Tag: #BJJLife
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System Crash in Seattle
September 8, 2025 I took a great trip to Seattle this week. I walked Pike Place Market. Ate incredible food. Stood outside the spheres. Spent time in the pop culture museum. On the surface, it was exactly the kind of trip I love: movement, noise, life. Underneath, things were unraveling. The trip came after five…
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The Insanity of Greatness: Finding Sanity in the Jiu-Jitsu Gym”?
“Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.” – George Carlin Oct 7, 2021 In the world of Jiu-Jitsu, amidst the sweat and struggle on the mats, lies a community unlike any other. While some may perceive it as a gathering of “insane” individuals, those within its embrace recognize it…
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Crabs in the Bucket
If you are unfamiliar with the idea, the crab bucket metaphor is simple. Crabs placed in a bucket could easily escape if they acted independently. But when one crab starts to climb out, the others pull it back down. The result is predictable. No one gets out. This behavior shows up everywhere. In the workplace.…