Firas Zahabi on Developing Mental Toughness

In this part of the interview, Firas told me what words of wisdom he has for his fighters before a fight and his thoughts on developing mental toughness.
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[@deparko]

“Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one” ― Bruce Lee

[@peterfrancis7]

What a great quote.

[@Themindofreyrey]

OSS! 🙏🏻

[@Daniel9Colorado]

Don't ask for light weights, ask for stronger arms

[@jibbarich]

Or, "do not pray"

[@lokilucario]

I thought it was " acquire the strength "

[@eugenesong8357]

I wish Firas was my older brother

[@quest1524]

+Eugene Song or some kind of personal life guru lol

[@eugenesong8357]

Are you my daddy?

[@MMABeijing]

i wish he was my gf

[@martialmusicman]

@@quest1524 Or some kind of...coach...or something...

[@Jambajuice89]

Eugene Song I wish he was my dad

[@henchgamer6996]

I could listen to firas zahabi talk all day, everyday. This man is a pool of knowledge. Thank you for this video

[@TigerStyle786]

100% agree, the man devoted 20 yrs to philosophy alone. So if you wanna learn and learn fast, Firas is going to compress and ooze knowledge when he open his mouth. It's like every sentence is music to the ear, full of wisdom. Love him, i am glad that he is a brother in faith, our communities need more people like him who are just great human specimen. 6:17 amazing msg!

[@gstacks510]

A pool of "belief"...

[@dustinchen]

Sike

[@lucashowell4263]

Couldn't agree more - his commentary on just about any topic - philosophy to fighting is magical. Great thinker.

[@SwapBlogRU]

He's pretty cool

[@osmanomaid5793]

The type of dude to knock you out and still be your boy

[@conormcdaddyofficialdickri312]

He’s like everybody’s big brother. What a humble guy. 👊🏼🍻

[@shameemnassiree2780]

He is not only MMA expert but also Man of Knowledge and Reason.

[@ca177]

Old Japanese proverb: Seven Times Fall Down, Eight Times Get Up..

[@Ballu12345]

Old Indian Proverb: Mehendi(henna Natural Hair Color) gives out its colour after its crushed on stone

[@alexmanousos1]

Firas Zahabi, Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson... just some of the men who I have never met, yet have played a crucial role in developing my understanding of existence in a way that helps me to become a better human being

[@bbjonas4233]

I'm a female endurance runner, but I love the MMA fighter mindset. I fight. It's just a different type of fight:)).

[@Jack-mu4cq]

Mix them both together like the Diaz bros

[@eastonhenke3842]

Damn right. Keep going!

[@golf_clap_]

BB Jonas you run

[@citizenofterra]

I'm just wondering, genuinely curious, why was the female aspect important? MMA has female fighters too.

[@NoahDavidFrancis]

I love you

[@KnightXIXVII]

Being rich and comfortable by historical standards may be the source of depression. If there's nothing to strive for, all is lost.

[@ManofUlster]

Very well said, I think you’re absolutely right there.

[@FREEDOMFORUKRAINE2024]

Like in the video game Dark Souls, if you dont have anything to fight for everything becomes meaningless and you become a empty husk waiting out your days being controlled by your lowest urges.

[@sweynforkbeard8857]

My father used to say that "he'd been rich, and he'd been poor, and, believe me, rich is better". I believe him. Bad things are going to happen to you. You just have to fight through them. That being said, destroying you body and brains through fighting is not going to help you in the long run.

[@bobby9458]

sweyn forkbeard of course id rather be rich, but I’d rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable

[@KryptonKr]

sweyn forkbeard I’d rather be rich too but you’ll never be grateful for being rich if you’re never poor. There’s a huge difference when a guy has inherited wealth than someone who builds his wealth from poverty. The difference is in character, that rich guy who inherited it won’t feel as grateful as the one who was in poverty. The rich won’t really see value in their wealth and the person who builds it sees the value in it much more and able to manage their wealth much better than the inherited person. Character matters not the wealth in the end. That is what makes us a better human being not wealth.

