Jon "Bones" Jones, from what I've heard from my friend Evan who's heavily into UFC, is basically the kind of fighter who isn't traditionally trained. Or at least to a degree he is, but no serious belts or anything... That really resonates with me.
I've never been able to complete a full black belt, admittedly. I've gotten up to a high yellow in Kung Fu, a white in Judo, and a white in Karate. And, I guess, technically another white belt in Kung Fu when I was really young. But I still think of myself as a capable fighter.
When I heard this about Jones, I knew that there wasn't something wrong with me. Training hard really does pay off. The challenge isn't necessarily to get a belt, it's to become remarkable at what you do.
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