I hadn’t weighed my son in a while. With his first wrestling tournament of the year on Sunday, I thought we had better check (on the eve of Thanksgiving). The weight classes for Schoolboy jump from 136 lb to 149 lb. He was 139 (after practice). I am no fan of cutting weight at his age—and certainly not on the weekend of Thanksgiving. Besides, he is going to do nothing but grow through the season. So, it looks like he is going to be wrestling up this year and, possibly giving up 9 or 10 lb to his opponents. Fortunately, he is used to practicing with teammates who are bigger and older. I trust he will do well.
In life, it is not a challenge if it is bigger than we are. There is no growth unless we take on what is at first bigger than what we can handle. So, bring it on!
Be your best today; be better tomorrow means we might fail at first. In life, as in wrestling, there are only winners and learners. Seek the challenge. Pursue growth. Failing is not failure, unless we let it defeat us. Success is the cue for greater challenges.
I am excited for the upcoming matches—my son’s, but my own, as well. Carpe momento!