Happy Monday Mindset!
This past Thursday, I walked off the Jiu Jitsu mats frustrated.
Really frustrated.
I recently crossed my 20th session, and candidly, I still feel completely lost most of the time.
Our training session was condensed, and we drilled some complex attacks.
They went right over my head.
Then, as I struggled through the roll, I could feel the massive gap between the technical ability required and my current ability.
And my reptile brain started screaming:
“You should be better at this by now.”
Maybe you know the feeling.
You step into unknown territory.
You push beyond your comfort zone.
You struggle.
And suddenly, you start questioning whether you belong there at all.
But after giving myself some space to reflect, I realized something:
Big Things Take Time.
Yes, 20 sessions is a start.
But in the grand scheme of mastering something as complex as Jiu Jitsu?
It’s barely the beginning.
So I took a deep breath.
Reflected.
Recentered.
And made the decision to get back on the mats today and try again.
This growth process is the heartbeat behind my upcoming book, Turn Adversity Into Advantage.
Because when you take on challenges, adversity creates friction.
Friction creates frustration.
But reflection and reframing reveal the lesson.
And when you stay in the fight long enough, that process builds both mental and physical strength.
It’s how you ignite the Phoenix Effect transformational process.
It’s how you turn adversity into advantage.
So my message today?
When you challenge your comfort zone this week, and frustration shows up because of it…
Don’t mistake frustration for failure.
Stay patient.
Reflect.
Reframe.
Then show up again tomorrow.
After all: Big Things Take Time.
-Bryce
Bryce Henson
CEO / Speaker / Coach
PS: My new book, Turn Adversity Into Advantage, is coming soon. Join the launch list HERE and be the first to know when it drops.
