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Published Jul 4, 2021

UFC Champion REVEALS How To ACHIEVE ANYTHING By Mastering Self-Discipline! | Georges St. Pierre

Georges St-Pierre, UFC champion turned actor, discusses his journey of continuous learning, the importance of self-discipline, and shares insights on his unique training regimens, mental resilience, and techniques to build confidence and stay calm under pressure.
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  • Acting Journey

    discusses his transition from UFC champion to actor, highlighting the similarities between martial arts and acting. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and stepping out of one's comfort zone to improve in any field. Georges shares his excitement about his role in Marvel's "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" and the rigorous training he undergoes for acting, similar to his MMA training 1.

    I'm very lucky because after I retired, I had a call from Disney. They wanted me to reprise my role of the Winter Soldier. It's a movie. I have a fight with Captain America. He beat me up, but I survived.

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    He also highlights the incredible skills of stunt performers and how they elevate his performance in action scenes 2.

       

    Philosophies

    Georges shares his personal philosophies that have guided his life and career. He stresses the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself, especially in a challenging field like MMA. Georges advises young athletes to prioritize education as a safety net, emphasizing that not everyone will succeed in professional sports 3.

    I need to be authentic, and I'm lucky that I reached that point in my life in terms of autonomy, in terms of wealth, freedom. And I wish it to everybody, especially in MMA.

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    He also reflects on his own educational journey and the importance of having a backup plan 4.

       

    Confidence

    Building and maintaining confidence is crucial for Georges, both in and out of the octagon. He shares techniques like controlled breathing to stay calm under pressure, a skill he learned from karate 5.

    You take big, big inhale by the nose and exhale by the nose, and it's like you're trying to hyperventilate yourself, but you inhale Long inhale and very quick excel, but very powerful.

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    Georges also uses mental visualization to prepare for fights, imagining various scenarios to build confidence and reduce anxiety 6.

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