What I learned from boxing

Since I was a child, I spent a lot of time boxing. With my last amateur fight I even won the district championship in the middleweight class. Boxing has taught me a lot about life in and out of the ring, and I would like to share some of these points with you.

It got me thinking about health and nutrition.

Like most young children, I grew up with a pretty “normal” childhood. I ate whatever I wanted and didn’t think much about my general well-being until I started boxing. Our coaches were tough on us, but they were right: we must take care of our bodies.

During the many years of training, I began to eat better and solidified many healthy habits in my life. It is still a passion to this day to be able to share this with as many children as possible. I recently founded a children’s charity in Central and South America, where one of my main goals is to introduce sports to communities where health and fitness is overlooked.

you never stop learning

If you fight against those on the same level as you, you will never learn anything new. By facing stronger opponents, you learn new techniques and continue to grow.

The same is true outside the ring. When I was faced with difficult challenges, I learned to welcome them. Not only did they make me a stronger person, but I also came to new experiences that have proven to be beneficial for me in the future.

How to stay calm in any situation

I’m sure you’ll agree that boxing is far from a stress-free sport. It is not only difficult on a physical level, but it can also generate a lot of psychological fear and anxiety. From mentally preparing before a big fight to thinking of the best ways to beat your opponent in the ring, you need to stay calm no matter what. The moment you lose your cool, you know they won.

The same is true in life, there have been many times at work when I had tight deadlines or unfriendly clients, but from boxing I learned to never give in to stress or fear and faced every challenge with a smile.

Sometimes you take a hit, but the pain is only temporary

Don’t let the blow destroy you. You can feel anger, you can feel injustice, but don’t let those feelings consume you. You may become dizzy and lose your orientation. Sometimes it can even land directly on your face. But you learn to pick yourself up and move on.

This is one of the most powerful lessons I learned from boxing. Sometimes life tries to knock you out of the ring, but I learned from a very young age that you never give up. I even wrote a separate blog post about it here.

control your emotions

There are many types of boxers, with their own preferred techniques. For example, there are brawlers, who go all out and don’t mind taking a few hits, as long as they get some too. On the opposite side, there are fighters who are more strategic, like chess players. They see the game as a whole and are not controlled by the actions of the opponent.

I like to think of myself more as a “chess player”. Quick to analyze any situation and make sober and strategic moves to win the game. Being well organized and good at assessing problems is a vital skill, in my opinion, for any business.

Life is just a game, but how we react will determine our success and overall well-being. Thank you boxing, for helping me become more confident and stronger when facing difficult challenges.

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