It bothers me that I can’t train as much as I’d like to right now. Even with the understanding that I am a hobbyist, jujitsu has been and is a huge part of my life. I like the test of competition, the challenge of learning something new and improving something old, the camaraderie with my teammates and with the people at the gyms I visit, and the personal growth that I’ve seen in myself over the years.

I’ve always said, “Bet on yourself”, and I did. I registered for school and have gone back part time this semester. It’s the only way I’m going to get ahead. It’s been a bit rough so far, I dropped a ton of money and won’t see any of it back for years, and I’m spending alot of time, which I’ll never get back. At this point, I just want to pass, so I’ve gotta put in the work. Hopefully my time and efforts won’t be in vain. There is no pressure…only the fact that I’ll be out money, stuck in a job which I’m sick of and underappreciated at, miss out on my goals, and prove all those people right who think people like me will never amount to nothing.

Not one of us likes to make sacrifices, but sometimes they need to be made. They key is to make that sacrifice count.