The Obstacle Is The Way | The Mindset of Alex Pereira

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Who would you like to see the last stoicism video on? Let me know down below! First Stoicism Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnSQioqQiturmK8&ab_channel=PsychologyofTheFight

[@teddystriker]

Maybe someone like khabib, Cory sandhagen, Robert Whittaker or maybe shavkat rakhmonov

[@TEYZU]

Rory MacDonald or Carlos Condit.

[@Adrian_B114]

Jiri prochakza

[@Nonehelloworld]

♾️♾️ - Francis Ngannou - Jiri Prochazka - GGG Gennady Golovkin Which books would you suggest to learn stoicism ?

[@bingbing6372]

Dustin Poirier pls 🙏

[@drake10X]

I really admire Pereira's mindset

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Me too!

[@bestbest3253]

He was hungry and hungry ppl have the best motivation

[@00piper18000]

​@@PsychologyOfTheFight now do a video of all the times stoicism didn't work

[@believerrrrr]

@@00piper18000it always works if u follow it correctly

[@Horvat04]

Stipe smash this guy 10 of 10 times, the real stoic one, pereira is a weight bully probably all his life.

[@michaeltye467]

♾️ It's refreshing to see someone in the sport who has no need to put up a front in the name of promoting a fight. He knows who he is, he doesn't need to try and be someone else

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

We can all strive to get to that level of true confidence and inner belief!

[@liamfernandez1457]

as a recovering alcoholic who trains boxing, Pereira is my favorite fighter. huge inspiration

[@chrispraz877]

Love Alex's story. He battled his toughest opponent from the get-go...himself. The rest is all gravy for him. Let's go Poatan !!!

[@matheusbarbosa099]

" A Man conquerer the world by conquered himself "🔥💯 that is a strong statement

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

It's the truth brotha! "When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm." I've got another stoicism one coming out since you guys really liked it!

[@jayn6943]

One thing that Pereira doesn't normally talk about, but was fundamental for his chose to stay in Kickboxing was the death of his brother. He only talked about it about a week of his rematch with Izzy.

[@Tobiasu]

This, and now his sister (who helped him with his kids) came to light. After he defeated Khalil he stayed in SLC to suport her in Karate Combat . Taking care of his own ❤

[@Aden-wn1of]

After seeing his reaction to his loss to adesanya it makes me respect him more. He truly represents stoicism. Amazing video 👍

[@michamarkuszewski4546]

on my way to become an alcoholic

[@thestoictime]

A really good way how you describe Stoicism with these champions.♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! Who else do you see it in?

[@spencer9209]

As a stoic myself im a huge fan of pereira

[@cardude1992]

I love Alex Periera. He's the introverted Goat. Let's go champ.

[@DanHayashi100]

♾ great video bro, i heard about pereira 1 year ago and i was jobless and adicted to MJ, so i got inspired by his history, now i'm clean for 1 year and i got a good job. Never give up! From Belém - Pará hoping him to defend his belt here in Brasil so I can watch my hero

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I love stories like that, man. "When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can do us no harm." You beat your demons and now you go out into the world unstoppable my friend

[@pedro78925]

♾ Pereira is by far, my favorite fighter, not only because he is Brazilian, but because of how humble and dedicated he is.

[@mariolongtin8271]

Well done, great job man! You clearly understand stoicism and I enjoyed how you were able to apply it with Pereira.

[@Carnitch]

Love these types of videos a perfect mix of philosophy and the art of war that is professional fighting

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! And it's true - there's a huge mental element that is very overlooked!

[@Incognegro728]

♾️ I always like Stoicism. And now it’s being explained from the standpoint of a fighter. Good stuff

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! I'm currently working on a third one for the series!

[@letsunnahgoforth]

He is the epiphany of the philosophy of stoicism in thr modern world

[@mitchellwallick1947]

Great video as always. I was sad to see Izzy lose the way he did at the end, but after this I’m happy for Alex.

[@ethanguizzo9681]

♾ I’m so excited for the next video, this one was amaizng, Im curious about how u even begin to make these, really seems like the quality of content is so high, how u make them as often as u do blows my mind. Also this video hits me in the feels, I related with “the obstacle being the path” This makes me feel better about some personal things I’m going through right now Amazing!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you! To be honest, I don't think my process is ideal, it really does take me a lot of brainstorming, writing, re-writing, researching, etc. But I enjoy the process and I love reading comments like this from people the videos help. You're gonna make it brotha

[@ethanguizzo9681]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight whatever ur doing keep it up! And thanks man, these videos help me get through it, lot of deep themes. The Izzy video is my favourite one!!!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

@@ethanguizzo9681 I really appreciate that, man. The Izzy one took me months to put together and it didn't do very well from a viewership standpoint, but reading this: that it had an impact, makes it so worth it!

