In this very first Two Minute Tuesday (I tried, it ended up being a little over three minutes) I talk about the importance of building a "walled garden" around your mind. Find something that allows you to decompress, relieve stress, and find clarity. For me, that "walled garden" is my jiu-jitsu academy. I know, on the surface that sounds ridiculous. What kind of peace and serenity could be found rolling around with other sweaty humans, getting choked and engaging in controlled violence? Surprisingly, a great deal...
For me jiu-jitsu improves my ability to critically think both on and off the mats. It tests my mettle and discipline. It exposes my weaknesses and highlights my strengths. Unlike any other activity I have ever experienced, jiu-jitsu, and the lessons learned on the mats, translate to almost every single area in life.
Do you have to train jiu-jitsu? Of course not. Can your "walled garden" be your favorite hobby, spending time with family, meditation, lifting weights, or going on a Sunday hike? Absolutely. But, this will not be the last time you hear me speak about the benefits of training jiu-jitsu - it has literally changed my life and the lives of countless others who took the brave first step on to the mat.
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