#12 UFC Legend: How Fighters Train Their Mind to Win - Kenny Florian

How do UFC fighters handle fear, discipline, and pressure at the highest level? And more importantly - how can we apply these lessons to our own lives?

In this episode, I sit down with Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter, commentator, and martial arts expert, to break down the mindset of a champion. 

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- CHAPTERS -

00:00 The Turning Point: From Loss to Career

03:05 Facing Fear: The Mental Game of Fighting

05:52 Mastering the Fundamentals: The Key to Success

09:05 Mental Preparation: The Role of Mindset in Fighting

11:56 The Shadow Work: Understanding Personal Struggles

15:11 Courage and Adversity: The Path to Growth

18:00 The Importance of Facing Challenges

20:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery Through Fighting

24:12 The Reality of Training: More Than Just Fights

26:57 The Balance of Efficiency and Hard Work

29:48 Embracing Mistakes: The True Teacher

33:06 The Fight as a Reflection of Life

35:54 The Commitment to Professionalism in Fighting

37:20 The Rigorous Training Regimen

38:57 Turning Losses into Motivation

40:56 Chasing the Flow State

44:33 The Impact of Losing

48:19 Advice to My Younger Self

51:14 The Reality of Fighting

54:22 Knowing When to Stop

58:06 Life After Fighting

01:01:40 Redirecting Energy

01:04:29 Diet Changes Post-Fighting

01:07:48 The Weight Cutting Experience

01:11:55 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors