When I was 15, my parents made a deal with me: Become an All-American in freestyle wrestling this summer, and you can get a tattoo. Neither party involved actually thought it would happen…Be careful the deals you make.
As it turns out, I did become an AA at nationals, and I did get my first tattoo, my family crest. A few years later, I got my second tattoo, Carpe Diem, seize the day. It’s a motto I live by.
A few weeks ago, on A Fighter’s Mindset – The Spaniard Podcast, I interviewed Cary Kolat (listen here), one of the best wrestlers in the history of the sport. In our conversation, he referenced another all-time great, Lincoln McIlravy. Cary couldn’t grasp how Lincoln was able to train for only two hours a day and still be world class. His response was simple:
“I don’t have the time, Cary. I just can’t do it. I have a wife and two kids at home. I need to make every second of practice count, or I won’t get it in (paraphrased).”
Point taken.
I also read that John Wooden’s father taught him to “Make each day your masterpiece.”
Navy Seal Jocko Willinck teaches, “Prioritize and Execute.”
However it makes sense in your head, understand that time is gold.
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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