Two Years with Equinox

We are in what I call “crazy times” and this is an odd environment to be celebrating my two year work anniversary with Equinox.

When I first graduated college with my fancy finance degree, I was home and unemployed for three months. During that time, I cleaned dishes, walked my dogs three times each day, and did laundry. It killed my pride, but I had a lot of time to think about what I really wanted to do with my life.

I played out a variety of scenarios, which ultimately led to one question, “What do I know with certainty that I want to do for the rest of my life?” Instinctually, I understood that the answer was writing, working out, and entrepreneurship. The more I could consume myself with these three activities, the happier I will be.

My training business has done well recently and I am happy with the progress I have been making. However, the cost is that training has taken over my life, leaving little time and energy for writing.

Every day, I wake up early, teach a class, train clients, go to Judo, come back, train more clients, and then teach another class. By the end of the day, I am physically drained, and lack the motivation to read or write. The scales have tipped toward 100% training , which is fine temporarily, but I know that I need to challenge my mind more.

With the quarantine, I am able to work more diligently on finding that balance that I need to be happy. In uncertain times, understanding what is certain is important for growth. I feel confident now more than ever because I know what I want to do and I dedicate my life to it.

June 14, 2019

How to Grip: Right hand reaches for uke’s (partner) left lapel (collar) and left hand extends to uke’s right arm, controlling both sides of the uke. This grip position is the foundational concept of how to control your opponent’s movement like a puppet master.