Super Saiyan Challenge: Why We Should All Fight Like Warriors of the Universe

If you grew up in Mexico in the 90s, you definitely know this phrase: "Ka-me-ha-me-haaaa! " Because obviously, we all watched Dragon Ball Z, that show where a bunch of dudes (and the occasional monster) beat the living crap out of each other for the fate of the universe.

But behind those punches, screams, and cool hairstyles, there was something deeper. Something that left a mark on me and inspires me every day: the Saiyans' ability to get stronger after every fight (every ass-whooping).

The most badass quality of the Super Saiyans

Saiyans are a warrior race that doesn't just live to fight, but improves every time they do. That is the quality we should all adopt: getting stronger after every battle.

The problem is that even though we all have that capacity, most of us don't use it. Why? Easy:

We get cold feet (fear).

We live in our comfort zone.

We get cold feet

If you're Mexican, you know this expression. "Nos da frío" basically means we're scared. But, scared of what?

Scared to try.

Scared to fail.

Scared of the famous "what if...? " (fill in the blank with your worst nightmare).

Fear is natural; it's like adrenaline's lazy cousin. But you know what? That lazy cousin will never have a good story to tell their grandkids. And what is life if not a collection of stories?

Fear, almost always, is about something that hasn't even happened. It's anxiety disguised as concern. But here's the important part: if you're afraid, it's because you're leaving your comfort zone. And leaving that place is the first step toward change.

Remember: the only constant is that everything is going to change. You are going to change, your environment is going to change, and nothing or no one is forever. So you better learn to fight your battles now.

The comfort zone trap

The comfort zone is the place where you have just enough to survive: food, a roof, and maybe a steady income. It's safe, but it will never make you stand out.

Think of it this way: nobody wants to be Krillin or Yamcha. They're nice guys, sure, but... has anyone ever asked for a Yamcha-themed party? Exactly.

If you're looking for greatness, if you want to be a damn Super Saiyan, you need to get out of that zone and step onto the battlefield.

How to become a Super Saiyan?

It's about two things:

Training.

Fighting.

Training

Grinding, hustling, putting in the work. It's about doing what you need to do every single day to become a badass, even if you suck at first. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It's developing an obsession that will seem unhealthy to many, but you have no other choice if you want to materialize your goals. It's about staying up late working, waking up, and getting back at it.

This is where you prepare. If you want to be an expert in something, no matter what, you have to repeat it over and over: 100 times, 1,000 times, as many as it takes. The level of effort will depend on how good you want to become. Want an epic example? Think of it like the legendary “Fight of the Decade” between Márquez and Pacquiao. That straight punch that left Pacquiao knocked out wasn't a fluke. In an interview, Márquez confessed he had practiced that punch thousands of times in training. It was his plan, his obsession: visualize it, practice it, perfect it until it became instinctive.

That's how it has to be. You have to work on your skills, qualities, or tasks every day until they become part of you. Constant training doesn't just refine what you do, it transforms who you are. It's not just about reaching a goal, but about becoming the person who has the capacity and the mindset to achieve it.

Fighting

What's the point of training so much if you're not going to fight?

Here I'm going to contradict myself a bit: I firmly believe that fighting is more important. It's proving to yourself what you're made of.

I love throwing myself into uncomfortable situations, jumping into the ring without thinking too much about the consequences (yeah, I'm a little crazy too). It's accepting any challenge and trusting that I can handle it. I've accepted jobs and projects without having the slightest idea how I was going to pull them off, but trusting in my abilities. The result? I've surprised myself time and time after again.

This is the most important thing: every fight, big or small, will make you stronger.

A small fight? Making that call you've been avoiding for weeks.

A big fight? Presenting your project in front of a client who intimidates you.

The essential thing isn't winning every fight; it's fighting. Losing a battle is also a way to grow. Like a good Saiyan, every time you fall you get up stronger, with renewed Ki and ready for the next round. Fighting is moving forward, and moving forward is the only way to transform your life.

The Kaioken technique

Remember the Kaioken? It's that technique Goku used to push his body to the limit. Well, you can apply it to your life using the 10X philosophy: put 10 times more energy into everything you do.

When you feel like you can't take it anymore, remember: your body and mind always have an extra percentage of hidden energy. Push yourself to the limit and discover what you're capable of.

The Super Saiyan Mantra: Be, Do, Have

The order matters, a lot:

Be. First you have to become that person who believes in themselves, in their project, and in their value. If you don't believe it, why the hell would anyone else? This isn't just confidence, it's identity: you have to be the type of person who does what you say you'll do, the one who doesn't give up and goes all in.

Do. This is where the hard work, the daily grind, comes in. Day after day, no excuses, no pauses. Work is and always will be the only path to progress. There are no shortcuts; constant effort is what transforms ideas into realities.

Have. Only after being and doing will the results arrive. They won't be immediate, but when you least expect it, you'll have what you always dreamed of. And by then, you won't just have achieved things: you'll have transformed into someone completely new.

I'm working on a challenge: the Super Saiyan challenge. It's for me and for whoever wants to take it. This isn't easy, folks; it's for those willing to step out of their comfort zone and face their own fears. I'm in the process, still working on moving from being to doing, developing an approach that combines work methodologies, psychology, and human behavior.

I hope that together, even if we are few, we can transform ourselves. I'm not a Super Saiyan yet, but the path is set.

See you at Tenkaichi, FOLKS!