Israel Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Life!
- Mar 16, 2022
- 1:28:19
- Full Episode
Israel Adesanya is the reigning UFC Middleweight champion, and one of the meanest fighters in the world right now. An international phenomenon, Israel brings us the exclusive on his path to the top like he’s never told it before.
This weeks episode entitled 'Israel Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Life' topics:
0:00 Intro 04:28 Your early years 14:23 Impostor syndrome 18:38 Your great depression 29:59 Do you worry about what happens after all this is over? 34:11 How have you dealt with fame 37:18 Social media mob mentality 42:45 Being cancelled 51:54 How do you balance personal life and work? 59:47 Keeping the right people around you 01:08:05 What drives you now? 01:14:51 Are you happy? 01:25:23 The last guests question
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Brief Summary
Israel Adesanya discusses his journey, mental health, and the pressures of fame while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and legacy.
Key points
- The Pressure to Perform. The speaker discusses the immense pressure they place on themselves to succeed, especially in high-stakes situations. 'I put that pressure on myself like, 'Watch this.''
- Overcoming Self-Doubt. The speaker shares their journey of dealing with feelings of unworthiness despite their success. 'I didn't expect that from someone I cared about.'
- Imposter Syndrome and Success. A UFC champion opens up about battling imposter syndrome despite his achievements.
- Mental Health Awareness in Fighting. Discussing the importance of mental health and therapy in the world of fighting.
- The Great Depression. Reflecting on a dark period in life and the journey back to purpose through fighting.
- Navigating Fame and Personal Life. The struggle of balancing fame with personal relationships and self-identity.
Episode highlights
- The Pressure to PerformThe speaker discusses the immense pressure they place on themselves to succeed, especially in high-stakes situations. 'I put that pressure on myself like, 'Watch this.''“I put that pressure on myself like, 'Watch this.'”0:55Mar 16, 2022
- Overcoming Self-DoubtThe speaker shares their journey of dealing with feelings of unworthiness despite their success. 'I didn't expect that from someone I cared about.'“I didn't expect that from someone I cared about.”16:28Mar 16, 2022
- Imposter Syndrome and SuccessA UFC champion opens up about battling imposter syndrome despite his achievements.“No one can ever take away from me is that I earned it.”17:53Mar 16, 2022
- Mental Health Awareness in FightingDiscussing the importance of mental health and therapy in the world of fighting.“Fighters don’t talk much about their mental health.”22:42Mar 16, 2022
- The Great DepressionReflecting on a dark period in life and the journey back to purpose through fighting.“2013 was my Great Depression.”24:07Mar 16, 2022
- Navigating Fame and Personal LifeThe struggle of balancing fame with personal relationships and self-identity.“I’m a human being and I have feelings, you know.”52:16Mar 16, 2022
- The Importance of True FriendsKeeping genuine friends around to stay grounded amidst success.“It’s lonely at the top, you know.”1:00:02Mar 16, 2022
- Reevaluating EducationA critique of traditional schooling and its relevance in real life.“School doesn’t teach you much, honestly.”1:04:40Mar 16, 2022
