Boxing…

Least favourite sport – ‘Boxing‘. Watched an intriguing TV show on legendary boxers. Boxing’s full of great life lessons! Human mind is simple, each little step matters.

Developing mental toughness is key. Boxers feel quite nervous, fearful but master fundamentals. Champions aren’t born. Takes sweat, blood, faith to put neck on line, literally! Pain is a great equaliser, respect opponents. As painful as it sounds, getting hit helps boxers build tolerance to pain, resilience, character, will to win.

Counter-punching – worst strategy but best tactic! Shadow boxing practices enable self reflections. Regardless of how strong, skilled they are, need compassionate support. Are quite curious, spontaneous, child-like!

Best boxers play an adventurous, genuine game. Naturally gifted as a fighter. Cause of action than reaction. Aware of their limits, how to playfully surpass. In boxing as in life, little humility goes a long way. Can’t know each move, no one expects either! Can’t always predict, but adapt ways they react. Belief therefore makes a winner. 

Learn value of both aggression, defence. Beautiful balance makes them indomitable. Passion is why they fight, not fame. Best of all, defeat isn’t declared when they fall, but when they refuse to get up!

Muhammad Ali (biggest boxing icon) said a boxing fight is won or lost behind the lines, in boxing gyms, far away from 1000’s of spectators!

Knock-out…!