by richfranklin | Jun 8, 2023 | Mindset/Motivation |
Anyone can shoot a gun. But not everyone can become a soldier. Anyone can punch and kick. But not everyone can become a fighter. Training and preparation are necessary to achieve that transformation. In sports and increasingly in the corporate world, toughness is seen...
by richfranklin | Jun 1, 2023 | Mindset/Motivation |
In a recent Facebook reel, I shared a quote from one of my favorite martial artists of all time, Bruce Lee. Whether we like it or not, the grind in life mostly boils down to monotony. And since we are what we repeatedly do, I’ve found that more often than not,...
by richfranklin | May 25, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
Don’t listen to the haters. This is a line I keep coming back to. It was true when I was a professional UFC fighter. And it still holds true today as I’ve moved into executive and management roles within MMA. The sport of MMA has always had detractors—people who...
by richfranklin | May 18, 2023 | Mindset/Motivation |
There is a sad and dark truth about becoming ultra-successful. It’s a lonely and often miserable life. Behind every trophy, belt or accolade, there’s sacrifice, broken families, torn relationships, extreme poverty, unbearable solitude, anxiety, depression, etc. I’ve...
by richfranklin | May 11, 2023 | Training |
When I was training under Mike Ferguson at Powerstation in Middletown, OH, his philosophy was “We’re going to grind until you feel like quitting, and when you’re ready to quit, we’ll just grind some more.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rich Franklin...
