Going Home

I mentioned that I'm going back to my home club again after an exile of sorts. I've had people wondering is it the right thing. But, you know what? I know I'm ready. I've trained exceptionally hard to get faster, stronger and healthier and there's not a thing in the world that's going to stop me. A part of this process has been looking at the bigger picture. As you can tell, I've an interest in more than one thing. I like my sport, of course, but there's more to me than just that. I like my clothes, hair, women, gaming, reading, music, writing(no sh*t, Sherlock), comics, cartoons, sci-fi and nerdy stuff in general. I'm not a one to dwell on one interest. When I was younger, I did. I think everyone is like that, nothing else matters only our usual, deep passions. That's good, it's part of learning how to be ourselves. But all this has helped me to become a better player. Why, you ask? Well, because I'm more relaxed and focused in the correct way. I'm not bound up in matches and I just let it happen, and don't be watching the sideline and wondering when am I going to be taken off. I used to blame others for my mistakes and why things weren't happening. I hadn't the maturity to accept that it takes a serious personal effort to succeed. No, now I play for fun. And I go harder now, because I enjoy it. My vision has improved, my striking, first-touch and reflexes have all improved. This all happened because I love life more, life is fun for me! Obviously it help that I'm a hell of a lot lighter than in the good old day, but attitude has been important, very important. Now I leap into things and just go for it, because I'm not afraid anymore! All of this has helped me in other areas too. I learn more, I'm back into reading and I'm a better writer. What's the moral story? Relax, if you have the ability and know you can do something, then you'll be fine. Stop worrying, life won't fall down because you make a boo-boo! Get up and charge again! Keep going, nobody likes a quitter!

Another thing I've figured out is that we shouldn't be afraid of getting help. We don't know everything, and if you help people, they'll help you back. Get that second opinion, or whatever you need, do it! At the end of the day, not many care about what you do, but there will always be people who will help you. Take it, because the day you really need it, it may not be there. I did too much on my own, but now that I'm ready and able to face the world, I gladly accept help when I need it. Of course, I'm not saying be a sponge, but you know what I mean.