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4/3/2013 6:04am
A think a lot of times we all get lost in trying to "make it" and when most don't, they consider this sport a waste of time/money. But the day that I walk away, no matter when that is and no matter how far I make it in this sport, I know that I have learned some life lessons first hand at a young age that most don't get until it much later in life, or ever for that matter...not to mention the fun times with my family and friends that most never get to experience. Here's what I have learned............
I think the most important lesson motocross has taught me, was that you only get what you give. It doesn't matter how much you want something, how much you talk about it, or how much you dream about it...if you don't work for it, you don't get it.
I can also say that it has taught me that you have to respect life...You can take risks, but the bigger the risk, the bigger the consequences. So if you take the risk, you better be prepared for the consequences if it goes bad.
My list is longer, but I don't want to give out all of the answers
So, what other life lessons have you guys/gals learned from our sport? discuss...
I think the most important lesson motocross has taught me, was that you only get what you give. It doesn't matter how much you want something, how much you talk about it, or how much you dream about it...if you don't work for it, you don't get it.
I can also say that it has taught me that you have to respect life...You can take risks, but the bigger the risk, the bigger the consequences. So if you take the risk, you better be prepared for the consequences if it goes bad.
My list is longer, but I don't want to give out all of the answers
So, what other life lessons have you guys/gals learned from our sport? discuss...
Doing things on my own, I had to be self-motivated. I didn't have my dad cracking the whip on me making me train and ride, I had to drag myself off of the couch and make it happen on my own. Like Chapman said, I learned that I "reaped what I sowed". The more effort I put in, the better my results.
I learned how to turn a wrench and, more importantly, how to troubleshoot problems. If you owned a dirt bike in the 70's and early 80's, you had to be handy with the tools.
I learned to face-down fear.
The only regret I have about my moto years was the fact that I basically forsook team sports. Sure, I played some little league baseball and Pop Warner, but as a young adult, I never got to experience the team dynamic. That being said, I wouldn't change anything. In fact, bonding with my competitors probably taught me more than bonding with a teammate.
#2 lesson, you can modify your bike to the moon and back and be all cool like that, but if you aren't capable at riding at that level, it is actually counter productive. This is especially true for 125cc two strokes. The harder you modify them, the more narrow your powerband is.
#3 lesson, if you hold your breath, your forearms will be bricks in one lap.
I never had aspirations for a career in racing, I am pretty sure I cared as much if not more about getting laid back then. I sure wish that I had paid more attention to my physical performance than how me and my bike looked.
The biggest lesst I have learned is personal responsibility. If I suck on the track, it's my fault. If I crash, it's my fault. If my bike set-up sucks, my fault. I didn't have teammates I could blame things on.
Because of motocross I haven take ownership of my position in this world.
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Good topic!
I worked two paper routes,one before school and one after,saved enough to buy a spanking new 1974 Honda
CR125 Elsinore.On the ride home after picking up the bike I told my dad that all that work I put in paid off.
True to his word he took me to my first MX race
So I learned that hard work does pay off.
One of many lessons learned from moto.
Motocross is by far the most dangerous sport in the world, but my only true love. But the amount of pain its caused me and still continues to make my life hell with blown out discs in my lower back, I wish I never rode in the first place. Being 33 now with over 30 major injuries including a broken back and 3 herniated discs, its not worth it. Being in pain all the time sucks and I'm paying for it big time now. I can't ride at all anymore and I wish I could at least a little.
I've learned it doesn't matter how nice your stuff is, it doesn't make you the fast on its own. Just like you can be the fastest guy at the track but can't win if you don't take care of your stuff and it's always breaking.
Motocross isn't worth going into debt over.
Seeing rich kids sponge off their parents into their 20's is funny when you are in your 20's and have made headway to what their parents have.. through hardwork.
Watch who's toes you step on, they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
There are many more...
-How to pop my own shoulder back into socket
-never forget to put the washer back on a drain plug
-duct tape and zip ties can fix anything
-wash gasoline off your crotch immediately
-new graphics add 5hp
-label pre-mixed gas as such
-label gatorade bottles filled with aintifreeze
-duck when riding your bike into an enclosed trailer
-chain wax makes for fun pyro and won't burn you when set on fire
-never loan out tools without threat of castration
-other riders do not find it funny when you ride mx with a headlight and horn, and beat them.
-you can fit 12 people in a golf cart
-Florida feet is actual distance times 1.25
-never loan your bike to a pro
-duct tape nipples when wearing vented gear and riding sand tracks
-trees actually do jump out in front of you
-cows are as solid as a brick wall
-you can in fact train your girlfriend to wash your bike
-a pencil stream on a pressure washer will break skin
-remember to drop your tire pressure after setting the bead at 80psi
-you need a tetanus shot every 8-10 years
-never hold the plug when checking for spark
-never say "one more lap"
-everyone you meet on the way up, you will meet on the way down
2. Narrow minded people are not even worth your breath. "KTM parts are hard to get? mmK, bro."
3. There are a lot of people out there who will only be friends with someone who is providing them with something. They aren't friends, they are parasites. They go through life never, ever knowing the definition of friendship.
4. Anything perceived as 'macho' will ALWAYS bring out the little dick-types.
And on an MX only lesson, you shouldn't be looking at any performance mods unless you are at least midpack B class. That includes an exhaust system.
-Pack the trailer perfectly in the morning so my dad would just have to get in and drive to the race
-To work on my own shit-when I blew up my 1st race bike (75 TM 100) b/c I forgot to add oil into the injector tank, I put a hole in the piston. Shortly thereafter I got my 1st paycheque (114.00) and thought I was rich, until my Dad had me sign it over to fix my mistake. That never happened again.
-mx taught me how to get in shape, and how important being fit is to anything I do
-mx taught me how to suffer, to overcome, plus my Dad would never let me quit.
-take responsibility for my performance
-how to value great friendships
-gave me a greater understanding of generosity. Random dudes giving me parts or helping to get my bike straight for the next moto.
-to value a hobby, and to keep it in perspective-learned that the hard way, by being an ass
-it taught me that nothing can replace the feeling of the 5 second board turning sideways.
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2.) How thankful i am for the parents that i have and let me experience something that i truly enjoy doing.
3.) Because of number 2, Traveling on the weekends, i know kids my age that have never been out of their county.
4.) Keep things fresh, if you race Offroad, do a Moto, if you Moto, race Offroad for a change. You might learn something.
5.) be prepared, forgetting your boots on race day could not be fun.
2. With sheer determination, you can go from beginner to expert.
3. Everyone rides the bandwagon.
4. Mini dads fight pretty well.
5. Don't insult pissed off parentcoaches
6. When in doubt, give it all you've got
7. Procrastination is the enemy of success
8. Homeschool kids are usually pretty ignorant
9. Never take life for granted, it can end so quickly.
10. Love thy parents.
2. Finish school.
3. Go to college.
4.
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