Don’t Admire Your Work Until The Job is Done
In boxing, and in life, it’s crucial that you don’t sit back and admire your work before the job is finished. When you’ve done something good, like landing a clean combination or putting your opponent on the brink of folding, the last thing you want to do is let up and admire the work you’ve done! There’s still more work to do! Boxing, much like life at times, is relentless, and there’s nothing more dangerous than a wounded warrior. The second you take your foot off the gas could be the moment things slip out of your hands and what once looked like a promising victory, has now become a disappointing loss.
Finish What You Started
Once you’ve got your opponent in deep water and in trouble, it’s time to finish them off. Many fighters have lost matches they were winning simply because they got comfortable or “cute.” Instead of pressing forward, they took their foot off the gas and allowed their opposition regroup. Many times in boxing history, hurt fighters have gone onto be victorious after hitting the canvas multiple times. It’s a reminder to stay focused until the job is done.
Lessons for Life
This approach applies to life as well. There will be moments when you’re ahead, when success feels inevitable. But that’s the time to push even harder. There’s always someone in hind site looking to take your spot and surpass you. Yes, you can and should celebrate, but only after the victory is secured. Premature celebration can lead to setbacks, causing you to take ten steps back after making so much progress.
Stay Relentless
The lesson is simple: don’t admire your work too soon. Whether in the boxing ring or in life, you need to remain relentless until you’ve fully accomplished your goal. Let up for even a moment, and you risk undoing everything you’ve worked for. Stay locked in and celebrate when the time is right – when you’ve won the fight, or smashed your goal – but not a second sooner.
Written by:
Thomas Kennedy
Boxing Coach
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