Community is the epicenter of everything we do. What we need to think about every time we enter the gym is how do we hold ourselves accountable for creating a community centering on love and freedom – and why is that so important in being a Student of the Game?
It always starts with the self.
We’ve talked about how KOS is important in grounding you through everyday life. This means committing to all the aspects of understanding yourself; your limits, your capabilities, your desires, your needs. All of that is necessary to know when you’re training, not only to be a better athlete but a better self.
Once you’re able to do that, you automatically become a better leader.
A leader isn’t made from someone who tries hard to show people what to do. It’s most effective when you lead by example.
In the long run, all these things add to our sense of freedom. While it could be contradicting for us to think that freedom means discipline, it’s important for us to reframe “freedom” as the way you feel the most yourself, the most liberated. Usually what that means is being more dedicated to your craft and learning how to control your boundaries.
As a community, we all commit to having that KOS which will help uplift us as individuals and as a team.
Committing to yourself, your beliefs, and committing to creating a stronger, more meaningful community all adds into you becoming a better leader and follower.
Next time you’re ready to practice, think about the ways you can continue uplifting yourself and our community in training and in life. Always remember that you’re both a leader and follower at the same time.