The Tim Ferriss Show

#72: Triple H on Pre-Fight Rituals, Injury Avoidance, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Apr 20, 2015
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Triple H
Triple H, also known as Paul Levesque, is a 13-time World Heavyweight Champion and the Executive VP of WWE. He dives into the importance of pre-fight rituals and mental preparation for success. Topics include injury avoidance strategies and insights from legends like Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and The Undertaker. He candidly discusses balancing his demanding career with family life, offering lessons in parenting and the significance of role modeling. The conversation also highlights the storytelling aspect of wrestling and its impact on audience engagement.
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ANECDOTE

Lessons From Killer Kowalski

  • Killer Kowalski taught Triple H with tough love and cryptic advice like hitting him with a phone book in a bag.
  • This shaped his approach to being spectacular and constantly improving in wrestling performance.
INSIGHT

Wrestling is Storytelling Drama

  • Wrestling matches are about emotional storytelling, not just spectacular moves.
  • Fans connect deeply when they care about characters and the unfolding drama inside the ring.
ADVICE

Routines Sustain Long Careers

  • Develop consistent routines to handle a chaotic wrestling and travel schedule.
  • Plan nutrition and workouts carefully, such as timed protein shakes on flights to avoid jet lag.
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