Rather than be dependent on jiu-jitsu to keep me happy, I want to know that I can use what I’ve learned from the art to find happiness and success in other parts of my life.
How I Stay Grateful as an Athlete
I’ve begun to find comfort in the gentle reminder that every time I practice or compete in my sport, I am moving one session closer to the end. It’s a reminder to give it my all, hold nothing back, and live and act as though my time is limited – because it is.