And that gave me immense confidence and also a real understanding of the direct correlation between hard work and success And also an understanding that you can’t listen to people Because even my parents didn’t want me to do martial arts They didn’t want me to fight They didn’t want me to do stand up It was like you have to understand who you are and then in the face of other people’s either criticism or you know lack of faith in your ability to succeed You push through and there’s great benefit in that
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