Forrest Griffin is a retired MMA fighter and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, now serving as the VP of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. In 2013, he claimed a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame.
In this episode, Forrest shares how he left his job as a police officer to pursue a career in fighting, faced financial struggles and injuries, but persevered and eventually became a world champion.
He also talks about parenthood and marriage, money management, the importance of self-reliance and adaptability, and what it takes to become a champion in fighting or any other endeavor.
He also speaks about:
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Forrest’s charitable cause:
Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization, whose mission is to “provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community."
Books mentioned in this episode:
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
Got Fight?: The 50 Zen Principles of Hand-to-Face Combat By Forrest Griffin
Be Ready When the Sh*t Goes Down: A Survival Guide to the Apocalypse by Forrest Griffin
Connect with Forrest on socials:
https://www.instagram.com/forrestgriffin