Ep 139 - The Courage to Compete with Jordan Burroughs

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English - March 23, 2022 10:59 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 712 ratings
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Jordan Burroughs is considered one of the greatest American freestyle wrestlers of all-time. The 2012 Olympic Gold medalist and 5x World Champion is only 33 years old and has dominated the sport for over a decade.

Today on the show, Jordan talks about his career journey and the importance of being a good father and husband. Topics include:

(3:45-8:00) - Cutting weight, your body's relationship with sugar

(8:00-11:45) - Growing up in New Jersey, how Jordan fell in love with wrestling

(11:45-18:30) - When Jordan realized he was elite, what separates Jordan from the competition

(18:30-24:00) - The power of the participation trophy

(24:00-28:45) - "Fear subsides what regret doesn't"

(28:45-33:45) - What celebrating a win looks like, striving to have humility and confidence

(33:45-40:15) - Thoughts on the WWE and MMA. Balancing work with family life

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!