Nov 3 • Sunday Reflections
Sunday Reflections: November 2nd 2025
I take pride in being part of something bigger than me. This week reminded me what that really means.
This past week, we hosted trunk-or-treat at the academy. Families showed up. Kids laughed. Parents connected. Our team came together to create something special; not because we had to, but because we wanted to.
It wasn't just an event. It was a reminder of what we're building: a community.
The Conversation That Stopped Me
During trunk-or-treat, a parent of two of our student-athletes pulled me aside. He told me my posts and content have been inspiring to him. I was humbled. I thanked him.
But here's what I didn't say in that moment: he inspires me just as much.
He doesn't train jiu jitsu, but he's as committed to his own growth as he is to his kids'. He shows up. He invests. He models the kind of person he wants his children to become.
That's the thing about community. Inspiration doesn't flow one way. It's mutual.
What Really Inspires Me
I find gratitude in those moments, when someone shares how something I've said or done has made a difference. The truth is, I find inspiration in my environment every single day.
The sunrise. A child's laugh. A smile from a stranger. The simple things that remind me to stay present.
I'm inspired by the team that shows up with energy and intention. By the families who trust us with their kids. By the friends who check in and show they care.
Inspiration isn't reserved for grand gestures. It's in the everyday moments, if you're paying attention.
Part of Something Bigger
I take pride in being part of something bigger than me.
Not just the academy, but the community we've built together. The team that works alongside me. The families who show up week after week. The friends who remind me what matters.
This isn't my community. It's ours. And that's what makes it powerful.
When you're part of something bigger, you stop asking "What can I get?" and start asking "What can I give?" You show up not because you have to, but because you want to. Because you know your presence matters. Because you're connected to something that transcends individual achievement.
This week reminded me to be grateful, not just for the big wins, but for the simple moments. The conversations. The connections. The community. Getting silly stringed.
If you're reading this, thank you. Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for inspiring me, even if you don't realize you do.
Challenge: This week, pay attention to what inspires you. The sunrise. A laugh. A smile. The people around you.
Gratitude starts with noticing.
What's one simple thing that inspired you this week? ⬇️
#Gratitude #Community #Inspiration #Leadership #Growth
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Sunday Reflections: November 2nd 2025
