Readiness is a Myth. Stop Waiting, Start Fighting: Why 20 Hours of Effort Beats 20 Years of Excuses
Listen up, warriors-in-waiting—it's time for some tough love. Alex Hormozi, the man built like a tank and sharp as a tack, hit the nail on the head when he said, "It only takes 20 hours of focused effort to get proficient at any skill. The problem is, most people waste years before they start the first hour." You know what that means? You’ve been overthinking, procrastinating, and convincing yourself you’re "just not ready yet." Guess what? Readiness is a myth. The enemy isn’t your schedule, your fitness level, or your two left feet—it’s your hesitation.
Here at Steve Woolridge's Krav Maga & Fitness Center, we’re not about perfection; we’re about progress. You’re not going to come in, throw a picture-perfect punch, and walk out a black-belt ninja after your first class. But what you can do is start. And starting is everything.
Proficiency in 20 Classes: Fact, Not Fantasy
Can you become an expert at Krav Maga in 20 classes? No. You won’t be flying through the air like Jackie Chan, but you will know how to defend yourself. That’s what proficiency is: the ability to use core concepts and techniques under pressure. By your 20th class, you’ll understand how to:
Keep your balance in a fight.
Block strikes like you mean it.
Throw punches and kicks with purpose, not flailing like a drunken octopus.
Disarm an attacker and get out of harm's way.
That’s the stuff that matters. Not how cool you look doing it, not whether you mess up the sequence—just whether you’ve got the grit to keep showing up and doing the work.
Failure Is a Better Teacher Than Fear
Here’s a newsflash: you’re going to screw up. A lot. Your first punch might look like you’re swatting a fly. You’ll block when you should strike and strike when you should run. And that’s okay! Because every mistake you make is a lesson learned. Fear of failure keeps you locked in a cycle of inaction, but failure itself? That’s the greatest teacher you’ll ever have.
The more you fail, the closer you get to proficiency. Each awkward movement, each misstep, is a step forward. But sitting at home thinking, “I’ll start next week,” is a step nowhere.
Get Out of Your Own Way
Here’s my advice: stop overthinking and start sweating. The hardest part of Krav Maga isn’t the punches, kicks, or grapples—it’s showing up for your first class. After that, it’s just consistency.
Don’t take yourself too seriously. Nobody’s expecting you to look like Bruce Lee on Day 1. We’re here to teach, not judge. The key to success is simple:
Show up.
Focus for an hour.
Come back for the next class.
Repeat that 20 times, and you won’t just be proficient—you’ll be a better, stronger version of yourself.
Time to Fight Back Against Excuses
You’ve spent years waiting for the “right time.” Here’s the truth: the right time doesn’t exist. The only time is now. Stop letting excuses beat you before the fight even begins.
So, are you ready to stop wasting years and start your first hour? Join us at Steve Woolridge’s Krav Maga & Fitness Center and prove to yourself that you’re capable of more than you ever imagined.
Let’s get to work. No excuses. No fear. Just action.