Last Boxing Lesson?

Last Saturday, I took part in a boxing match...

In front of over FIVE HUNDRED people

(As I'm sure you're well aware)

And even though it was nearly a full week ago?

I can still feel the 'after-effects'

Physically, I left the ring without a mark

But I'm still suffering from a post-event 'low'

You see, there's a LOT of build up for these type of events

Lots of training

Lots of sparring

Lots of expectations

Then, when the 'thing' actually happens...

Win, lose, or draw?

It always feels a bit 'anti-climatic'

And the next few days are always a bit tough

(This is one of the reasons why I don't do many speaking gigs, despite getting constant requests)

However, as always...

There are LESSONS to be learnt in this situation

And the lesson here, is that I should've had something to look forward to AFTER the event

A little 'reward' if you will

Don't get me wrong, if I had won the fight...

(Instead of a getting the draw)

That would've been a reward in itself

But I always get these post-event lows REGARDLESS of the 'result'...

And so I should've prepared for it

Maybe you're the same?

And if so?

That's my advice to you, as well

If you work in a high-pressure environment...

And you ALWAYS deliver?

(Win, lose, or draw)

Make sure you reward yourself for all of your hard work

It might seem a little bit self-indulgent

But you know what?

F*ck it

You deserve it

Paul 'Because You're Worth It' Mort

PS - Speaking of boxing...

Have you seen much of the Mayweather/McGregor promotional tour?

I'll be sending you my thoughts on that, next week

Stay tuned