Why I Train Every Day?

I've been training since I was twelve. First kayaking – medalist at the Polish Championships. Then rugby, CrossFit, and now BJJ, lifting, deadlifts, kettlebells, ergometer. For over 30 years, sport hasn’t been a side activity. It’s been my operating system—for energy, focus, and clarity in both leadership and personal life.

Sport is my decision-making lab. Paddle, mat, and barbell teach me how to manage stress, control chaos, and make decisions when it hurts.

When I train, I test myself.

• Kayaking taught me solitude, rhythm, and deep focus.

• Rugby taught me brutal teamwork and cold decision-making under pressure.

• CrossFit pushed me forward but showed me the thin line between progress and burnout.

• BJJ is my strategic matrix: planning, improvising, humility. BJJ also teaches ego control: you lose, you tap, and you come back—especially when you're older. It also teaches respect—for the art, for your coaches, and for your training partners who push you, teach you, and choke you with a smile. Again and again. It’s a humbling experience that translates directly into how I handle failure and pressure.

Leadership is mentally demanding. Training helps me stay sharp. It's not a metaphor—it's just practical. When I train, I reset my system and build capacity to handle pressure.

I train to stay connected to myself without interference. Because when I grab the bar or step onto the mat, there’s no hiding. Your body tells the truth: Did you sleep? Did you recover? Did you do the work?

And leadership? It’s a game of clear thinking and calm execution. Sport trains both.

I can’t imagine life without training. Because I can’t imagine leading without being in touch with my own body, tension, and the silence after the last rep.

Who is this for, and why?

This isn't written for athletes. It's for leaders who want to go longer, better, and with more resilience. For those who understand that the brain performs better when the body is sharp.

You don’t need to start with BJJ, deadlifts, or kayaking. Start with anything that pushes you. That forces regularity, effort, and honest contact with yourself.

Because sport isn’t a task. It’s a system to return yourself to a ready state.