[@ethanguizzo9681]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight I’m glad my comment makes it worth the hard work u put in the video The Izzy video had a huge impact on me, I loved the self actualizing topic because that’s something I live my life by, I just didn’t know how to put in words ig. That video made me proud of who I am. But man, u should be so proud regardless! I wish I could put out content like u, I just don’t know which good editing software to use lol if u read this what do u use? Keep up the grind to man!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

@@ethanguizzo9681 It's really easy to fall victim to the trap of comparison, honestly. I notice other channels putting out content that's just clipped up videos, or something pretty simple to make, and it blows up. It makes me look at a project I'm spending weeks on and think maybe it's not worth the effort. But hearing that it really profoundly impacts someone makes it all worth it! I made 90% of my videos on iMovie, and not even the latest version of iMovie. Just the one that came with my Macbook. Now I have final cut pro, but that idea is in your head. I know that because I went through the exact same thing. I thought about making a KZbin channel for years and years, but it was always "I'm not smart enough," or "who would listen to me," or "I don't even know how to edit." All ideas the mind creates and justifies because at the very core was the truth - I was scared. Then I finally started making videos and I realized there was nothing to be scared of. You're always gonna suck at the beginning, but you get better as you go, and even if it doesn't work out, it's a better feeling to try and fail than always wonder

[@bingbing6372]

I can tell how passionate you are about your videos man.. no matter what keep going bro because it will pay off and you got mad skills!!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for your support on my last few videos, I sincerely appreciate you!

[@kingartifex]

not gonna lie, I honestly thought you would say that one day he walked into a bookstore and found a copy the the meditations

[@BrockSpr]

♾ One of my favorite content creators, so much life changing information. Keep crushing it brother

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Means the world, thank you!

[@robertburnett4845]

♾ I am and have been a huge fan of stoicism/philosphy and your channel honestly has the best content around philosophy/psychology I've ever seen. Seriously, incredible work!! I can tell how much hard work you put into these videos and I rewatch many of them to help me navigate through life and somewhat psychoanalyze people. Thank you

[@beastt-_]

love stoic philosophy, keep em coming!

[@leonardogranic-flores1860]

Listening to his story helped me get sober, and i aint never lookin back

[@ZemarRed]

♾loved it man. best Pereira video so far

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words more than you know!

[@neilverma319]

This channel is fantastic, bro. I’m learning so much from the videos you’re putting out. Keep it up!

[@chewbacca3269]

♾️ This was a great video. I really like Pereira and his mindset very humble and all. This is very inspirational.

[@MTwinsAllDay]

I always liked the philosophy of stoicism, no wonder Pereira is one of my favorite fighters to watch ♾️

[@nesuhizu0814]

Great mindset,great fighter,great video ❤ ♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you brotha

[@sashaneate744]

Man, I really like what your doing. Your somehow able to see and apply psychological theories / philosophies to these fighters and then somehow capture it in a visual way so we as the viewer understand how it functions in real life. Incredible.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for the kind words! I do my best to try to make it as practical and understandable as possible, because it's how I learn best. Do you have a specific psychology theory or philosophy you have a particular interest in learning more about through a fighter?

[@sashaneate744]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight That’s a great, thought provoking question which I’ve never thought of. When you look at Leon Edwards & Charles Olivieras surging domination, it’s unquestionable the power that ‘self-belief’ holds. Which is a term commonly thrown around, but which sadly few really understand and struggle to incorporate daily. On a personal level, I love Jiris application of meditation, Zen Buddhism, mindfulness & non-duality. He’s very clear on the ‘present’ moment, and is very aware of his egoic drives. It’s clear these teachings allows the freedom to express himself in the cage, access the ‘flow’ state and not succumb to wants & desires. He demonstrates the power of going within. In addition Khabib & his unwavering self-discipline and how that’s transpired into an unbeatable career. From the perspective of my mental health journey, and working within the NHS in a very challenging and complex mental health hospital it would be fascinating to enquire on how fighters deal with mental health challenges such as depression. As your aware, the likes of the Volkanovskis, Khabibs, Yan’s, they just seem unbreakable and untouchable mentally. I’m fascinated in how they do it. They come across like nothing can ever defeat them, as if they have full control of their minds. Myself, and people I know, and work for, this isn’t reality, and internally life is very challenging. It would be fascinating to know how they do it, and how we can all apply it to our lives. They just seem to be in absolute control of themselves and their lives.

