Words With A MAD Coach

New Adventures

You walk in your purpose every day.

Purpose

Your House Is On Fire

Need to understand emotional context? Then, imagine if your house were on fire, how would you respond?

What is on the inside?

In today’s episode, we explore how starting a business—or any committed venture—can act as a pressure test for character and a revelation tool for self-awareness. Whether it’s martial arts or lemon pies, profit or passion, the act of trying itself teaches you who you really are. Success is secondary. Growth is the goal.

Your Ecosystem

A dynamic, interconnected system of skills, habits, and concepts that work together to support and enhance a fighter's performance.
 
Just like in nature, where every element in an ecosystem affects the others, a training ecosystem means no technique, drill, or mindset stands alone. Each part influences the others—building structure, adaptability, and real-world functionality.
 
 

Do You Know You?

Imagine that you were NEO from the Matrix. Comment on one limiting belief that holds you back or held you back from being the ONE! Who Are YOU?

Manage Your Time

💪 How Some Fighters Make It Work:
1. Smart Scheduling
They plan every hour: wake, work, train, eat, sleep — repeat. It’s militant.
Some work early shifts (5am–1pm) or night jobs to free up time for training.
2. Purpose-Driven Mentality
They stay grounded in why they’re doing it. Fighting becomes a non-negotiable part of their identity.
They often rely on mantras like "I’m doing what others won’t, to live how others can’t."
3. Support Systems
Partners, coaches, and teammates who understand the grind and step up when needed.
Some have jobs with flexible bosses or coworkers who support their fighting goals.
4. Sacrifice Everything Non-Essential
No partying. No binge-watching Netflix. Social life? Minimal.
Everything goes into the two things that matter: work and the fight.
5. Use the Job as a Weapon
Some fighters take pride in outworking their opponents — “You train full time? Cool. I train and work a 9-to-5. Let’s see who breaks first.”
That chip on the shoulder fuels their grind.

Pay Attention Now

🌀 Words with the Mad Coach 🌀
I showed up a few minutes late today… but you know what? That’s okay. It’s always okay when your intentions are good.
This morning I was working with a fighter who’s got some big opportunities coming his way. One of the things I told him was simple:
👉 “As long as it ain’t about greed… and your heart’s in the right place—ride that wave. Ride it all the way out.”
We’re all gonna make mistakes. That’s part of the ride. But when you’re leading with good intentions, disruption isn’t a sign you’re off track—it’s just part of the growth.
Adapt. Fix it. Keep it moving.
Don’t let guilt or fear slow you down when your purpose is clear.
💭 So what’s up, Mad World?What wave are you riding today?
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