[@GRockBlues]

Firas ...a true ambassador of this sport with a ton of humility and life lessons!

[@RogerSartet007]

What fascinates me about this guy is that so much of his assessments on his sport, he translates (on the spot, while he's actually talking about his sport) into life lessons.

[@RogerSartet007]

'Consistency over intensity' I love that one

[@Aayush2891996]

He is a well spoken man, I mean just unbelievably articulate. Godspeed brother.

[@TheChadavis33]

Powerful Firas Zahabi

[@jamesdodenc-lukic1733]

he his beyond his years. smart guy.

[@baheer156]

james Lukić and Muslim

[@ninjachrish]

It's the average person if they lived for 1000 years basically. Some people just take in knowledge and process it at a much quicker rate than the normal person. The knowledge I gain in ten years of life firas may gain in one

[@Subject__]

"Men who wrestle, who box.. they're still cultivating that culture" we are cultivating the Spartan culture. We are Cultivating the Warrior way. ive been in a mental slump recently and the second i hear that my spirits are way lifted 🙂 Im a wrestler, whos been training in taekwondo and have recently joined a Kickboxing class but.. Hearing that quote makes me feel alot better for absolutely no reason 😄

[@rjbatz2623]

Im also a wrestler and maybe because your a wrestler who can learn and add tools quickly you might be beating guys that have been doing karate or kick boxing for years idk I'm just guessing, all ik is the mediocre ppl that have a self defense on their repertoire that isn't wrestling, and they see a wrestler add another set of tools alot get intimidated and that's when you might see women like behavior, not all but theirs jealous dudes out their ik dealing with that once in a while can be a pain in the ass but just remember your roots, and I would subscribe to this guy, he's been in gsp career the whole way through.

[@giacdeg]

I heard of Mr. Zahabi first as a famed trainer of MMA champions, and then saw him speaking for the first time on the Joe Rogan Experience two days ago. What a pleasure to encounter such a wise and knowledgeable man. I do believe I need to learn some Jiu jitsu now.

[@plutonium120]

firas out here webcasting like the cool big brother we never had.

[@trevorcarterva]

I cannot remember who said this, but I think it's good advice: 'Life is not about escaping suffering and pain, but rather learning to accept they exist and learn to live with them.' Suffering and pain can be great teachers.

[@GBBlue1]

The "who" you're looking for is the Buddha, and the "advice" is the Four Noble Truths. You seem to have grasped them intuitively. Well done.

[@brandonmcninja]

This entire killing buddha series was great. Firas is a great speaker.

[@mikeg1015]

Why has this interview not blown up?? This mans a genius!

[@nanoplays1295]

The more i spend watching this guy the better i feel about being alive!! Not only a fight coach but this guys is a real role model. Love you Firas your and outstanding individual!! Grest fighter Great Role model... Respect#

[@citizenofterra]

I really like the point that we are the "billionaires of human history", and yet we cry so much. Great, great thing to remember in times of whinery and sadness. You got a toilet for God's sake!

[@HangTheBankers1]

His 'we're tiny compared to the whole universe' is a good one and something I use. At the end of the day we all die and in the grand scheme of things it doesn't mean a thing.

[@johnneely2035]

Faris, I just love your wisdom and insight man. You say with nobody else says and your level of understanding is so profound. Carry-on doing what you’re doing. You’re making the world a better place one fighter at a time.

[@alexconnor1054]

Excellent perception of life and it's good to hear from a humble guy who knows what he is talking about

[@0anant0]

Wow! Such motivating words! Just replace 'fighting' with whatever issue you are currently facing: job loss, interview, heart break, etc. The advice is golden!

[@mehdimfd]

I keep playing this video over and over .. this guy can change people's lives

[@Sirenity01]

I deeply dream of training at his gym and become a fighter. Everything he says feels like he’s talking directly to me. I’ll be watching this video everyday twice a day thank you for sharing this video! 💯💪🏿

[@MrDar187]

Straight up love this guy and his honest approach. Firas for premier !!!

