Your Confidence Will be in Direct Proportion To Your Preparedness
Every test you face where you do the work, make the sacrifice, and absorb the pain of struggle, is recorded by your mind.
The results are stored deep in your subconscious.
Never Bet Against an Underdog Who Has The Heart of a Champion
And when one has a purpose, “heart” is released during battle which makes even the smallest muscles and the tiniest physique more powerful than one could imagine or foresee.
The Universe Is Watching When No One Is There
Applause can’t be your motivator.
As a wrestler, you train in seclusion, you live with social discipline, and you compete in an empty gym.
Applause can’t be your motivator.
Be At Your Best When You Feel Your Worst
I don’t condone sucking weight, but I do believe that everyone should experience it at least once.
Pick the Right Partner
“For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” – Shakespeare
99% Effort Is Not Enough
The outcome isn’t the goal. Your output is.
Always Have the And 1 Attitude
If I were to wish for anything, I should not wish for wealth or power, But for an eye that sees the possible. Soren Kierkegaard One can learn a tremendous amount from failure. And even more from success. When a wrestler with a 50-1 record is introduced, what […]
Done Bleeding
All “Wrestling Rules for Life” pre-orders have been signed, numbered and mailed. I just want to thank you for your patience and support. Hemingway said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down and bleed.” I lost some blood on this one. http://www.johnapassarostore.com
Dream Big Dreams
The power of the magic begins with the audacity to believe you can and will accomplish your biggest dream.
Prioritize or Agonize
A Wrestling Life.
An Academic Life.
A Social Life.
As a wrestler, you get to choose 2 of the 3.
You can choose any 2, but never 3.
