Humility

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Hey guys,

I hope everyone is happy and healthy.

The picture attached is heartwarming, cute, and funny. To see Mohamed Ali knocked down in his prime by a little kid is absurd. It is obviously a staged photo opportunity. But, from the look on the kids face he is having the time of his life. But, what most comes to mind when I see The Champ lose to a child is humility.

I have seen other boxers/martial artists of renown contributing and uplifting young people. Amir Khan, GGG, Steven Seagal, and Chuck Norris. I’ve even heard of the infamous Floyd Mayweather Jr. routinely taking time out to contribute to kids. Now, I feel I need to make mention that non-celebrities do the same everyday, the celebrities just have cameras following them around.

Now back to the main topic, humility. Could you imagine for a moment being as famous, right now, at this moment, as Mohamed Ali was in his prime. Now imagine you get this photo opportunity and chance to teach a kid.

First, would you take the contract? Some may feel it may ruin their villainous image. So you may not bother with the contract. It doesn’t suit your persona. Ok, fair. Second, would you teach the kid without the photo opportunity? The child’s parents are wealthy and, as a celebrity, it is important to cultivate many revenue streams. Would you do it, once, or on the regular? Third, would you do it for free? Say your training at the gym, you see a young kid training and they’re making an obvious mistake. Do you help the kid? Do you take time from your business to care? Four, in all those scenarios, how do you behave? Do you lord over them or uplift them? 

These are for the individual to answer. I make no judgments because I would honestly say no to two of the scenarios.

I do, however, honestly believe that humility is a greater mark of strength than anything else.

Be well,

Sensei Mike