Without Hard Work, Nothing Grows but Weeds

August 16, 2022 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence bjj, effort, growth, hard work, jiu jitu, WMMA

Discipline. A simple word in English language, but a complex subject matter not meant for the weak-willed or the mundane or mediocre. Discipline requires mastery of one’s compulsory thoughts, actions, and behaviors, and it takes years of building up the habits and the temperament to be able to accomplish this. Motivation is often fleeting, and […]

Nobody Cares, Work Harder

August 9, 2022 Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, Perseverance, Positivity bjj, fighter, Jiu Jitsu, perseverance, positivity, WMMA

It’s crazy all of the things that can happen behind the scenes whilst in preparation for a big opportunity or event in your life. In regards to an athlete, it’s often a big game or match (for me, a fight or competition). Whilst others may be a career-oriented opportunity or a networking event. I know […]

Competition Mindset

July 26, 2022 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity bjj, Competition, Jiu Jitsu, mental health, mindset, MMA, WMMA

I compete all the time, but my dumb ass seems to have had a mental block lately when it comes to turning on that different mindset so that it transcends from training, to competition. It’s hard; not everyone has that championship mentality switch that they can turn on and off at a moments notice. Then, […]

Look Them In The Eye

July 19, 2022 Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity bjj, good vibes, Jiu Jitsu, positivity, sincerity, truth 2

So the other day I was in the deli line at Harris Teeter, and I was watching a woman order her Boar’s Head cold cuts in a rushed and dismissive manner. The young man working the counter must have been 20 at most, and was enthusiastically greeting his customer and engaging in polite conversation to […]

1% Better

June 28, 2022 Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity adversity, bjj, challenges, Competition, Jiu Jitsu, overcome 4

There’s a common saying in Jiu Jitsu, that every day we strive to be 1% better. Do you know how difficult and pretty much impossible it is to be a whole ass percentage better than you were the previous day as far as continuity on that path goes? That’s because progress isn’t linear, but instead, […]

Whomst Is She?

May 31, 2022 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence adversity, Champion, Competition, fighter, leader, mentality, MMA, perseverance, WMMA, work ethic

I am she who fights in front. Neither watching from the back nor dictating how to lead from afar, but thrusting myself to the front lines of the challenges I face and determined to do all that I can to prepare myself for the battles to come. After all, I could never request favors of […]

In the End, the Love You Take, is Equal to the Love You Make

May 24, 2022 Samantha Schell Family, Friendship, love, Perseverance discipline, exhaustion, fighting, hard work, love, motivation, relationships 6

Sitting my run down, worn out, bedraggled booty on the couch, sipping my triple espresso ice coffee, and mustering up the energy to begin my trainings and fight prep for the day. You see, motivation is a bitch. It’s not always there when you need it, sometimes it refuses to rear its ugly head, no […]

It is Called Garbage Can, Not Garbage Cannot

May 17, 2022 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance bjj, Jiu Jitsu, mental health, MMA, perseverance, positivity

It’s hard not to feel like trash constantly in a sport that challenges every facet of your being. Let alone feeling like fucking garbage in your day to day life when inevitably, something doesn’t go according to plan or your mental health is taking a hit due to personal reasons. A lot of times, especially […]

To Lead is to Bleed

April 19, 2022 Samantha Schell Adaptation, BJJ, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence bjj, discipline, gym, Jiu Jitsu, leadership, mentor, positivity, role model, self confidence

Leadership is an acquired skill, not a personality trait. My friend Jess told me this the other day, and she says to credit Jocko Willink for this bit of wisdom, but I’m gonna credit her for bringing it to my attention. You see, I’ve been writing a lot lately about my internal struggles, and I’m […]

What’s Your Love Language?

April 12, 2022 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, love, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance bjj, BJJ girls, Jiu Jitsu, love language, perseverance, sadness

The 5 languages of love are vital to any relationship in your life; romantic, platonic, and familial. Many of us usually have a specific language we gravitate towards when receiving, and something completely different when we are giving and they often don’t always reciprocate. I know that rings true for my case personally, but it […]

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