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2014 Goals Review - Go Big or Go Home!!!

1/12/2015

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1. Become CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)

I completed 2 of 3 tests that are required to be certified for this exam. I will rolling over this goal for this year and complete the last test this month.

2. Become a BJJ World Champion

Well, I didn't compete at any of the IBJJF Worlds, but I did compete at the SJJIF Worlds and won at the Blue Belt Masters Gi Ultraheavyweight division.

3. Become a BJJ Purple Belt

I switched schools mid year and I received my 4th stripe last month. I'm almost there.

4. Become a Powerlifting World Champion

I couldn't compete last year, due to my knee injuries, so I'll have to wait a while, since my goals this year will be for work and for Jiu Jitsu.

5. Drop to 275lbs

Since I didn't compete in Powerlifting, I gave up on this goal, since I'm in a weight division in Jiu Jitsu that is over 221lbs and unlimited.

6. Break a World Record in Powerlifting

I was injured last year, so I didn't even get to compete at any powerlifting meet.

7. Improve Upon My Takedowns

Due to my injuries, I sticked to pulling guard for all of the tournaments last year. I did work on takedowns when I could, but implementing them did hurt my injuries when I tried, so I laid off of them during tournament time.

8. Write An Article Once A Month

I wrote a couple of articles last year, but I was so focused on work and on my newborn. It was tougher to do than expected, since I was also studying for these certification exams.

9. Take Videos of My Training and/or Competition Once A Month

My training partners and I took a couple of videos last year on my training and competition. I just wasn't as consistent as I would like it to be. I will roll over this goal for this year.

10. Host One Charity Event Within The Year

This was a no go for me last year, since my plate was full with moving, having a new born, etc. I did help out in raising funds in other charity events, so I feel good about that. I would like to host one this year, if everything goes according to plan.

Conclusion


Last year was pretty rough and challenging, since I moved, raised a new born, and will have another kid soon. Also, I worked on more projects at work than ever before. For training, I had to switch clubs and get accustomed to training less than I was used to, since my commute is longer and my responsibilities at home have increased as well.

Regardless of these situations, I tried to adjust, make the best of it, and learned from these experiences. One thing for sure is that I'll have less major goals this year and I have a more realistic idea on what I can accomplish. I think the most frustrating part about last year was the injuries. I'm hoping to resolve them within the next couple of months, so I can prepare for the 2015 IBJJF Pans Tournament.
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    Ronnie Castro is a Big Filipino Strongman, Powerlifter, Muay Thai, BJJ, and MMA practitioner, computer geek that reads manga and watches anime while saving the world, bringing back sexy, and eating like a madman at a buffet, one day at a time..

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