Firas Zahabi on Developing Mental Toughness

[@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 "

[@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

[@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

[@osmanomaid5793]

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

[@shameemnassiree2780]

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

[@conormcdaddyofficialdickri312]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@GRockBlues]

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

[@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.

[@LucaBakiMMA]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@Aayush2891996]

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

[@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.

[@TheChadavis33]

Powerful Firas Zahabi

[@brandonmcninja]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@plutonium120]

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

[@mikeg1015]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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#

[@alexconnor1054]

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

[@pendem4951]

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

[@themonth]

He's sounding like a great guy 👏

[@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

[@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 💯

[@brandonmcninja]

Excellent. This killing Buddha series is brilliant.

[@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

[@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.

[@TherealSIRenity]

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! 💯💪🏿

[@mehdimfd]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤣👌

[@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.

[@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.

[@lilnathan3307]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelpeters7116]

"I've never seen a guy come in here everyday, having an amazing day, no set backs, and reach the top. Ive never seen it"

[@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.

[@carlosalvarez5115]

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

[@rkurniati11]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@appearances9250]

Now i know where George learnt his words of wisdom.

[@SamSoMite421]

This dude is wise far beyond his age.

[@football-ye3cb]

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

[@flakkanon]

Gratefulness & seeing the bigger picture.

[@MBXD001]

The way he says toughness is very tough!!

[@MrDar187]

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

[@Alpha_Q_up.]

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

[@sijeimanrique583]

watching this helps a lot

[@rorymarkham1025]

A truly great mind and spirit.

[@fabian13333]

The ending was pure gold

[@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.

[@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.

[@Brndndutton]

So Much Truth In This.... Amen.

[@MonarchPoolPlaster]

You're making too much sense.

[@sungjitsu]

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

[@DaigoParry]

"Try not to make it a big deal" My ex- GF told me that. I struggle with a lot of anxiety too. I never forgot her words. Her loving words still ring in my head. I miss her a lot. I regretted saying the hurtful words that turned her away......

[@LeBrow420]

12x12surface that sounds some lyrics

[@Димитрије-ч4б]

Try not to make it a big deal

[@firstexodus9250]

move on pricj

[@terranceparris4169]

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

[@strokesidedesignsllc4969]

I love listening to this guy!

[@loucozzarius5374]

Great advices: you can tell which books he read by listening to this interview. Smart guy. The only thing I disagree with: real depression is a medical condition that needs treatment and support. It's not just a matter of having motivation.

[@sakusaaristo191]

Exactly. Firas has great insights to many things in life but on the matter of real medical depression he fails, but to be fair so do almost everyone who don't have first hand experience about depression and i can't blame them as, when you are mentally healthy, it's really hard to grasp how it truly is, even for someone who has been through it in the past.

[@Shambolic2000]

Agreed

[@jonathanm499]

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

[@silviomhula5837]

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

[@RuiMiguelMarques_Portfolio]

Firas is a true thinker!

[@IssarCerrato]

Running marathons and doing an IronMan thats some tough shit that most people could easily do and learn alot from. I got mentally strong with things in life thanks to that.

[@scorpio1154]

Issar Cerrato right 💪

[@Subject__]

My god this whole video is amazing EVERY word

[@da835t]

I literally think like this. Amazing!

[@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.

[@robinbuchanan4794]

I agreed with everything that he said except for finding a good thing in every bad thing that happens.

[@DePeaceHunter]

that's actually the best part

[@chrishinchliffe2412]

What an insightful individual, great listening

[@DeenLife]

Gotta love that dude. God bless you bro❤

[@illegal_notes]

This kid will coach GSp one day and they will become a champion

[@flecha213]

GXNT PROJECT hahahahah

[@DrAdnan]

So much wisdom in a short time.

[@daviddugan6046]

F#%^* awesome 48 years young 4 stripe purple ....listen to him

[@Mothercow1]

Best video I’ve seen from him

[@ColoradoBengal]

Seriously... why are you playing this annoying music over the top of someone that you are interviewing?

[@KillingBuddha]

+Kevin Joubert I'll get it right eventually.

[@ColoradoBengal]

+Killing Buddha Sorry. Didn't mean to sound so harsh. But I've seen a few vids with similar issues. Like... a soothing yoga for BJJ video, but it had blaring music over the top. Great interview series, and thank you for that. Just don't "over produce" it. The music in the middle of the interview.... I just don't see what it adds.

[@KillingBuddha]

No problem. I thought it added a nice atmosphere to the interview. It seems to overpower what the person is saying though.

[@Systemlol]

+Killing Buddha It does give very nice atmosphere. It suits very well.

[@KillingBuddha]

Okay cool. Good to know. I think he has valid criticism though. Some people have mentioned that it overpowers Firas and distracts from what he's saying at some points.

[@illougal_invader]

Persistence is not the same as or as having happiness. Some people are born in a war ridden country. Some are send to wars. Some are mentally unstable. Some lack insight. And I like to see you give another interview after switching from job to job and life to life and between health and sickness a couple of times and see if you are as persistent as you say you are. Not everyone is gifted with the right genes the right upbringing the ideal friends or insight in what it intales to be or become a full human with a full human experience or have the capability or opportunity to obtain or maintain that.

[@enjoyyourlife2518]

You want to fight , you fight . Fight till you've learned what fighting is . I fight best when im very happy . I love the smiley faced fighters. There is animals , crazy mofos , all types . Be you , ,be in the flow and believe how good you are in a non asshole way. Edit ... Timing is everything lol

[@omarraymundo3369]

I can watch these all day long ! 🤔

[@mpumi1024]

this man said the most

[@AKAMMArduk]

Still a gem

[@xXIceShowerXx]

Sounds like reads stoic books, the cosmic part especially sounds like Marcus Aurelius

[@bjaMoke]

Firas sounds like a dope dude with his head on straight. Fight on.

[@joeyboone3522]

YODAAAAAAA this man is the definition of Wisdom

[@eddypena6304]

I wish the music was off so I can really hear what he said

[@mustang19ms]

man it's true that we have more commodities than ever before, but we are more miserable because we're losing human connections, community, struggle, connection to nature, it's true that we're living better than ever, but it's only from commodities point of view, in all other human aspects, we're living worst than ever

[@koacabebe6723]

Fatigue will make any man mortal... cardio is king. You have better cardio you will win.

[@b.jgurung9869]

Thanks coach firas zahabi. You are the man.

[@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.

[@saads3111]

Wise beyond his years.

[@lusagamtc974]

Firas....i wish you were my coach brooo....

[@josephayala1511]

I must admit, I used to have preconceived (negative) opinion on Firas.. every time I hear him talk, I'm embarrassed that I did.

[@therealjag]

Because you're racist by default

[@josephayala1511]

@@therealjag you're an idiot

[@zombiewack]

What a great coach

[@HIMCULES]

The "experts" know that Tyson knocked out Douglas first, the ref just gave Douglas a real slow count...