In the heart of Arapito, on Venezuela's eastern coast, where the sun kisses the golden sand and the waves caress the shore, lives a boy named Jeremiah. From a very young age, he felt a fascination for martial arts, especially taekwondo. At just six years old, he proudly wore his white dobok and trained diligently at Master Li's Academy.
Jeremiah is a natural talent. His agility, strength, and discipline made him a formidable competitor. In every tournament, he demonstrated his skill, stringing together spectacular kicks and precise blocks. Gold medals piled up on his shelf, and trophies adorned his room. This boy was a
champion, and everyone knew it.
His parents, Ernesto and Eliza, always accompany him to training sessions and competitions. Ernesto is a simple and hardworking fisherman who values effort and humility above all else. He always tells Jeremiah:
"Son, taekwondo isn't just about winning medals. It's about learning to be a better person, respecting your opponents, and controlling your emotions."
This boy listened to his father's words, but in his heart, there was only room for victory. He couldn't fathom the idea of losing. For him, every match was a battle he had to win at all costs. Defeat was unacceptable, a stain on his impeccable record.
Eight years passed, and Jeremiah, in his human development, reached adolescence. However, life had an important lesson in store for him at that time.
One day, at a regional tournament, Jeremiah faced a more experienced and cunning opponent. Despite his efforts, the teenager couldn't break through his rival's defense and ended up losing the match by a narrow margin.

Defeat struck Jeremiah like a lightning bolt. Frustration and rage completely overwhelmed him. His hands trembled like leaves during a typhoon, his face paled like winter snow, he wept inconsolably, Like the waterfall of Angel Falls, excessive tears sprang from her eyes;
Ernesto approached his son, embraced him tenderly, and in a very soft voice, said:
"Son, it's okay to feel sad. But don't let defeat consume you. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. The important thing is to learn from your mistakes and move on."
Jeremiah didn't understand his father's words.
How could he accept defeat? How could he move on after having failed? He felt ashamed and humiliated. Ernesto took him home, and Eliza prepared his favorite dish: delicious fried fish with plantain chips. After eating, Ernesto suggested they take a walk on the beach.
As they walked, Ernesto told Jeremiah a story about a fisherman who
Always had problems with his net; every time he went fishing, the net would tear and he would lose some of his catch. The fisherman felt frustrated and discouraged, but instead of giving up, he patiently and hopefully repaired his net. He knew that even if the net tore again and again, he could always reweave it and keep trying.
Jeremiah listened attentively to his father's story. Little by little, he began to understand that defeat wasn't the end of the world. It was just an obstacle on the path, an opportunity to learn and grow. Ernesto explained that taekwondo wasn't just about winning medals, but about developing character, discipline, and resilience.
"Son, the true warrior is not the one who never falls, but the one who gets up after every fall. Learn to accept defeat with humility and to celebrate victory with gratitude. Remember that what's important is not arriving first, but enjoying the journey," Ernesto wisely told him.
The young teenager reflected on his father's words. He realized that he had been so obsessed with winning that he had forgotten the true meaning of taekwondo. He had neglected respect, humility, and discipline, fundamental values that his parents had always instilled in him.
From that day forward, Jeremiah changed his attitude. He began to train with more dedication, but also with more humility. He learned to respect his opponents, to recognize their strengths, and to learn from their weaknesses. He no longer got frustrated when he lost, but instead analyzed his mistakes and looked for ways to improve.
Over time, Jeremiah became an even stronger competitor, not only because of his talent and skill, but also because of his maturity and sportsmanship.
He continued to win medals and trophies, but they were no longer the most important thing to him.
What truly mattered to him was the process, the learning, and the personal growth.
Jeremiah learned that life is like a taekwondo match: sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. The important thing is to keep your head held high, your heart humble, and your spirit resilient. Because in the end, what truly matters is not the result, but the journey and the person you have become.
And so, Jeremiah became a true warrior, not only on the mat, but also in life. A warrior with a humble heart, who learned to accept defeat with dignity and to celebrate victory with gratitude. A warrior who understood that sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose, but that you can always learn and grow.
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El guerrero de corazón humilde
En el corazón de Arapito, en la costa oriental de Venezuela, donde el sol besa la arena dorada y las olas acarician la orilla, vive un niño llamado Jeremías. Desde muy pequeño, sintió fascinación por las artes marciales, especialmente el taekwondo. Con tan solo seis años, vestía con orgullo su dobok blanco y entrenaba con ahínco en la Academia del Maestro Li.
Jeremías es un talento natural. Su agilidad, su fuerza y su disciplina lo convertían en un Competidor formidable. En cada torneo, demostraba su destreza, encadenando patadas espectaculares y bloqueos precisos. Las medallas de oro se acumulan.en su estantería, y los trofeos adornan su habitación. Este niño es un campeón, y todos lo saben.
Sus padres, Ernesto y Eliza, siempre lo acompañan a los entrenamientos y competiciones. Ernesto es un pescador sencillo y trabajador que valora el esfuerzo y la humildad por encima de todo. Siempre le dice a Jeremías:
"Hijo, el taekwondo no se trata solo de ganar medallas. Se trata de aprender a ser mejor persona, respetar a los oponentes y controlar las emociones".
