The Discipline of Martial Arts and Business with Douglas Graham

Alex talks with Douglas Graham, a trainer who specialises in Injury Recovery and Biomechanical Assessment and Adjustment, working with entrepreneurs and professional athletes towards successful recovery. He discusses the vital role of discipline in achieving your goals and how when you understand what discipline is you can move consistently forward achieving the outcomes you want. He also explains how his own journey helped him to develop the discipline he needed and to use his skill set to fulfil his passion for helping others. Sign up to Jessen's webinar here: https://bit.ly/bizwm   KEY TAKEAWAYS I like to help people recover in ways they thought they couldn’t My tenacity has meant that I don’t give up on people Mindset is key and being able to help people in both mind and body is what I really enjoy Martial arts is about the skill set, ability and  someone’s capabilities as a teacher Creating a vision and having the discipline to work towards it is vital Discipline is your own ability to consistently move and carry things forward, to do what needs to be done to get the outcome you require School whether you like it or not is preparing you for the future When you have good discipline the body and brain are connected and know what to do The warrior part of me is the martial arts and it will never go away My  training will adapt and change over the years to accommodate my current state of being The healer part of me will always be there. I didn’t seek it out but its’ an important part of who I am Healing is my love and my passion Whatever your training you have to break through it to make something your own You need to move out from any formal education to create your own presence   BEST MOMENTS ‘It’s important to understand from early on what discipline is’ ‘When I look at someone I can see the inside of their body and what’s going on’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Business, Wealth and Mindset podcast series       ABOUT THE GUEST Douglas Graham is a Trainer with 20+ years’ experience in martial arts, the health and fitness industry. As the owner of Optimal Ability, a Health Academy based in the West of Scotland he offers a wide range of classes, 1-1 coaching and mentoring within his community.   Douglas specialises in Injury Recovery and Biomechanical Assessment and Adjustment, working with entrepreneurs and professional athletes.   ABOUT THE HOST Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS and JPMorgan Chase Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs). He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference. Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist and photographer.   CONTACT METHOD Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alexsapalaofficial/ Twitter - @alex_sapala https://twitter.com/alex_sapala You Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZ1DCPGAu5c2yhOkfGZRSQ