[@C.Bastard]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight You didn't asked me, but I'd like to make a suggestion still. I'd like a video explaining why fighters from Brazil tend to be more humble, obviously inffluenced by the oriental martial arts that always were the major force as far as martial arts goes in Brazil(Judo, BJJ, Muay Thai and Karate) in comparison with some North-American fighters that are more inffluenced by Boxing and Wrestling, which have a different cultural background and therefore, produces fighters with equal talent and skill, but with different mindsets. I'm not just bashing boxing and wrestling, I think these sports have a commercial culture that's way more developed than its oriental counterparts which were founded in a precapitalistic era.

[@lawrence8428]

Great breakdown. Deeply insightful.

[@jalenikezeue4114]

am So Happy that Alex Abandoned His addiction

[@pmelsner]

Awesome and comprehensive video

[@ChaosKube]

♾ Best channel on KZbin keep it up g

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you so much! Means a ton

[@believerrrrr]

Future light heavyweight champpp

[@danielmattar]

Chama 🔥🔥🤜🏼🤛🏽

[@BFanAaron3Jin]

you think imma not watch a video to the full length when it says Alex Periera and Stocism? Now I will share this video to my infinite contacts list!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I appreciate you brotha!!

[@jaybest1787]

I can't stop watching these vids. Thanks!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

You're very welcome! which did you like best?

[@Thelastsamurai_7]

♾️ Thanks buddy this video really helped me.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Love to hear it. You are very welcome my friend

[@rickandrews9302]

♾️ Dude is a straight up assassin in that cage

[@B9.5S4]

♾️ thank you for the good content!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@zwrld3536]

♾️ this is such a good vid. this shows why alex has the cold stone face he has and why he is humble throughout all his fights

[@marcusispoor]

not everythings a setback but sometimes we need to be setback in order to see and find our true paths, another great video in the books man. ♾️

[@rodrigocustodio1955]

Excellent video!

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you!

[@jnik1887]

Yo homie! This content is awesome! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos! ♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you brotha, couldn't do it without you!

[@michael6774]

Great content man keep it up 🎉

[@nok316]

♾ thank you. What an inspiration.

[@sagnikroy2002]

Iam just inspired by Alex peraira, and I loving him more when I saw he uses stocism, respect champ ❤💪🏻

[@yannis.yeegeo]

♾️♾️, brilliant vid , thank u for your work n analysis brother. Keep em comin

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for the kind words my friend, will do!

[@chadgalavan]

Amazing

[@hannsome]

Drinking everyday from the age of 12? Alcohol is the real breakfast of champions

[@Justday216]

♾️ I always knew about stoicism but never about exactly how it is until I stumble across your video on different fighter having stoicism thank you now I know exactly what I need to work in order to conquer myself

[@noobgod031]

great video dude

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it brotha!

[@Student.089]

Very good video, thank you much♾️

[@N4rayan_]

♾️ really helped bruh especially im a fan of poatan ❤

[@TDOGONYT]

Love your videos. You’ve inspired me to make similar content.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Wow, thank you! I really love that. I want the videos I make to inspire people - either to improve, or change something in their life for the positive. Glad it's having an effect for you!

[@elenanitoi1038]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight next video try with khabib mentality beacuse he says never lose în training

[@Romeoz06]

I love your videos. The Colby and Masvidal was a masterpiece. But this is something else as I truly resonate with the concepts of Stoicism. The deep insight of the mind of a fighter can truly reflect our own inner mind, in life, in challenges, in everything. You definitely see life and others around you, through a different lenses. Please keep it up bro and keep inspiring.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I sincerely appreciate the kind words. It's reassuring to hear things like this - that Colby video was one of my worst performing videos in terms of objective metrics like views, but I was really proud of it when I put it out, I just figured there wasn't a desire for that kind of stuff. It's awesome to know people really enjoyed it. It's really my vision with this channel to do that - to help uplift people through the lens of mma fighters; to give people insight they can bring back to their own life to benefit themselves. I'll do my best, thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment

[@tomeastman3687]

♾ thanks for these videos bro, they're great

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

You're welcome bro, thanks for checkin em out!

[@surajkamble3538]

Legendary Alex poatan☝🤝👍

[@peter_the_mid]

♾ let's go poatan

[@liam10123]

The obstacle is the path. I like that

[@MuerganoZFG]

Great vid, watched till the end

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Did you tho

[@sammybaileyjr]

infinity emoji here * great video!

[@doug5434]

Fun fact: Purple dye was the most expensive color which is why no countries have purple in their flags

[@somersby64]

♾️ I needed to watch this at this point in my life.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Glad you found it brotha

[@ivanramirez1352]

Infinity emoji ♾

[@jose_martinez_aibar130]

♾️ keep doing this videos brother

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you for the support brother

[@KarthikSoun]

Stoicism, Buddhism, Advita Hinduism, Confusious are real evolutions of the human sprit. My Grandfather was a Atheist he gave back to his village which is Justice, he was integral and all of this is in me to. This is mans natural expression. Missionary idealogies are the problem not the individual. Given a chance the individual will become naturally Stoic or understand the play of Maya.

