Sometimes I used to read Daily Bread (a Bible based daily
devotional) with my mother. I remember
one very clearly. God will choose your
time to work and your time to rest. When
we are sick or injured, we don’t have to wallow in our misery and lament all
the work we are missing. We can take
this time to rest our bodies, and work on other areas of our lives. Do not ignore this opportunity. Not only is it dangerous for your health and
body, but it is also counterproductive to your ultimate objective.
I recently had to back out of a fight due to a torn
hamstring. Pain, no training for 6-8
weeks, and worst of all, no fight. OK,
time to rest. Honestly, I should have
backed out three weeks earlier when I broke my nose, or two weeks earlier when
I separated a rib, and then there was my wrist and my shoulder… This fight was not supposed to happen. Every day it became more evident why.
1st My opponent seems to be an armbar expert, and
that is a submission to which I seem to be susceptible. (BTW if you are a
future opponent using this blog to help your playbook, I’m already two steps
ahead of you or I never would have posted this.)
2nd I didn't take an opportunity to start
teaching kickboxing again so I could train for this fight. A week after the injury, the job called and
wanted to know if I was still interested.
They were ready to work with my schedule.
3rd I read a life changing blog by Ray Elbe on
making a living as a fighter. It inspired me to start writing and do a
better job marketing myself. Between
working, training and family responsibilities I wouldn't have had time to make
that happen.
We all cheat a little on our sleep, work an extra couple
hours, and think it’s good for the bottom line.
It’s not. I was training so hard
for this fight I forgot to listen to my body.
So, my body made me listen. And
God had plans for me too, which is always cool.
My hope is that you will be back in action soon and stronger for the "downtime". I am enjoying your blog daily--keep them coming!
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