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Saturday, September 12th, 2009
I fully understand what you mean about missed opportunities. I’m constantly saying ..”I wish I’d dones” regarding things I could have learned much easier as a kid. Whether it be languages, sports, music or visiting other places when I was young and life wasn’t so hectic.
You can’t go back. But there’s nothing wrong with giving new things a try no matter what the age. Being older, I’m braver and more confident. I think I appreciate the opportunities more. I’ve crewed and flown with a hot air balloon pilot, learned to play ice hockey..which required learning to skate first. No easy feat when you’re taller and fall much further. Currently considering skydiving out of a perfectly good airplane. I wish I’d been pushed into more sports as a child. Only because I look funny trying to learn in my 30’s. But I don’t let that stop me. Thinking about taking some karate classes now. Hey, you only live once.
Rich, good luck with your next fight. I’ll be cheering for you all the way.
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
While it is easy to see where an individual sport like wrestling would directly affect your chosen profession as a fighter, I think that team sports, like football, provided a lot of opportunities to mold you and many people into who you really are as an adult. Besides the team spirit and co-operation aspects, I’m sure football helped in developing your competitive nature, your dedication, self-discipline and commitment to achieving a goal and your drive to be the best you can be at your position/profession.
Good luck in your fight next week.
Love, UR
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
Good luck Rich on Sept.19th! Can’t wait to see your hand raised, when you win. I had the pleasure to meet you at “JD Legends” in Franklin,Ohio.You seem to be down to earth,sort of speak.Not letting your notority & etc.,go to your head.You do some awesome charity & other work.I love your website & your Hit & run site. Thank you. Stay the same & may GOD bless you & your family. Can’t wait till the next time i get to see ya! My wife & I don’t get to do much.Were raising our Five(5) grandbabies,that’s what the good Lord wants us to do.Anyways,can’t wait till the next hit & run. Stay safe! Thank you, Bret Land
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
I think your background in football has helped you tremendously! It had to teach you dicipline patience and conditioning. These are very important qualities that I think a lot of fighters lack! But look at how succesful you have been! I would credit that to football! Yeah wrestling would have helped you in different ways but hind sight is always 20/20 right! I respect and admire you for all you have accomplished in and out of the octagon! Keep up the good work so future generations can continue to be impacted by your amazing spirit and abilities!!!!
Sincerely Daniel Carpenter
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009
I don’t believe that children always get the chance to do the things they want to do, nor do they always know what they want until it is too late.
My parents weren’t the type of parents who pushed me to participate in sports or music or anything like that. Sometimes I wish they forced me to learn to play an instrument…but I am not sure I would have liked it as much then as I like playing the drums as an adult…although I am sure it would have made me a better musician.
Every day of my childhood, I chose to play football. Whether it was with friends or on a team, I loved the game. The one thing I wish I had done differently though would have been to focus more on individual sports like wrestling. I believe that would have helped my fight career. I spent endless hours playing football and I am not sure that football has had any impact on my career as a professional fighter.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Great write up rich..im praying for you to stay safe and do great in your match against Vitor b…….you’re a great inspiration to me as I have just started training mma and am also a very devoted christian….im hoping to be as big as you one day so i can spread the word of God around like you do.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Rich,
Thank you! I always glean some great advice and motivation from your “Hit and Run” messages. Please keep them coming…they are helping me get through some challenges, along with my faith, praying, and determination!
All the best to you and your family…
John S. Lambeth, Jr.
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Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
The business side of “Rich Franklin” seems to grow with responsibility each year I fight. This morning for example… Aside from praying and going to the bathroom, the first thing I did was checked my email to only end up writing this Hit and Run.
I am not only a fighter. I also co-own the company, American Fighter. Most people think I am just a sponsored fighter, but my responsibility runs deeper than that. As an owner, many new aspects of business creep into my day in some shape or form. Whether it be meeting with my business partners to talk about new deals, setting up appearances, or talking with my fight manager about my next fight…some part of my day is always “business-filled.”
I could write a book on how travel and everyone tugging me every direction possible is nearly impossible to manage. I am “Living The Dream” as they say :) Would I trade it though? Absolutely not!
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