*The inspiration for today’s blog comes from Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, creator of Nike
- Phil Knight talks about his desire to work for himself and create something he can call his own. Have you ever felt pride in something you’ve done/created? This idea takes me back to one of my former wrestling coaches at LHU, Mike Rogers. Back then, around 2003, Coach Rogers taught us the old saying, “My body is a temple.” He used it in a way to convey to us the importance of taking care of ourselves, physically and mentally; what we put into our minds and bodies had a big impact on how we performed. Think about it…Your body is a temple. Treat is as such.
- In the book, Phil discusses the entire process of creating Nike, beginning with the initial “Crazy Idea.” At one point, he talks about negotiations and said something very poignant (that will most likely seem obvious). He said the most important part of any negotiation is “knowing what you need in order to walk away and be whole.” This takes me back to fighting. At most times, I didn’t know what I needed in order to walk away and feel whole. I was so enamored with being in the UFC that I didn’t necessarily consider those details. I’d like to think I am much more aware of what I need in my new ventures to feel whole and complete. Have some pride in yourself and figure out those details.
- There is something to be said about being “all-in.” John Maxwell talks about it in the “21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.” The Law of Buy-In states that people are drawn to the leader first, and then the vision. If you’re trying to influence others (employees, spouse, friend, team, students, staff), you’ve got to be all-in. Phil Knight is all-in. Cael Sanderson is all-in. The Rock is all-in. The most successful people across all fields are all-in. It creates confidence and trust in you from others. Are you all-in?
Life’s a fight. Carpe Diem. Fight Well.
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Three days after the birth of his second child, The Spaniard discusses Fathership (a Spaniard term): his gratitude, his hopes, his plans, and how little he and his wife are sleeping. What does this mean for you? The tale involving Sheetz will make you think about the power of example. The discussion of summer camp and iffy acquaintances will help you watch for good and bad influences. The story in the hospital will alert you to opportunities to make simple, difficult decisions for growth. Whatever your relationship to parenting—past, present, future, never—there are thoughts here to help you put your arms around what matters most to you. Also: The three inspirations for the new baby’s name!
Three days after the birth of his second child, The Spaniard discusses Fathership (a Spaniard term): his gratitude, his hopes, his plans, and how little he and his wife are sleeping. What does this mean for you? The tale involving Sheetz will make you think about the power of example. The discussion of summer camp and iffy acquaintances will help you watch for good and bad influences. The story in the hospital will alert you to opportunities to make simple, difficult decisions for growth. Whatever your relationship to parenting—past, present, future, never—there are thoughts here to help you put your arms around what matters most to you. Also: The three inspirations for the new baby’s name!
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It’s host versus co-host. The Spaniard finds competition essential while Dread questions that. The Spaniard gives a wrestler’s and fighter’s appreciation of flesh-and-blood opponents: how they have shaped him, how they have often obsessed him, and how he sometimes has to search for their equivalents. The conversation highlights how competitors personify high standards and how the highest performance might require a winner and a loser. Also: Will baby Rocky let The Spaniard work out?
It’s host versus co-host. The Spaniard finds competition essential while Dread questions that. The Spaniard gives a wrestler’s and fighter’s appreciation of flesh-and-blood opponents: how they have shaped him, how they have often obsessed him, and how he sometimes has to search for their equivalents. The conversation highlights how competitors personify high standards and how the highest performance might require a winner and a loser. Also: Will baby Rocky let The Spaniard work out?
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