Rickson Gracie, a Jiu Jitsu legend and author, discusses his book *Comfort in Darkness*, emphasizing resilience amid adversity. He explores how mental, emotional, and spiritual strength can be developed through acceptance of fear and death. Gracie shares insights on 'Invisible Jiu Jitsu,' which encourages using martial arts strategies for personal growth. The conversation highlights the importance of humility and viewing opponents as partners in development, transforming conflict into an opportunity for self-discovery and healing.
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Overcoming Fear in First Major Fight
Rickson Gracie fought a much heavier and experienced opponent at 19 and won despite exhaustion and doubt.
The fight taught him to overcome fear and commit fully, adopting a mindset of 'prefer to die than quit.'
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Beating Claustrophobia with Breathing
At age 13, Rickson fought his claustrophobia by having his brother roll him tightly in a carpet for 10 minutes.
He learned to calm himself through visualization and breathing techniques, which helped him handle stress effectively.
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Harness Power of Breathing
Use diaphragmatic breathing to calm your mind and recover faster during physical or stressful activities.
Proper breathing connects your brain and heart, reducing stress and enhancing performance.
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Tripp Veneer's "This Book Will Make You Dangerous" is a self-help guide designed to help readers overcome fear, build confidence, and discover their purpose. The book uses a unique approach to explore these themes, offering practical strategies and exercises. It encourages readers to take risks, step outside their comfort zones, and pursue their goals with passion and determination. The book's tone is engaging and humorous, making the often-challenging process of self-discovery more accessible and enjoyable. Ultimately, it aims to empower readers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Comfort and Darkness
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Rickson Gracie
Peter Maguire
Is a lack of confidence your worst enemy?
What does it mean to develop mental, emotional, and spiritual strength?
And how does accepting death make you stronger?
Jiu Jitsu legend Rickson Gracie returns to The New Man, and we dive into the deeper topics from his new book with Peter Maguire called, Comfort in Darkness.
Rickson wasn’t just a devastating opponent in the ring, he’s also a teacher that draws from a deep well of wisdom and intuition. He goes far beyond the mechanics and fundamentals to help others face their fears so that they can discover just how strong and capable they are. Today we discuss what he calls “Invisible Jiu Jitsu” and how we can all utilize it to become mentally, emotionally, and spiritually powerful.
https://www.thenewmanpodcast.com/2024/11/rickson-gracie-comfort-in-darkness
COACHING
→ To learn more about coaching with Tripp Lanier visit https://TrippLanier.com
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BOOK
→ We live in a world with more possibilities than ever before. So why do most men settle for lackluster, cookie-cutter lives that leave them feeling stuck, drained, and uninspired? _This Book Will Make You Dangerous_ is a guide for the rare, few men who refuse to sleepwalk through life.
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