[@mohamedelsharkawy2469]

Love your videos, bro!!!

[@tishodx]

Great video, earned yourself a subscriber!

[@r.r.7497]

🔥 🔥 Chama!

[@andrei3154]

Good luck out there bro

[@MorfMMA]

♾️ great vid as always

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you thank you thank you as always

[@s_m8479]

♾️ love the content

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Love the support

[@luankaiowa6847]

Amazing video brother 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TEYZU]

♾ I enjoy every secod of your content,especially these videos about stoicism. Really keeps me going in a hard chapter of my life and motivates me to keep going forward. Thank you 🙏🏼.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Tough times don't last, tough people do. You'll make it my friend. A tiny book that helped me rethink difficult times was "Peaks and Valleys," I recommend it! Thank you for watching the video my friend

[@saucybaka4690]

♾ Great video. One of my favorite mma channels on KZbin. Keep it up !

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you my friend!!

[@marcus8685]

This is beautifully done.

[@ChamalaHarris]

Thank God no disco backgrmusic in your vid

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I need more disco background music

[@hareshPS1987]

♾ great stuff again

[@NEREVAR_edits]

Vale lembrar que o seu irmão mais velho foi assassinado por se envolver no mundo do crime, isso deve ter influenciado em suas decisões e amadurecimento pessoal

[@ajsounds]

Keep em coming man ♾

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Will do brotha! Appreciate you

[@theodoreresultan3312]

♾️ inspiring

[@ColdEraOfficial]

♾️, I'm on a journey of better myself and improving my mental fortitude stoicism really has caught my attention thank you for the video 🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

You are very welcome brotha. You will make it through the other side and become unconquerable

[@choromatty619]

great video! keep it up! ♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it bro! Thank you for checking it out!

[@LmI05124]

Great video!

[@DexterHaven]

By this same logic, Alex will treat losing the UFC belt as a chance to better himself. Like Bas Rutten did, I hope he becomes a submission expert next, to complete his game.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

I absolutely think he will use this opportunity to improve

[@Saber23]

Glad you were able to post this again, sucks KZbin took it down in the first place but at least it’s back, this is one of my favourite breakdowns of yours 🙏❤️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Hey, thank you for being such a fan of the channel, I genuinely appreciate it a ton! Glad you liked it!

[@MixYourWay]

♾️ Way to go brother. Really enjoyed this piece 🙏🔥

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you brother! I'm glad so many people are liking the stoicism stuff, it's a life changing philosophy!

[@NoOne-mx4nx]

Good video, brother. ♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate it, brother!

[@Xyzctx]

♾️ Great video brother

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Thank you brother, truly appreciated!

[@HellspawnKickboxer]

Infinite ♾️

[@HILAL19564]

I've always wondered wether Alex Pereira would've become so good if he never would have these obstacles so great video for answering the question.. Adesanya claims to be humble but he's the total opposite of Pereira. Pereira is truly humble and stoic. Adesanya's victories got to his head he became and imo always was an unlikable bully type character. Total opposite of Pereira

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

What makes you say Adesanya is a bully?

[@HILAL19564]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight let's put it like this.. He's very insecure because he's bullied.. I can tell by the way he reacts if someone is even talking innocent trash talk. He gets very defensive and gets almost always in some kind of a beef with his opponents and reverses it in being the bully himself in the way he starts to trash talk. He's cocky and arrogant because he's very insecure because he's bullied.. Aah damn this is very difficult to formulate because my main language isn't English.. I simply know by his behavior he's the total opposite of Alex Pereira. If you think I'm wrong enlighten maybe I'm totally wrong but this is my view of izzy... Great video btw

[@PatkaBoy831]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight .. because of how he acts?

[@charlierice1593]

@@PatkaBoy831 uhhh, he asked what specifically. You added absolutely zero insight.

[@Aureus_10]

@@charlierice1593want more proof now look at him now 😂

[@jameshernandez1006]

I needed this ♾️

[@gregjerry4110]

Great video ♾️

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Appreciate you bro!

[@Andiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

♾️ Chama! 🗿

[@ufca2z]

I love your videos. These are life lessons right off the bat 😊

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

Just in the beginning of the video I guess ;)

[@ufca2z]

@@PsychologyOfTheFight the content is Neat!!

[@pedroaravena8238]

Alex is an inspiration to our people in Brazil. After Christ, Stoicism is the path.

[@PsychologyOfTheFight]

That's amazing to hear. Stoicism really can help anyone through anything