“The real fighter knows perfectly well that there is no difference between victory and defeat, friend and enemy, day and night, life and death.” KnowsWellsArtRealNightDifferencesEnemyVictoryDefeatFighterLife And DeathMartial ArtsDay And NightFriends And EnemiesVictory And Defeat Author:William C. Brown
“Before I became a fighter pilot, everyone said that women didn't have the physical strength. Well, I had just completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.” WellsSaidFighterPilotsHawaiiPhysical StrengthFighter PilotTriathlonIronman Author:Martha McSally
“Being a great fighter is having a perfect balance of having that toughness, skill, as well as that mental capability to be able to out-think you opponent.” ThinkingWellsAblePerfectBalanceSkillsFighterOpponentsMmaCapabilityToughnessPerfect Balance Author:Rashad Evans
“In boxing, where most of the guys are from lower-class backgrounds and have darker skin than most of the fans, one might fear that the athletes are being exploited. But that narrative doesn't hold up very well in the world of MMA, where 99 percent of fighters are amateurs who will never earn a dime. They aren't seeking fame and fortune. For the most part, these guys are fighting because they want to and because it gives them an opportunity to strive for something big in their lives. It gives them a chance to become their best selves.” WorldWantGivingWellsSelfBigsMightGuyFightingOpportunityChanceClassFansFamePercentSkinsFortuneStriveAthleteSeekingBackgroundsFighterNarrativeBoxingMmaDimesBest SelfLower Class Author:Jonathan Gottschall