17 Mar 2022 · 1 h 26 min
Books from Israel Adesanya
“Israel Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Life”
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The conversation
Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC Middleweight champion, discusses his journey from a bullied immigrant child in New Zealand to world champion. He reveals the mental health struggles and imposter syndrome that accompanied his success, emphasizing the importance of therapy, self-reflection, and staying grounded.
Talking points
- Childhood racism and bullying in New Zealand
- Imposter syndrome after UFC success
- Importance of therapy and self-reflection
- Addictive nature of fame and attention
- Staying grounded by detaching identity from belt
- Challenges of fame and staying authentic
- Fleeting nature of happiness and setting boundaries
- Manifestation combined with hard work