What does success mean to you?
Have you heard @coachwooden John Wooden’s quote on success? “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” 
Losing in the finals of the 2024 @ibjjf Master Worlds has been a true blessing 
. With #thebjjmentalcoach message, you often hear about being your best self on and off the mats 
. But sometimes, in Jiu-Jitsu and life, your best effort isn’t enough to win—and this silver medal proves that 
.
This was my third Master Worlds. I won in 2012 
and took second in 2014 , but in 2014, I wasn’t my authentic self. I played not to lose, and it cost me. I left without peace 
.
Now, ten years later, I’m at peace 
, even after taking second place again. Why? In 2014, I played not to lose; in 2024, I played to win 
. I pushed hard, but I gassed out 
. If you’ve ever gassed in a tournament, you know the feeling.
I could have played it safe after the sweep, but I was still annoyed by playing safe in my third match
. I wouldn’t have found peace if I did that again.
Ram deserved the win 100% 
. He stayed calm, tied the match by almost taking my back, and won by one advantage with 30 seconds left 
. He made it happen, and I didn’t.
Do you think I succeeded at the 2024 Master Worlds? Some may say “no,” but I say “Absolutely” 
. My goal was to be my authentic self on the mat 
, and I did that—even if it wasn’t enough to win.
Don’t chase medals 
. Chase authenticity, and the medals will come as a byproduct of your pursuit. 
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