EP 30: Nobody Expects You To Be Good

11/14/23 • 9 min

Have you ever thought about the connection between your mind and body, and how they together shape your life story? Through my journey of practicing Jiu Jitsu for a year, I have embarked on a path of continuous self-improvement and growth. The beauty of Jiu Jitsu is that it's not about being good instantly; it's about pushing through challenges, learning from mistakes, and truly understanding your body's movements. It's about meeting your own expectations of self-improvement, rather than succumbing to external pressures of perceived perfection.
In this reflective episode, I draw parallels between Jiu Jitsu and emotional health, emphasizing the need for pressure testing, reflecting, and accepting criticism. I delve deeper into the importance of integrating new information and maintaining a balance between ambition and complacency. The journey might be marked with repeated failures, but remember, every stumble is a step towards learning and growth. So, let's embrace this journey together, connect our minds and bodies, and write the best life story we possibly can.

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My Modern Myth - EP 30: Nobody Expects You To Be Good

Transcript

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Welcome back to my Modern Myth . This is a rolling reflection edition . It's special because this is the final episode before I have officially been doing Jiu Jitsu for one year . That date will be November 17th , so I'll be doing a class the day before and I plan on doing a year reflection after that class , but I have a reflection from this last one . So I've rolled and I've