[@drjohnsonsaysnigga]

I'm glad to have a mentor who sharpens me into a weapon in this never ending battle for better life, but I understand where Firas Zahabi wisdom comes in fighting game, something Kevin Lee really needed.

[@pendem4951]

I like his outlook and is a great ambassador for combat sports

[@themonth]

He's sounding like a great guy 👏

[@sungjitsu]

added to my favorites!! beautiful reminder Firas love your work!!

[@carlosalvarez5115]

I respect this guy so much , he has the best advice

[@ramochoa6943]

Lots of truth in this man> weakness of mind is big, but in addition, life's struggles have become so small in comparison to the struggle to find food, shelter, food, etc... that we are depressed to to lack of anything meaningful. Most people work for someone else, doing something they hate, being a a cog, come home to sleep and watch TV. The answer is to elevate your existence to reflect your authentic nature and desires. IMO

[@lilnathan3307]

This guy is so amazing, just so intrigued with these ideas

[@brandonmcninja]

Excellent. This killing Buddha series is brilliant.

[@flakkanon]

Gratefulness & seeing the bigger picture.

[@jasinAmsterdam1976]

Someone should take conor to this man and keep him there for a couple of months

[@ForeverHues]

Real shit tho

[@theAviatoor]

He’s ego won’t deal with Firas

[@HUNTERHUNTER806]

You nailed the paint 🤣👌

[@strokesidedesignsllc4969]

I love listening to this guy!

[@MonarchPoolPlaster]

You're making too much sense.

[@sijeimanrique583]

watching this helps a lot

[@chrishinchliffe2412]

What an insightful individual, great listening

[@dickspits8819]

Golden advice absolute legendary post every person on this planet should hear

[@rkurniati11]

+Tristar Gym Firas Zahabi is a gem. thank you for all 6 killing buddha videos :)

[@Subject__]

My god this whole video is amazing EVERY word

[@silviomhula5837]

This the fist of the many times I will listen to you Zahabi

[@AJ-td1sb]

He has to one of the most impressive people to ever speak. Would be great to have someone like Firas to go to for advice.

[@Brndndutton]

So Much Truth In This.... Amen.

[@bigtimenative4057]

Hes so true. It's just another day, it's just another Saturday , it's just another fight. Nothing bad is going to happen. You are going home after this and you will continue on with your life as will your opponent and everyone else 💯

[@DeenLife]

Gotta love that dude. God bless you bro❤

[@DrAdnan]

So much wisdom in a short time.

[@da835t]

I literally think like this. Amazing!

[@appearances9250]

Now i know where George learnt his words of wisdom.

[@Alpha_Q_up.]

I just found out about this guy, and I already love the way he thinks. Let's fucking get it.. HOOOAAAHHH !!!!

[@zombiewack]

What a great coach

[@SavoPaddy]

Love the human billionaires of history analogy, that with the reference to being a spec of dust, those two things along should be enough to calm you! Some great advice here.

[@jonathanm499]

Wow... well said by a wise intellectual man.

[@mosulemanji]

Needed this.

[@MBXD001]

The way he says toughness is very tough!!

[@TripleB1218]

Wow. Great interview.

[@omarraymundo3369]

I can watch these all day long ! 🤔

[@Chris-is1rd]

Some very good points until he said; "how many of the greatest men in the world were wrestlers?....99% of them"

[@hacksmurf]

+CHRIS B. Batman was a wrestler.

[@inflamesfan03091993]

+CHRIS B. JOHN CENA

[@yc2560]

+CHRIS B. He's obviously exaggerating to make a point, that's all.

[@pranakhan]

+CHRIS B. Even Confucius was a swordsman. Teddy Roosevelt was a hunter. Lord Byron was a soldier. Wrestlers? maybe not. Warriors? absolutely.

[@heavyhands1383]

+Prana Khan Roosevelt boxed as well.

