BlueBolt Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Knowing that wrestlers currently competing log on here and read over the postings, I was wonder what those of us who are no longer competing could offer in the way of wisdom gained from our wrestling days. How has wrestling shaped your life since leaving competition? What good memories do you have of those days? What bad memories do you have? Is there a personal expirence you can share that would benefit these young people? If so what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbrick132 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 It's not how many miles you put in..... It's what you put in the miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsdad Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Bad memories = Getting my butt kicked by my sons high school coach now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBolt Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 Bad memories = Getting my butt kicked by my sons high school coach now I think he did that to A LOT of people! ;D Mark is a pretty good egg though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBolt Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 I think the one lesson I learned that has stuck with me the most is that it doesn't matter what people say to you or about you...What is SUPPOSED to happen, or what is "100% for sure" is anything but! If you worship you opponant, he has already won, if you fear your opponant, he has beaten you...He should be more worried about you than you ever will be him. Respect each person you face, and regardless of the outcome, that respect should only increase on both peoples part. Words spoken, written, or read that demean are the words of a weak mind. To allow these weaknesses to figure into your defeat is YOUR fault, not the speakers. ANYONE can win at ANY GIVEN TIME. This is WHY we actually have the matches! "Favorites" go out the window when the first whistle blows. Prepare for each and every match as YOUR match, you only have a few of those glorious events in this life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICY Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 NO matter how bad your may get beat or how many times you lose, just remember that you have more balls than that average joe walking down the halls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Two main things I learned 1. Your competitive career is very short, even if you wrestle in college. Take advantage of it while you can, the girls, the parties, etc will be there when you are done. 2. Cutting weight doesn't make you a better wrestler, its technique, conditioning, heart, work ethic, etc that makes you good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUICY Posted December 25, 2008 Share Posted December 25, 2008 Y2, what do u know about girls and parties? Your a married man.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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