Professional MMA fighter Josh Frazier knows exactly what happens when the bottom falls out of the "safe" path in life. After losing his corporate job, his home, and suffering the devastating loss of his mother, Josh found himself with absolutely nothing left to lose. Instead of folding under the immense…
In order for you to grow and for your life to change, you have to be connected to something bigger than yourself. You can’t do everything on your own, which means you have to learn how to rely on faith. When you allow faith to be your foundation, you finally…
When you’re going through a dark time, it’s easy to become consumed by your own thoughts. You get so inundated with your own struggles that you start to forget about the people who need you. But the reality is, you have a purpose and people who rely on you to…
Why do we wait until someone’s gone to finally show that we care? It’s a harsh reality that people will suddenly find the time to pick out a suit, write a eulogy, and show up to a funeral, but they will not make the time to reach out while you’re…
True relentlessness isn’t just about pushing yourself; it’s about being there for the people in your corner. CEE Brown reminds us that if you are going through something difficult, you should never be afraid to reach out. A true friend is someone who is always there for you and ready…
CEE Brown found himself in a completely dark room with no distractions and realized he did not want to stay in that headspace. Instead of sitting in the darkness, he recognized that he operates best off of pain. He turned to music, let the pen flow, and used that difficult…
Award-winning hip-hop artist CEE Brown has spent his entire life fighting a brutal, exhausting war inside his own head. After losing his father at just three years old, navigating severe depression, and surviving homelessness at nineteen, he poured his pain and insecurities into a microphone to find his voice. But…
We constantly let our egos dictate our decisions by focusing on the fear of losing or the pressure to maintain a perfect record. Instead of letting that fear keep you on the sidelines, check in with yourself and trust your preparation. Tell yourself that it is completely normal for you…
While there is absolutely a time to mourn your losses, replaying those negative narratives on a loop will keep you stuck in a cycle of shame and prevent you from moving forward. Avoiding those lies is an actual form of discipline because it forces you to stay accountable for the…
When you are faced with an opportunity that scares you, it is easy to let the fear of losing dictate your decisions. But true relentlessness means having the faith to take the leap anyway. It is about trusting in God and remembering that you have been guided and protected through…
You tell them to "fail forward." But do you give yourself that same grace? Many of us struggle to apply our own advice to our own lives. If you have the wisdom to tell others to embrace their failures, you have to be willing to do the same for yourself.…
It’s easy to let anxiety take over, convincing yourself that you have to perform just to be loved, valuable, or worthy. But you will always perform your best when you eliminate those heavy expectations and focus on the joy of the process. Shift your mindset away from the pressure to…
For many high performers, the ultimate trap is tying their entire identity and self-worth to their daily accomplishments. Former Division 1 track athlete, current BJJ Brown Belt, and high school wrestling coach Maiah Yankello knows exactly how destructive that fragile identity can be when life forces you to pivot. In…
When the journey gets tough and you have to fight for what you want, you must be willing to dig deeper and fight harder than anyone else in the room. If life tests you, you have to be ready to go the distance and take it there. Adopt the mantra,…
Whether you want to advance in your career, start a podcast, or become a champion, you have to be willing to follow a strict process every single day. That repetition is what creates true discipline. If you want to be elite, you have to take the mundane tasks seriously and…
Life is full of wins and lessons, but it’s entirely up to you to apply those lessons. When life knocks you down, it’s an opportunity to prove your resilience and get back up stronger than before. The ground is no place for a champion. Keep pushing forward, keep learning, and…
Many people experience a setback and immediately look for a new answer, a new coach, or a new environment. But true growth comes from owning your losses. When you catch a tough break, you have to resist the urge to make excuses or blame your team. Double down on your…
It’s easy to surround yourself with people who will tell you what you want to hear. But the greatest coaches and mentors in your life are the ones who are willing to be hard on you and tell you what you are doing wrong. You have to be coachable enough…
Two years ago, undefeated amateur MMA fighter Luke Martin sat down with us right before suffering a devastating first loss that nearly made him quit the sport entirely. Refusing to let his story end in a locker room, the former NCAA Wrestling Champion leaned into his relentless DNA of hitting…
When an opportunity arises that tests your abilities or pushes your limits, your first instinct might be to back down. Ignore that instinct. Sign up, commit, and figure it out along the way. You know deep down what you are capable of, so stop letting a momentary wave of doubt…
We are so quick to count ourselves out before we even try. Cheyenne had that exact same thought before her first cage fight, but she stepped in anyway and walked out with a win. Stop letting fear dictate your limits. Take the leap, do the thing that scares you, and…
This leads you to value yourself less than you value other people. That negative self-talk makes it incredibly easy to talk yourself into giving up and letting yourself down. But that internal narrative is objectively a lie. You have to recognize your own worth and refuse to let your deepest…
You might have a lot of imposter syndrome and jitters, but you can’t talk yourself out of the rooms you deserve to be in. It doesn’t matter what the circumstances are or if you didn't follow the exact same path as everyone else; if you train just as hard as…
Motivation is a fleeting emotion, but discipline is what actually builds an unbreakable habit. On the days you want to quit, the simple act of just showing up is a massive victory. You might not hit a personal record or learn something entirely new, but you proved that you can…