How to Beat Self-Doubt and Think Like a CHAMPION Every Day - With Laila Ali

Sep 2, 2026

Laila Ali, undefeated boxing world champion, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, explores what makes a true champion. She discusses self-competition, disciplined training, honest relationships, childhood resilience, and the life lessons sports can teach. Ali also shares the inspiration behind her children’s book, A Spark of Greatness, her approach to parenting, healthy habits, and using success to uplift others.

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ADVICE

Build Confidence Through Repetition

Replace self-doubt with confidence in your ability to learn, work hard, and build the needed skills.
Repeat fundamentals until they become automatic, as Laila did by throwing countless right hands until she could flow without thinking.

INSIGHT

Compete Against Your Yesterday

Progress accelerates when you compete against your previous performance instead of comparing yourself with other people.
Laila reviewed every fight for weaknesses, even after winning, and made improvement her daily standard.

ADVICE

Choose Honest People For Your Corner

Surround yourself with people who offer honest feedback, encouragement, and accountability rather than empty praise.
Laila’s team helped her regroup after terrible training days and distinguish temporary struggles from genuine problems.

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Successful people tend to have one very important thing in common – a strong and resilient mindset. Today, you’re going to learn about how channeling the right mindset can help you reach your goals and excel in any area. Because when you change your mindset, you can change your life.

Today’s guest, Laila Ali, is an undefeated boxing world champion, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and author. Laila is back on The Model Health Show to share what it takes to be a champion and insights from her new children’s book, A Spark of Greatness. The book is a story of confidence, ambition, and resilience.

In this interview, you’re going to hear powerful mindset tips, the importance of surrounding yourself with quality relationships, and what it takes to reach your goals. Laila is also sharing some common misconceptions about her past and her career, and how to build resilience in yourself and your children. Grateful to share this conversation with Laila Ali with you. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

How champions are made. (6:40)
Why competing against yourself is the most effective way to progress. (12:23)
The importance of being intentional about who you surround yourself with. (15:44)
What Laila’s childhood was like. (20:59)
Why Laila wrote A Spark of Greatness for young girls. (29:09)
The important life lessons you can learn from playing sports. (34:05)
How listening to podcasts can help you expand your mindset. (35:48)
Why true champions uplift others. (48:54)
Laila’s experience with fasting. (54:45)
The biggest misconception about Laila’s boxing career. (1:00:46)

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