growth – Aaron J

Know You Don’t Know Everything

By: ashshaffer August 15, 2019

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…the ones that will see continued success over the longest periods of time and reach the highest potential, are the ones that know they don’t know everything…

You’ve Changed

By: ashshaffer July 25, 2019July 24, 2019

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I posted an image earlier this week to the Instagram page for The Kamiwaza Podcast that had a caterpillar and a butterfly drinking coffee at a table. The caterpillar tells the butterfly “You’ve changed” The butterfly responds “We’re supposed to.” #micdrop In life, we’re supposed to adapt, and change, and move on to new things.…

Finding Balance

By: aaron j March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

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This week during our recording session for The Kamiwaza Podcast we talked about finding balance. Now in the episode, the main focus was on “work/life balance” but overall the discussion was on balance overall in life. This is an area a lot of people just don’t consider. We tend to be very much one way…

Triggers

By: aaron j February 19, 2019

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Triggers We all have them. Things that people say or do. Events or situations or even just objects. Things that get a visceral response out of you. That response can be anger, sadness, happiness, etc… But it’s very hard, if not impossible to control sometimes. Now this can be good or bad. Sometimes it’s not…

What’s with the Change in Posts?!

So I recently received a few different inquiries, comments… dare I say concerns, in the direction my posts have gone the last few months. Nothing means, or rude, just inquiries into why I seem to have switched from heavily self defense in topic to heavily leadership, discipline, growth etc… It’s a really good question and…

Do As I Say, Not As I Do… Seriously!

As a coach this is an issue we often run into. Members or people online will see something I am doing (be it physically in training, in business, in teaching etc…) and assume that, that’s the best way to do things. More so, they might bring up in class or during a conversation “Well, you…

Consistency is Key

By: aaron j December 11, 2018

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No matter what you do or are trying to achieve, consistency is really the source of success. It’s not about doing huge things as much as it’s about constantly chipping away and moving towards a goal. Want to get in shape? You must consistently eat the right way and train. Eating poorly and then crash…

Give Thanks

By: aaron j November 18, 2018November 18, 2018

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*photo taken at the Grand Opening of Endeavor in February of 2013 “No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” -Alfred North Whitehead Truer words have never been said… or at least in my experience. I have never met a person…

Walk the Walk

By: aaron j November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

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The photo above was taken of our volunteers after a weekend of running a big weightlifting competition at the gym. This event has become a staple in our community, sees about 100 lifters over two days, has hosted olympians, national champions, and world team members. It involves big sponsorships, DJs, lighting, raised platforms, and more.…

Three Cheers For Growth!

By: aaron j November 28, 2017November 28, 2017

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It’s a truly amazing feeling to see posts from people all over the US excited to dive into the book. I am so excited for the material to get out and get tested. I cannot wait to hear feedback. I don’t just want that feedback to be praise, though I certainly hope it is. I…