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UFC 100

UFC 100

Mir vs Lesnar, GSP vs Alves, and Henderson vs Bisping: How do you call it? Mir vs Lesnar: Personally, I hope Mir makes Lesnar look like the amateur he really is. As a matter of fact, I’d love to see Lesnar lose three straight and be forced to either start over or move on altogether. …

Helio Gracie Has Passed Away

Helio Gracie Has Passed Away

Grand Master Helio Gracie passed away Thursday morning at 9:15 due to natural causes. He was 95 years old. His legacy will survive forever in all members of the Gracie Family, jiu-jitsu practitioners around the world, and all those who have benefited from the revolution he began. In his final years, the creator of Gracie …

The Talent Myth?

The Talent Myth?

Branding guru John Moore (Brand Autopsy) recently pointed out two books which similarly discuss how people achieve world-class success. He says, “Both books dispel the notion that talent and intelligence are predictors of success. Both rely heavily on Anders Ericsson’s research into ‘Deliberate Practice.’” Here’s some key quotes pulled by Moore. Geoff Colvin’s TALENT IS …

Lessons from the Octagon, 002

Lessons from the Octagon, 002

Forrest Griffin: Never Give Up In 2003, Forrest Griffin was making the transition from a police officer in small-town Athens, GA., to a bona fide mixed martial artist with an impressive amateur record of 6-0 and a professional record of 6-1, which included wins over Jeff Monson and Travis Fulton as well as a tough …