Some of the most important lessons in my life didn’t come from business meetings or boardrooms. They came from sport. My father introduced me to boxing at a young age - not just how to throw a punch, but how to control myself. Discipline. Respect. Self-control. Focus under pressure. Later, I trained in karate, and over time developed a real passion for MMA. What always struck me was this: the best fighters are usually the calmest people in the room. They understand control, responsibility, and limits. Combat sports teach something many people forget: strength is not aggression. Real strength is discipline. You learn to stay composed when emotions rise. You learn to respect your opponent. And you learn that success comes from consistency - not excuses. It took me time to realise that the same principles apply far beyond combat sports. In chess, like in fighting, the biggest mistakes happen in moments of lost control. One second of impatience. One emotional decision. And the position changes completely. Different arena - same discipline. These lessons have stayed with me in business, leadership, and everyday life. Sport builds character. Combat sports reveal it. Chess tests it.