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Sorry Tribe, Ive been absent for a while coaching my sons football team. It was such an honor, on so many levels, and I most def learned a lot from those boys as well. Got to spend extra time with my Son, and you just cant out a price on those types of experiences! All of that being said, I wasn't making it to CPF/Jits nearly as much as I normally do, and good God it feels good to be settling back in on the mats! I hope everyone in here has been good, and or on the later side of bad. Much love

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My wife and daughter got their brown belts tonight. The climb continues. 💪⚡💪

Something I started about 5 years ago, was making an outdoor workout mandatary on a daily basis (no matter what the weather is). Actually wish I would have started this sooner. Even here in the Midwest when the winter comes, I will layer up and get outside. The exercises varies depending on conditions The physical benefits are one thing, but the mental and health components are another. Having clarity to visualize and think outside is different than being inside (at least for me). Not to mention I have not been sick with the seasonal issues others get since I started this. I don’t think this is a “coincidence” either. When the aquarium seems to shrink and retreat, I hear people say something along the lines of “gym is packed today because of the snow storm”, I smile. I know that most will seek comfort over being uncomfortable. Do any of you have any outside “rituals” you do? Always looking to grow and get some new ideas. 💡