Este niño escuchó las palabras de su padre, pero en su corazón solo había espacio para la victoria. No podía concebir la idea de perder. Para él, cada combate era una batalla que debía ganar a toda costa. La derrota era inaceptable, una mancha en su impecable historial.
Pasaron ocho años, y Jeremías, en su desarrollo humano, llegó a la adolescencia. Sin embargo, la vida le tenía reservada una importante lección en ese momento.
Un día, en un torneo regional, Jeremías se enfrentó a un oponente más experimentado y astuto. A pesar de su esfuerzo, este adolescente no pudo superar la defensa de su rival y terminó perdiendo el combate por un estrecho margen.
La derrota golpeó a Jeremías como un rayo. La frustración y la rabia lo invadieron por completo. Sus manos temblaban como hojas durante un tifón, su rostro palideció como la nieve invernal, lloró desconsoladamente, como la cascada del Salto Ángel brotaron de sus ojos excesivas lágrimas; sintió que todo su mundo se derrumbaba a su alrededor. Ernesto se acercó a su hijo, lo abrazó con ternura y, con voz muy suave, le dijo:
Hijo, está bien sentirse triste. Pero no dejes que la derrota te consuma. A veces se gana y a veces se pierde. Lo importante es aprender de los errores y seguir adelante.
Jeremías no entendió las palabras de su padre.
¿Cómo podía aceptar la derrota? ¿Cómo podía seguir adelante después de haber fracasado? Se sentía avergonzado y humillado. Ernesto lo llevó a casa, y Eliza preparó su plato favorito: un delicioso pescado frito con tostones. Después de comer, Ernesto sugirió que dieran un paseo por la playa.
Mientras caminaban, Ernesto le contó a Jeremías una historia sobre un pescador que siempre tenía problemas con su red; cada vez que salía a pescar, la red se rompía y perdía parte de su captura de peces. El pescador se sentía frustrado y desanimado, pero en lugar de rendirse, se dedicaba a reparar su red con paciencia y esperanza. Sabía que, aunque la red se rompiera una y otra vez, siempre podía volver a tejerla y seguir intentándolo.
Jeremías escuchó atentamente la historia de su padre. Poco a poco, empezó a comprender que la derrota no era el fin del mundo. Era solo un obstáculo en el camino, una oportunidad para aprender y crecer. Ernesto le explicó que el taekwondo no se trataba solo de ganar medallas, sino de desarrollar carácter, disciplina y resiliencia.
"Hijo, el verdadero guerrero no es el que nunca cae, sino el que se levanta después de cada caída. Aprende a aceptar la derrota con humildad y a celebrar la victoria con gratitud. Recuerda que lo importante no es llegar primero, sino disfrutar del camino" —le dijo Ernesto con sabiduría.
El joven adolescente reflexiono sobre las palabras de su padre. Se dio cuenta de que había estado tan obsesionado con ganar que había olvidado el verdadero significado del taekwondo. Había descuidado el respeto, la humildad y la disciplina, valores fundamentales que sus padres siempre le habían inculcado.
A partir de ese día, Jeremías cambió su actitud. Empezó a entrenar con más dedicación, pero también con más humildad. Aprendió a respetar a sus oponentes, a reconocer sus fortalezas y a aprender de sus debilidades. Ya no se frustraba al perder, sino que analizaba sus errores y buscaba maneras de mejorar.
Con el tiempo, Jeremías se convirtió en un competidor aún más fuerte, no solo por su talento y habilidad, sino también por su madurez y deportividad.
Siguió ganando medallas y trofeos, pero ya no eran lo más importante para él. Lo que realmente le importaba era el proceso, el aprendizaje y el crecimiento personal.
Jeremías aprendió que la vida es como un combate de taekwondo: a veces se gana, y a veces se pierde. Lo importante es mantener la cabeza en alto, el corazón humilde y el espíritu resiliente. Porque al final, lo que realmente importa no es el resultado, sino el camino recorrido y la persona en la que te has convertido.
Y así, Jeremías se convirtió en un verdadero guerrero, no solo en el tatami, sino también en la vida. Un guerrero de corazón humilde, que aprendió a aceptar la derrota con dignidad y a celebrar la victoria con gratitud. Un guerrero que comprendió que a veces se gana y a veces se pierde, pero que siempre se puede aprender y crecer.
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Interesting story. I love how the plotline revolves around martial art. I'm glad Jeremiah heeded to his father's wise words and got this far.
This is a very beautiful and inspiring piece. Seeing how Jeremiah was able to grow through it and learn is.... inspiring. Even I find his father's story helpful.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
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Jeremiah became a great warrior through the lessons life presented him. A very interesting story that leaves us with a valuable life lesson.
Thanks for sharing your story with us.
Excellent Saturday.
An inspiring story indeed. You really put the theme of the prompt into excellent use, @rammargarita.
And I got a take home from you. “Remember that what's important is not arriving first, but enjoying the journey”. Thank you ☺️