What Wrestling Taught Me About Pain, Purpose & Pushing Through | #Success - Ep. 21

Mar 26, 2025

Dive into the gritty world of wrestling as the speaker shares their annual journey back to the mat, complete with late-night practices, injury challenges, and a staggering 25-pound weight cut. Discover how two bicep tears taught valuable lessons about pain, purpose, and joy. This is more than just a wrestling story; it’s a motivational call to embrace your passions and live fully. Learn why pushing through pain can enrich your life, impacting relationships and personal fulfillment in unexpected ways.

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ANECDOTE

Lifelong Commitment

Inspired by an older wrestler with joint replacements, Russell Brunson committed to wrestling annually.
He saw it as a way to relive his glory days and embrace a lifelong pursuit.

ANECDOTE

Terminal Judge

Russell Brunson recounts a story of a terminally ill judge who began wrestling late in life.
This reaffirmed Russell's dedication to wrestling and pursuing passions.

ANECDOTE

Wrestling Injury

Russell Brunson dislocated his arm while preparing for a wrestling tournament.
Despite the injury, he sought various treatments to enable him to compete.

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In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I take you behind the scenes of my annual return to the wrestling mat… A ritual that’s become one of the most important parts of my life!

You’ll hear the entire journey leading up to this year’s tournament: the late-night practices, the 25-pound weight cut, the broken sauna, the two dislocated arms, and yes… the back-to-back bicep tears (both arms!). It’s crazy. It’s painful. And I’d do it all over again.

Because this isn’t just about wrestling, it’s about doing the thing that makes you feel alive. Whether that’s building funnels, writing books, or chasing down a long-lost passion from your youth… This episode is a reminder to stop waiting, stop playing it safe, and start living.

Key Highlights:

Why I wrestle every year (and how it impacts every part of my life)
The brutal (and hilarious) reality of cutting 25 pounds in 5 days
What two torn biceps taught me about pain, purpose, and joy
How I used mindset to show up in Hawaii as a better husband and dad — even while suffering in silence
Why the risk of getting hurt shouldn’t stop you from doing the thing you love

This one’s not about marketing. It’s about meaning! If you’ve ever felt stuck, bored, or burned out, this episode might just be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

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