Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: legacy

Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: legacy

What is a legacy? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, legacy is “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” However, I would offer not all things transmitted are monetary, or material possessions. I would argue the greatest legacies are from the stories of relatives who struggled through and overcame…

Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: interdependence

Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: interdependence

Children are dependent on their parents, adults can operate independently from others, and professionals understand the importance of interdependence to get to Dream Team status. Interdependence is the connectivity of systems, or people, to accomplish a goal, vision, or mission for an organization. Fostering an understanding of interdependence across the team will instill a sense…

Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: character

Reflections of a Jiujiteiro: character

When it really comes down to it, the only thing we have in this world is our knowledge and our word. Both take a long time to build and both are key attributes of our reputations in society. Your word, however, is the most critical component to your credibility and is the easiest to compromise.…

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