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 […]

But What If You Don’t

March 2, 2021 Samantha Schell Anxiety, BJJ, Competing, Overcoming Adversity, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, winners bjj, effort, failures, hard work, kickboxing, MMA, muay thai, self sabotahge, success 2

It’s easier to not try; to allow yourself to fail even at something you so desperately want rather than deal with the disappointment of trying really hard and coming up short regardless. We can be so consumed with the fear of failure that we give up before something even begins. We can have it set […]

The Chocolate Factory

November 3, 2020 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity, Teaching bjj, effort, fighter, hungry, WMMA

Though I may be the size of a grubby little song-show and dance Oompa Loompa, I’m no byproduct of Willy Wonka and therefore under zero obligation to sugarcoat shit for you, or me, or anyone else. There is only one golden ticket to my chocolate factory, and it is in the sole hands of John […]

Hit Me Baby One More Time

July 23, 2019 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress bjj, effort, Jiu Jitsu, lazy, MMA, try, WMMA 2

“You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti? You want a Maserati? You better work bitch.” Britney Spears isn’t necessarily the ideal candidate I choose towards when I’m looking for some inspiration, but in this case, her song is 100% accurate. Everyone wants the glory, the prizes, the benefits, the luxuries, and the accolades, […]

I’m Doing the Best That I Can

December 11, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Family, mental health, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence, Stress bjj, Champion, effort, mental health, never give up, try, warrior 2

All I can do in life is try, and I promise I am out here doing the best that I can. Oh do I stumble more frequently than an elf drudged up on too much eggnog, but still I continue to try. And I enjoy recognizing the efforts of those who are out here trying […]

The Hungry Wolf Howls Alone

July 3, 2018 Samantha Schell BJJ, Competing, Perseverance, Positivity, self confidence crying, Depression, diet, effort, MMA, success, weightcut, WMMA

Cutting weight blows. I miss carbs. Don’t get me wrong, I’m ecstatic with the results, but I would definitely rather have my pizza and donuts than my celery and water. Only someone who truly has a dream and a passion for fighting would put themselves through this. I’ve already planned my meals for afterwards and […]

Ain’t No Hood Like Parenthood

May 9, 2018 Samantha Schell Family, love, Overcoming Adversity, Parenting, Positivity effort, family, happiness, love, parenting, trying

I am not a parent. I had grown up harboring no maternal aspirations nor dreams of bearing children. In fact, my early 20s were marred with such negative thoughts when it came to raising children, that I would turn down dates with anyone who was already a father. It simply was a deal breaker for […]

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