by richfranklin | Jul 13, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Matthew 7:7-8 Except not every question deserves an answer. Or rather, we can’t always expect a reply after asking one. Very often, the quality of answers we receive...
by richfranklin | Jul 6, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
In the movie “Yes Man”, my comedic twin Jim Carrey plays a pessimist who attends a motivational seminar. Inspired by the speaker, he decides to say yes to anything asked of him. The movie was a light-hearted and humorous attempt to showcase the power of yes and...
by richfranklin | Jun 22, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
I love adventure. More specifically, I enjoy learning and experiencing new things. And because I don’t get to skydive that often, I find myself fond of it. Since COVID ended, I have resumed skydiving, making trips out to Eloy, AZ when my busy schedule permits. I...
by richfranklin | Jun 15, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
Ever since I retired from fighting, I’ve always aimed to have a more balanced life. After years of fighting competitively and honoring media obligations, you’d think I would choose an easy laid-back life. Wrong. As VP with ONE Championship, my post-fight career is...
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 | Apr 27, 2023 | Opinion/Lifestyle |
A large portion of my previous post on ‘What is Your Single Point of Failure?’ concerned preparation and planning. Planning and preparation is a crucial hedge against possible failures or situations that may occur. I’ve noticed over the years that many people fail at...
