What Matters

What Matters? Is it winning? Is it what others think?

Sometimes we get disracted from what really matters. Omur just "lost" a fight due to a cut. He was not getting beat he just got cut. So it shows up on his record as a loss.

I was really having a hard time dealing with this. His opponent was celebrating and his fans posted that he "kicked his ass", etc. (Most people don't know that the stategy was to let his opponent gas then take over the fight.)

I was distracted from what really matters.

Omur pointed out some things that were said to him that have helped me regain my focus.
* People commented on the name of our gym. I need to remember that it's not just a name (like Joe's Combat Sports) but also stands for something.
* Somone also said that it looked like we were a very tight group of friends. I can't tell you how important it is that all of the guys support each other and care about each other. Sal (after his fight) and Patrick went above and beyond helping get the guys ready backstage. Everyone helps push each other in training and will sacrifice their own time to help a teammate get ready for a fight. If people in the audience can see this then we are doing the right thing.

It's more important that we realize it's about ourselves and giving back. Lawrence has always done this with his actions. It's hard to explain but if you pay attention you will see it.

So What Matters to You?