There reaches a point in a wrestler’s career where a wrestler realizes that his real opponent and his real fight is against himself. The challenge: To be able to push himself to limits, he never thought possible in circumstances he never could have imagined. To never be broken […]
One of her most valuable possessions in her life was a letter from me letting her know that I appreciated her and the way that she brought me up.
And that was a great feeling.
I no longer look at my birthday as the point of reference as to when I truly became alive in the timeline of my life.
When life throws you to your back, you need to know how not to get pinned, get off your back, and do enough to make up the difference to win.
You win, or you learn.
Your intuition can see around corners and over mountains.
Once is a mistake. Twice is a choice.
I have never seen a wrestler who came off the mat placing blame or making an excuse ever wrestle his next match with a better outcome.
I have learned when there is a feeling tingling at your soul, you must listen to it without question. Trust it without confirmation. And act on it without hesitation or delay. Disregard all logic, ignore the probabilities, and mute your ears to the naysayers. The tingling is inside […]
I had the pleasure of appearing on Jared Opfer’s Wrestling Philosophy show – here is the epidode. Jared does a great job speaking to a wide array of people in the wrestling community. Give his podcast a follow – you will definitely enjoy his conversations.
John Passaro 