#122: Georges St-Pierre on Fear, Confidence, and the Quiet Work it Takes to Be a UFC World Champion
DEC 5, 202560 MIN
#122: Georges St-Pierre on Fear, Confidence, and the Quiet Work it Takes to Be a UFC World Champion
DEC 5, 202560 MIN
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Send us a textFrom Bullying to Champion: Georges St. Pierre’s Journey of Resilience and ConfidenceIn this episode of From the Inside Out with Rivkah and Eda, we sit down in Montreal, Canada, with Georges St. Pierre, one of the greatest fighters in mixed martial arts history. George reflects on his journey from being a victim of school bullying to becoming a world champion. He emphasizes the importance of confidence, preparation, humility, and visualization in overcoming fear and achieving success. George also shares personal stories about his challenging childhood, his father’s struggle with alcoholism, and how martial arts transformed his life. The episode explores how the principles he learned in fighting apply to broader life challenges, offering invaluable advice for anyone feeling like they are fighting their own battles.EPISODE SPONSORSPURE PLANKToday’s episode is powered by Pure Plank – the future of core fitness. Pure Plank is a cushioned, ergonomic core trainer with adjustable handles and a smart, easy-to-store board that makes planking actually comfortable. In as little as 3 minutes a day, you can fire up your core, improve posture, and boost focus and metabolism, all from home. Plus, their free Pure Plank app gives you guided workouts, beginner-friendly tutorials, and challenges to help you stay consistent and track your progressGet your Pure Plank at 15% off using code INSIDEOUT15Explore Pure Plank and grab your own here: gopureplank.comGUEST BIOGeorges St-Pierre (GSP) is a Canadian former professional mixed martial artist and UFC Hall of Famer, considered by many to be one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. A three-time UFC Welterweight Champion and former UFC Middleweight Champion, he became one of only a handful of athletes to hold titles in two divisions, retiring with an elite 26–2 record and nine successful title defenses. Beyond the octagon, he’s a speaker, actor, and mentor, sharing lessons on discipline, mindset, and resilience drawn from a lifetime of overcoming adversity. Follow along Georges’ journey on his instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgesstpierre/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction05:27 George's Journey: From Bullying to Passion06:56 The Role of Family and Personal Growth11:44 Developing Mental Strength and Confidence23:50 Staying Motivated as a Champion30:09 The Love-Hate Relationship with Fighting32:29 Calculated Risks and Causality32:56 The Importance of Preparation and Strategy33:28 The Art of War in Business and Life35:25 Building and Trusting Your Team39:02 Trust and Business Ethics41:57 Embracing New Opportunities and Reinvention52:14 Visualization and Mental Strength59:11 Advice on Overcoming ChallengesCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have: 💫 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fromtheinsideout.podcast/ 💫 Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L0W4PRglR5B4kC 💫 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheInsideOutPodcast?sub_confirmation=1