What is the point of winning? | Robert Drysdale | TEDxTenayaPaseo

This talk describes the struggle of winning as well as asking the question of why we struggle so much in order to win. The answer does not lie in the victory itself as an end, but rather on the pursuit of this victory and appreciating the struggles in order to achieve them. In the struggle lies the true reward, and not the victory itself. Born in the US from a Brazilian mother and American father, and having spent his life between these two countries, Robert Drysdale remains the only person not born in Brazil to have ever won both the IBJJF and ADCC World-Championships, the two most prestigious tournaments in all of Jiu-Jitsu. He has been referred to by Vice Magazine as "America's Jiu-Jitsu Super Hero". Furthermore, he has also cultivated a career in MMA, both as a fighter and as a coach having trained 5 UFC champions. Robert also holds a Bachelor’s degree in History as well as a long-held passion for this discipline. Recently he was able to combine these two passions and produce a documentary about the history of BJJ and MMA in Brazil as well as write a book on the topic. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada where he teaches Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. He is also the co-founder of the international team Zenith Jiu-Jitsu and is the father of two girls. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@Nick-fh9gy]

Great talked , I think of Rudyard Kipling's poem "If". Robert's speech and poem have alot of parallelism. Life lessons,,,Ossss

[@chuckduncan9098]

Robert Drysdale is so well spoken and the topic is important.

[@slick222]

Robert, depression is because our purpose is to be united to God and we replace it with worldly pursuits.

[@karthikaka4086]

Hi

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I have never met Sheryl Sandberg. Please stop calling us Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey.

[@jasonpeterson9362]

His match against Marcelo was crazy…💪

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[@RicPhillips]

Very honest talk and with a very valuable lesson. Thanks Robert.

[@prathipatimothilal6979]

Excellent... Motivated video speaking skills assume sir..... Good its much help full

[@personaldevelopmentuniversity]

Steve Kader, here. This puts a new frame on WINNING. You are correct that you DO LEARN more from the losses.

[@bettybrink5399]

Great perspective! Such a heartfelt story and you are inspiring!

[@MitchellLevy]

What a great question. What is the point of winning? Watching this talk got me thinking Robert. Great job.

[@808BJJ_Black_Belt]

Great 👍 job!!!

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Great share thank you Robert!

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Great talk, Robert!