Breathe   
Rickson Gracie

Summary

Biography of one of the best martial artists and coaches of all time. Great story and interesting lessons (thanks Joe Rogan for the recommendation)

Rating: 5/5

Notes

Stay calm in bad positions

Emotions are contagious, both good and bad

Never burdens kids with unfilled ambitions, frustrations, anxiety of any emotional baggage

Sometimes it’s not about escaping but finding whatever comfort you can in hell

Accept things as they are, not what you want them to be

Curiousity coupled with courage allows you to go beyond your limits

Fear is not the enemy, it’s simply a self protection mechanism that mus be managed

There is no shame in being nervous or afraid; what mattered was what you did in the face of fear

If you pay too much attention to the media and things others expect, you will lose focus and discipline to stay great

Rationality has its limits, not everything can be explained on paper

A father must accept his children for who they are, not who he would like them to be

Happiness is not a static thing. You have to work at it by confronting and overcoming challenges

When money becomes more important than happiness, your life passes you by because you can’t lower your guard and enjoy yourself

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