Many people worry that if they do what they love whole-heartedly, they will kill it.
It must be a slow death. No one has ever said that being handed that first paycheck for publishing their novel felt like getting shot. But perhaps they worry that turning in draft after draft of their second book, facing criticism and rejection and still having to pump out more pages would poison their love for writing. But so what if it does?
Read MoreLast week things were going pretty damn good.
It started out when I beat "Relentless" Hadley Griffith at CageSport 31 last Saturday. Coach called while I was on vacation in early and talked me into fighting a 5'11" seasoned pro on July 19th-- meaning I would jump straight into the hardest part of our fight camp as soon as I got back to Portland.
Read MoreIn combat sports we re-learn how to breathe.
Boxing coaches will teach you to breathe out with each punch. Jiu jitsu instructors will remind you to breathe steadily through the entire match. Short breaths are good for explosive movements like strikes, while deep, relaxed breathing facilitates the sustained movements of grappling.
Read MoreI went for a run last week. It was the first time in almost two years and one of only a handful of times I have ever tried to undertake this form of exercise. I liked that run so much that only a few hours later I was already looking for an excuse to do it again. So I did.
That's not normal for me. Usually, I hate running.
Read MoreWe should probably start with this, because I just want you to see what we're dealing with:
Read MoreHere are a few of the individuals and blogs that inspire me to write, fight, and be happy...
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