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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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  • Embracing Fear

    shares his unique perspective on fear, viewing it as a crucial element for survival and performance. He explains that fear enhances reaction times and decision-making, making it an asset rather than a hindrance. Georges recounts a car accident where fear's physical response potentially saved his life 1. He also discusses the importance of projecting confidence, even when feeling terrified inside 2.

    I believe fear can save your life. When I had that car accident, I tensed myself and the impact, boom. But I was so tense, maybe my head didn't hit. Maybe I produced so much strength and isometric tension that it made me like a block.

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    Mind Games

    delves into the psychological tactics used in martial arts, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience. He shares how he uses subtle mind games to distract opponents and maintain focus on the task at hand. Georges also reflects on his experiences with bullying and how they fortified his mental defenses against intimidation in the ring 3 4.

    I believe because I was bullied when I was young, it left a scar in my mind, and it might sound crazy to most people because most of them cannot relate to that, but because when I was young, I got bullied so much, I got humiliated so much.

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    Overcoming Adversity

    discusses how overcoming adversity has shaped his life and career. He credits his father's hard work and the lessons learned from childhood bullying for his resilience. Georges believes that confidence, paired with skill, is essential for success in any field 5 6.

    I know confidence is very important because you could have all the skills you want. And I'm not only talking about fighting, I'm talking about everything. If you have the skills, but you do not have the confidence, I believe it's like someone who has a lot of money in his bank account, but no way of accessing it.

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