A Good Failure

 “Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim, is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even in failure.” –Bruce Lee

Thought of the day

The fear of failure is one that can be crippling. In many areas it can be the thing that stops you from showing up. For me personally I have failed at almost everything I have tried for the first time. It is the act of getting back up and continuing to try that has pushed the game forward. The question for today, how do you impart this lesson of growth from failure to your children?

Today with all the opportunities to compare yourself to the world, through social media, it’s harder than ever to embrace failure. For the end of August my big mission is the world master competition down in Vegas. Because I would prefer to succeed, I am making sure my missed submissions, passes, or even getting beaten happens in the training room. Martial arts and CrossFit are great for this. You always have an opportunity to take on a new challenge and growing from the wins and losses. Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid to not be in the game. Be a good example of this idea to pass the lesson on to your children and loved ones.

For my kids, I will continue to encourage them to show up for themselves and take on new challenges. In order for them to grow they need to be willing to look silly sometimes and not always do only what they are best at. It is never about one big win or lose It is about what you learn along the journey.  Continue pushing towards growth and development, enjoying both the wins and the losses and you will be a more capable person for having had them. If you are going to fail make sure it is a good and epic failure. Do it while you are going after what you really want.

Tuesday

1.       5 rope climbs

25 Deadlift 155/225#

50 wall ball 14/20#

200m Farmers carry 50/70#

50 wall balls

25 deadlift

5 rope climbs

2.       50-40-30

GHD Sit ups

Cal Ski

100 ft Handstand walk after each rnd

3.       0:00

12 Squat cleans 105/155#

36 Pull ups

12 Squat cleans

At 10:00

6 Squat cleans 155/225#

18 BMU

6 Squat cleans

4.       100 OHS 65/95#

Every break complete 20 sit ups