A Lesson From Robert Drysdale
Posted by Peter James | Posted in Balanced Life, Business Success Tips, Mixed Martial Arts Development | Posted on 31-07-2009
Tagged Under : jiu jitsu, lesson, personal development, robert drysdale
(taken from my iphone)
Article by Peter J. Normandia. Follow me on Twitter.
I have been quite busy lately, and not able to write as often as I like. Actually, I probably could if I wanted to, but I honestly have been focused elsewhere.
One of the great things this break has given me is a chance to really re-evaluate some of the things I wanted to write. Well, I was lucky enough to see an example of this in the flesh when Robert Drysdale gave a seminar at my Jiu Jitsu school.
For those that don’t know, Robert Drysdale is one of the top Jiu Jitsu guys in the world. He was Randy Couture’s Jiu Jitsu coach on season 1 of the Ultimate Fighter, and he most recently was Frank Mir’s coach against Brock Lesnar at UFC 100.
I have been to many Martial Arts seminars by greats such as Royler Gracie, David Adiv, Joel Brutus, and Rodrigo Pinheiro. All of their seminars were filled with excellent technique demonstrations, powerful lessons, and incredible learning experiences. However, there is one way that Robert Drysdale’s seminar differed from all the rest.
He incorporated more than just the technique, he included lessons on attitude as well.
When he would show a move, he would talk about two parts. First, he spoke of how & when to perform the technique he was teaching. Secondly, he spoke about the state of mind needed to pull off the move. So for example, when facing a larger opponent, he spoke of completing 3 moves to every one that the larger guy does. This is how you use your speed to an advantage as a smaller individual.
It was very interesting to hear what I have been privately learning since I started Jiu Jitsu. The techniques are all teachable and easy to learn. However, in the state of mind you have during battle that determines how successful you are.
It is amazing how much an effect your state of mind has on your performance!
In life and in business, it is much the same. The art of making money, building a business, and doing the work is rather simple when you think about it. It is the state of mind you take into work everyday that makes all the difference. It is the vigor you attack the obstacles in the way of achieving your goals that matters most.
And, most importantly, as Robert Drysdale mentioned, it is the attitude of a winner that allows you to overcome any challenge. Being afraid of losing is the same as being afraid of winning.
What matters is building the confidence in yourself that you can solve and meet any challenges you face.
Then, when you wind up in a tough predicament, you will be confident you can overcome that too, b/c you have done it before, and can do it again.
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That is a great point, and so often forgotten. I know when I first got out of college, I was so full of confidence because I had managed to do well at a tough school – so there was nothing at work I did not attack with confidence – and conquer. Now years later, sometimes I forget to have a mindset of conquering/winning, and I sometimes approach new problems as nuisances or obstacles, worried and not quite sure I can chip away at them. Tomorrow morning I will go back to work with my winning mindset on.
Thanks!
@introvertzone
Good Luck. I felt the same way after his seminar. Very inspiring individual.
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@katie
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Yinvsyang, however, is my own personal public battlefield with the lessons I learn about everyday. Unfortunately, I have not been able to, or rather have not chosen to, give it the time it needs. My passion for video has taken priority. However, in the near future, you can be sure to expect a complete redesign of yin yang.
Thanks again for your honesty and incite. It’s always appreciated round here….
state of mind is King.
magic how you made it about being instead of doing.
my best mate just did a 6 week UFC training camp in vegas, looking crazy ripped and just canned some clown in a nightclub so def interested in giving one a whirl.
+stumbled
keep it reals mate
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