I made 2 big mistakes in 2 days.

First mistake:

Wow, I can feel the resistance right now. The writers' resistance. It’s happening because, for the last two days, I didn't write a single email. Right now... I am staring at my blank laptop screen doubting how to start, what to write, saying to myself I should write later when I feel creative.

Moral of the story?

Don’t take days off as a writer.

Second mistake:

Last weekend, I fought my second kickboxing tournament. I was well prepared for it so when I stepped into the ring for the first match - I won. But in the second match, I was abused. No, not by my opponent, but by the judges. They raised his hand as a winner when (clearly) I landed more punches and secured more points.

And you know what?

It would have never happened if I knocked him unconscious.

This was a realization.

More:

Many times in life we submit our fate to others' hands. We don’t take full control of the situation, future, and hence our success.

And you know what?

If you’re okay with submitting your fate in others' hands, then you should also be okay with their decision.

Even if it’s wrong.

Even unfair.

Don’t complain.

You choose it, so now bear it.

Here ends the lesson.

Rohit Arjel