
Pain’s Picks
Great welterweight main event this weekend!
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Dessert Disaster
I’m lucky that Stasia loves to cook.
But sometimes I enjoy whippin’ it up in the kitchen. Once, I made my favorite dessert and it came out perfectly. A flan for Cinco De Mayo!
I impressed myself and everyone else 😎
It was so good that Stasia requested me to make it again for her on a different occasion.
And I did… but I lost the original recipe and tried to improvise it from memory. And I’m no Betty Crocker 😅😭
It was a complete disaster.
The sugar took too long to melt and I ended up burning it. Making the entire thing taste like a campfire.
Then I set the oven temperature wrong and the flan wouldn’t set, making it runny in the middle.
I think the pressure of Stasia requesting me to make it was just too much 😅
I still need my redemption. Feel free to send me your favorite flan recipes!
The Max Pain Strain 🍃💨
One of the things I will do in the future is come out with my own strain of cannabis.
I’ve had discussions with several cannabis companies, but nothing has come to fruition… YET.
My dream strain would be fruity and very gassy like an old rubber tire. IYKY. Indica-dominant for sure, maybe crossed with some granddaddy purp because that’s the OG OG.
I want it to be so loud your ears hurt. I need it to yell MAX PAIN when you open the bag 😂
Meme Of The Week 😂😂
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Max “Pain” Griffin
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