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“The road from white belt to black is long and arduous; most never reach the end. There are simply too many obstacles of daily life, and too much effort and attention required, for this to be something that the majority of practitioners achieve. This is why a black belt in Jiu Jitsu, especially from a reputable source, is the pinnacle of martial arts rank. It is valuable because of what must be traded for its achievement.”

Growth Sacrifice Adversity Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu Black Belt

Book:The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

Source: The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

“On the other side of self-doubt comes a confidence from faith in the process. Even though our destination may be a long way off, each day we rise with a subtle smile as if we have already achieved it, because, when we are truly committed to a task, we already have.”

Faith Process Growth Confidence Martial Arts Systems Jiu Jitsu

Book:The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

Source: The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

“Being part of the whole, as I grow so does that which contains me.”

Growth Oneness Service Nonduality Nondual

Book:My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu

Source: My Mastery: Continued Education Through Jiu Jitsu

“After I received my blue belt, I soon recognized that the belts were simply an external representation of an inner experience, and that they mattered little compared to the person I was becoming.”

Growth Martial Arts Jiu Jitsu Rank Belt

Book:The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

Source: The Tao of Jiu Jitsu

“Your potential for growth is directly proportionate to the degree to which you are willing to make mistakes.”

Success Growth Mistakes

Book:My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu

Source: My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu

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