“You don’t rise to the occasion — you default to whatever you’ve trained when you’re exhausted.”

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“Confidence doesn’t come from talent — it comes from repetition, patience, and knowing what you’re doing when it matters.”

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“Praise feels good. Truth makes you better.”

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“Mediocrity disgusts me. Being normal never made sense.”

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“You can’t have negative self-talk while someone’s trying to strangle you.” — Daniel Schuardt

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“BJJ isn’t that hard — people just make it hard by chasing fluff. If you focus on movement and fundamentals, everything else falls into place.”

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 “They’re not forced to work — they live for it. A dog without purpose isn’t happy, and I don’t think people are any different.”

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"What if the emotions you’re avoiding—anger, shame, anxiety—aren’t the problem... but the key to your healing?"

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“We’re all more than what people see — so stop staring, start asking, and actually see the person in front of you.”

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"The story ends the same for all of us — so let it rip while you’re here. You're not obligated to exist — but you're here. So why not give it hell?" – Matt Vincent

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