[@Mothercow1]

Best video I’ve seen from him

[@wyattbreymeyer4033]

comparison to others is the death of creativity and happiness but comparison to ones old self is the source of grit and determination, there is nothing wrong with being weak the problem is staying weak

[@BrianDonato]

It's so interesting how toughness is defined - awesome perspective! It's something I discuss in the latest video on my channel as well, & providing a blueprint for my child on how to be tough. Thank you for the content.

[@lowlypeasant]

Love this guy.

[@MolotovBg]

The music in the background is too loud and annoying but Firas is a legend and I stuck till the end for his wisdom.

[@chaosdweller]

I keep forgetting to subscribe to killing Buddha , I've seen it before numerous times, that chanel name is hilarious. Zahabi knows what he's talking about.

[@thishandleistaken1011]

That's some real wisdom. Stressing out and panicking doesn't allow you to push through hard things, its your body telling you to flee and hide and cower. Makes me think about how beating kids is the opposite of discipline. The opposite of health.

[@anwarsher4282]

One enlightened soul

[@RuiMiguelMarques_Portfolio]

Firas is a true thinker!

[@federicogambassi]

really thank u firas!

[@ryanmaka9471]

I urge everyone to look up Firas’ channel and learn from him. Knowledge is power but remember to be kind to yourself as well.

[@dokocatam]

I respect this guy

[@racuna007]

WOW 😳 🙏🏼 amazing words

[@krucialconflict4633]

We are not just a speck of life... Nore just another Saturday... Life is the most beautiful thing ever observed because of death... Peace & love.

[@hariohutama5812]

Thank you

[@stevep764]

Mr Sakuraba was very relaxed. When asked about being a fighter he said it is very hard, I have won some and lost some.

[@mpumi1024]

this man said the most

[@jamiestwrt]

this guy is bless man

[@itpugil]

Man he took the saying that goes "Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times. Good times create weak men, weak men create hard times." and put it on a more digestible level.

[@mikhailvasiliev6275]

Strong men don't create good times lol

[@itpugil]

@@mikhailvasiliev6275 depends on what you mean by "strong".

[@mikhailvasiliev6275]

@@itpugil I can only assume you mean what most red-pillers mean when they say "strong." Basically entitled meatheads who preach growing a spine but have egos like cheap balloons.

[@itpugil]

@@mikhailvasiliev6275 uh no, but you were predictable. I knew you were going to say that somehow. But no.

[@mikhailvasiliev6275]

Yes. That's how it is realistically. You're being an idealist. Time to snap to reality.

[@shawnmurphy6670]

Watching this as I'm gathering the courage to do my morning burpees lol

[@Wyndamn]

Yeah Burpees are tough but you are definitely Tougher!!!

[@shawnmurphy6670]

@@Wyndamn Of course I did them!! XD Been on a tear cutting weight.

[@SamSoMite421]

This dude is wise far beyond his age.

[@ryanguzman942]

Love this

[@AKAMMArduk]

Still a gem

[@z.3933]

Very strong!

[@benespinoza4384]

Started my jiu jitsu journey in April of this year and I'm competing in my second tournament tomorrow. Thank you for this video it's really helping me with competition anxiety at the moment. I gotta remember not to put so much pressure on myself. I just want to continue to get better and no matter the outcome I'm going to push forward and strive to do just that.

[@geraldblanchard5533]

Vraiment très bon !

[@FR-ty5vn]

Firas, you are a brilliant guy & Jiu Jitsu master! I agree most people are way too soft. Having said that, there are those with real problems & suffering e.g. people seriously ill physically or mentally, or disabled, or having lost loved ones recently, etc.

[@football-ye3cb]

Sahabas r.a. used to wrestle a lot too... Brother Firas is 100% right we are spoil nowdays

[@terranceparris4169]

Long distance running can be placed in the spectrum of strenghtning physical and mental toughness

[@joeyboone3522]

YODAAAAAAA this man is the definition of Wisdom

[@frankzappa951]

Great example for all people.

[@Johnw112]

Genius of a man 👍👌

[@shepherdoffire9263]

Great mindset

[@Textras]

Spot on

[@natbromden5838]

So smart man

[@n1c98]

This is awesome