“ In my own life, I have always viewed personal mastery as simply a medium through which I become capable of providing more service toward my fellow man. Chris Matakas
“ By becoming a black belt, you will become whatever it is you wanted to be in the first place, and Jiu Jitsu will have served its aim. Chris Matakas
“ In whatever we do, we should be investing in ourselves and not our jobs. Everything I have ever pursued has been for the sole goal of who I was becoming in its achievement. I competed and fought becau… Chris Matakas
“ Let's live our lives with great meaning and purpose in the attempt to influence the world to whatever degree our circumstance allows. Chris Matakas
“ The beautiful truth about service is that we are afforded countless opportunities to be its vehicle. Every interaction with another is an opportunity to serve. From simply letting someone into your la… Chris Matakas
“ We must strive to become more daily. We must honestly assess our weaknesses and overcome them. We must work toward the highest possible version of ourselves. This is a worthy use of our time, but it i… Chris Matakas
“ Constantly re-evaluating your purpose is the best way to ensure that you are pursuing the goals of who you are and not who you used to be. Chris Matakas
“ I believe we must pursue mastery for who we become along the way in its achievement. When we progress in Jiu Jitsu, that newfound experience and wisdom transcends into all areas of our lives. We use J… Chris Matakas
“ I believe the real reason we pursue anything in life is not for the thing itself, but for who we become on the way to its accomplishment. We strive to accomplish things in the attempt to mold ourselve… Chris Matakas
“ Jiu Jitsu has given me something to pursue. We all need something to work towards. For people, as well as every piece of matter in the universe, there is no such thing as maintenance. If you are not g… Chris Matakas
“ Your potential for growth is directly proportionate to the degree to which you are willing to make mistakes. Chris Matakas
