What makes a good entrepreneur? Is it someone who invests in himself/herself and constantly picks up new skills to keep up with the latest trends? Or is it a super tenacious person who refuses to get knocked down by failure? Well, if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to start your own business, then there are definitely some traits you should possess – because entrepreneurship is quite possibly going to be most challenging (and of course, rewarding) journey ever.
Want to better prepare yourself for your business? Then why not start training martial arts? It doesn’t matter whether it’s Muay Thai or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, because one thing’s for sure: training martial arts will play a part in setting you up for success. Curious? Then read on! Today, Evolve Daily reveals 6 Ways Martial Arts Makes You A Better Entrepreneur:
1) It builds your confidence
It is important to warm-up properly before training.
It’s no secret that martial arts will make you a more confident individual. After all, you will be learning and mastering all kinds of techniques and also have the ability to defend yourself in the face of danger. What’s more, all that training will also sculpt your body and burn lots of calories while you tone your muscles. Talk about a win-win situation!
With this confidence, you will then be able to handle the tough decisions and trying times that come with entrepreneurship, as well as ignore the naysayers. If you think about it, training martial arts will give you the opportunity to push your limits and overcome new challenges as you progress. What better way is there to build that much-needed confidence you require as an entrepreneur?
2) It teaches you to embrace failure
Strength and conditioning is a great way to supplement your martial arts training.
Ask any successful entrepreneur, and you’ll find out that failure is a necessary part of the journey to success. This is because when you fail, you get the chance to figure out what went wrong and learn from your mistakes so that you get to find another solution. Unfortunately, some people allow failure to take control, and as a result, they give up and never get to taste success.
If you find that you can’t cope well with failure, then perhaps you should start training martial arts! This is because it will show you that winning isn’t everything, and that progress is way more important than perfection. Hence, you’ll learn to focus on continuous self-improvement more than anything else.
3) It improves your ability to focus and make decisions
Multiple-time Muay Thai World Champion Nonthachai Sit O teaches at Evolve MMA.
To successfully start and grow a business, you have to be focused, committed and decisive. If you don’t already have these traits, fret not – because martial arts will help you build them. The more you train, the better you’ll be able to concentrate on what’s happening in the moment as well as think on your feet. After all, you don’t want your opponent to catch you off guard!
4) It enables you to thrive outside your comfort zone
Push-ups build strength in the forearms, triceps, shoulders, and chest.
Not everyone can handle being outside their comfort zone. But as an entrepreneur, it is something you have to do on a regular basis – because establishing a business requires you to take some risks and even be in situations you might not feel comfortable in.
When you constantly expose yourself to challenges in the gym, there’s no doubt that you’ll gain the courage to take on new obstacles and of course, ultimately become a bolder individual.
5) It enables you to have better control over your emotions
You can burn up to 1,000 calories in a 60 minute Muay Thai training session.
As an entrepreneur, there will definitely be some bad days among the good ones. But the thing is, will you be able to handle them? Training martial arts is a great way to keep stress at bay and to vent your frustrations. So you will not only be getting a good workout but also be learning to keep your emotions in check. What’s more, you will also learn to remain calm and be patient on the mats, and this will carry over to all other areas of your daily life.
6) It empowers you to take charge of your life
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The best thing you’ll gain from martial arts is an unbreakable warrior spirit. That means you’ll be able to handle all kinds of adversity and more importantly, press on even during the toughest times. After all, why give up when you’ve made it so far?
Apart from that, you will also learn not to let external things affect you – because you will ultimately be in absolute control of how you react to them. Hence, you will become a master of your own fate and eventually evolve into everything you wish to be.
So tell us, are you ready to become the best entrepreneur you can be? Why not start your journey and try a class today!
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If you have any other questions regarding Evolve MMA and the programs we offer, you can get in touch with our membership executives at the following locations:
Evolve MMA (Far East Square)
26 China Street
Far East Square #01-01
Singapore 049568
Phone: (65) 6536 4525
Evolve MMA (Orchard Central)
181 Orchard Road
#06-01 Orchard Central
Singapore 238896
Phone: (65) 6536 4556
Evolve MMA (KINEX)
11 Tanjong Katong Road
#02-52 KINEX
Singapore 437157
Phone: (65) 6288 2293
Evolve MMA (Clarke Quay Central)
6 Eu Tong Sen Street
#04-18 Clarke Quay Central
Singapore 059817
Phone: (65) 6226 2150
Evolve MMA (Star Vista)
1 Vista Exchange Green
#02-26A The Star Vista
Singapore 138617
Phone: (65) 6539 9590
