#93July 10, 20201:04:21

#91 with Ben Askren - The UFC Star Turned Crypto Investor

Sports psychology and fear management Building a wrestling academy business The economics of professional fighting Blockchain-based content platforms

About This Episode

Former UFC fighter and Olympic wrestler Ben Askren joins the podcast to discuss the mental toughness required for elite competition and how he handled public failure after his infamous knockout. The conversation transitions into Ben's current business ventures, including a network of wrestling academies and his focus on blockchain technology as a tool for content creator independence.

Episode Description

Joined our private FB group yet? It's a page where people share each others million dollar ideas or what they're already working on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion. This episode Shaan, Sam and Ben talk: Ben's growing wrestling empire, embracing failure, the business of the UFC, why Ben's reading 25+ books a year, and the future of crypto. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Key Takeaways

Competition and performance are distinct skills from technical sports mastery, requiring high-volume repetitions in high-pressure environments to master.

Proactive career pivoting is essential for athletes and high-performers to avoid financial and identity crises once their primary career ends.

Decoupling your ego from professional outcomes allows for greater authenticity and the ability to process failure as a data point rather than a personal defeat.

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Biometric Smart Gun Holsters

AI & Automation

Elite Performance Corporate Speaking Agency

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