Hey Pal
It is game day today. I am writing this a few hours before my first Jiu Jitsu grading is about to kick off. It got me thinking. Why am I doing this? Other than the obvious benefit of doing difficult things, I believe there is also value in exploring your own personal limits as man.
The reality of life is that you've got this one shot, this one body and mind, to see what you can really do. Pushing yourself to the limits isn't just about lifting heavier weights or running faster; it's a bit of a philosophy. It's about knowing deep in your soul that you're not here to be average, that you're capable of so much more than you think. The moments you feel like giving up, the moments you feel like you're scraping the bottom of the barrel – that's where the magic happens.
I wander how many people give up on things just before there was about to be some real magic. I bet the likes of Michael Jordan, Max Verstappen and Novak Djokovic have had thoughts of giving up. I guess it is all about feeding that good wolf we have inside of us.
Here's the flip side: you've got to know where those limits are. You've got to be smart about it. Knowing your limits isn't about being unrealistic. Once you know those limits, you can train, plan, and execute. And little by little, those limits start to extend, and that's when you realise you're capable of some really incredible things.
This Week On The Bryan Air Podcast 🆕
It was a chance for our Shoot The Breeze segment, which is always fun.
DISCUSSION TOPICS🎙️
What is a Shoot the Breeze episode?
The growth of the Bryan Air podcast - thanks to our Patreon supporters (new pledge Jaco Bester) Become a Patreon supporter - https://www.patreon.com/bryanair
The Cathay episode, number 1 aviation podcast in Hong Kong
Ryans Josh Cahill advisory, 1000 views in 24 hours.
Bryan, on the Omni Show Podcast
The weekly newsletter. What’s it for? Who’s it for? It is not all aviation.
Ryan’s guitar progress
Ryan’s Instructor rating
Bryan’s Jiu Jitsu Journey, getting ready for my first grading.
Bryan’s big family news.
Another Paris adventure, for work, not for rugby.
BRYAN AIR ADVISORY📲
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UPCOMING EVENTS 📅
Rugby World Cup 8 September NZ - France
Italian Grand Prix Sunday 3rd September
Moto GP, Barcelona 3rd September - Lets go BB33
Simaero Simulator Training ✈️
Our EMB 145 simulator is having the Mylar replaced for the next week. The Mylar is a thin sheet of film, almost foil like which is used to reflect the projection and provide visuals to the pilots. Over time, the Mylar can gather fine dust particles, that once projected on can give the appearance of tiny star like images where there are none.
It is a costly exercise but a necessary upgrade. Nobody ever complained about better visuals.
Have a great weekend ahead. I will report back on my Jiu-Jitsu grading during next week’s pod.
Big Love
Bryan