by richfranklin | Oct 28, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
No matter how many times someone else claims otherwise, rejection sucks. Even the 100th rejection stings. The only thing that makes it even the slightest bit better is that you learn how to internalize and respond to rejection. And that’s the worst part about...
by richfranklin | Jul 14, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
The most famous line from the movie Fight Club is “The first rule about fight club is you don’t talk about fight club.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zngeSzH3cFk Source: YouTube As a currently retired professional fighter, I guess these rules don’t really apply to...
by richfranklin | Jun 30, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
Remember how when you were growing up, the most important thing was fitting in? And remember how you would often hear advice like “Just be yourself.”? That might be the worst lie ever told. Seriously. But you might be thinking, “Rich, you’re taking it too...
by richfranklin | Jun 23, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L3OG-fl9tE TEDxUChicago: How to be a loser The last time I publicly discussed failure, I was up on stage at a university in Chicago. It wasn’t the classical rhapsody about a fighter’s life of overcoming the odds in the big battle of...
by richfranklin | Jun 9, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
Granby Roll A granby roll is a move in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling that allows you to either escape from or reverse counter an opponent trying to pass your guard. When executed correctly by rolling onto your shoulder, you can sometimes extricate yourself...
by richfranklin | Jun 2, 2022 | Mindset/Motivation |
As I’ve gotten older, one thing has become apparent to me. It can be quite a struggle to focus for long periods. Bear in mind I travel frequently to cities, work in two different time zones as a Vice President with ONE Championship and host my own podcast, Quite...
