A Fighter’s Mindset #24 - Interview: Frankie Edgar, UFC Champion Social Media: Twitter - @FrankieEdgar Instagram - @FrankieEdgar Episode Timestamps - Key Concepts/Quotes: 1:31 Overview of Frankie’s life and career ”I’m approaching ten years in the UFC. Still going at it. Still striving to get another title.” 2:53 How Frankie’s family influenced his career “Just having [my parents] be very goal-driven themselves … it transferred to me.” 5:50 On building self-confidence ”Once I got into MMA, I knew: You can’t just think you’re the toughest guy, you have to have supporting traits to make you the best guy.” 8:28 A glimpse of Frankie’s training ”I tell kids that are wrestling, even teammates now, that are scared that they are going to get tired: If you’re scared to get tired, it’s because you’re not working hard enough in practice.” 11:32 Who Frankie looks up to ”When they’re giving me 100%, I can’t go in and give them 50.” 13:14 On the importance of a team ”It takes a village.” 15:21 On fighting underground in New York City ”I was like: I cannot go out like this. My friends were up there, my old man was up there … grabbing the ropes! In the ring! It was like from a movie.” 15:20 Frankie on his upcoming fight in UFC 205 “Jeremy’s a tough guy. He tries to put guys away … But I’ve seen it all, and I’m motivated to be fighting at home.” 19:34 On fighting on the undercard A Fighter’s Mindset - The Spaniard Podcast www.charlie-brenneman.com ”When you’re accustomed to being the headliner … it’s tough. But I still get paid the same. My mission is still the same.” 21:42 On staying grounded ”You come home, you’re the world champ, and you still gotta change diapers.” 24:11 On losing a title ”To have those close people around you and not any fake people—you don’t feel it as much.” 27:04 Overcoming a loss ”I never walk into a fight thinking I’m going to lose. When I do lose, it’s devastating.” 29:13 How guiding his kids has helped him ”I tell them … I just want effort out of you. So how could I be upset at myself if I’m giving all my effort?” 30:54 On the transforming power of believing in yourself. ”Believe the hype.” Mentioned In This Episode: PEOPLE: Eddie Alvarez - UFC Champion Jordan Burroughs - Olympic Champion John Danaher - BJJ Coach to the stars, Renzo Gracie Academy Mark Henry - Boxing coach to the stars, Frankie Edgar Tyson Griffin - Frankie’s first UFC opponent Jeremy Stephens - Frankie’s next UFC opponent (Nov. 12, 2016) Ricardo Almeida - Former UFC fighter, current BJJ coach, Frankie Edgar PLACES: Clarion University - Frankie’s alma mater The Edge - Wrestling School in NJ Elite Wrestling - Wrestling school in NJ JR’s Ocean Bar & Grill - Frankie’s hometown hangout Lock Haven University - The Spaniard’s alma mater Madison Square Garden - The host of Frankie’s next fight (Nov. 12, 2016) Renzo Gracie - One of the most influential people in BJJ and MMA, Renzo Gracie Academy, NYC EVENTS: UFC 205 November 12 MSG A Fighter’s Mindset - The Spaniard Podcast www.charlie-brenneman.com .