3x World Muay Thai champion Ognjen Topic gives us his insight on building the mental fortitude of an elite level athlete.

Show notes:

  • [00:00] Growing up with Taekwondo and training/fighting without his parents' consent
  • [2:52] Coach Ray talks about Ognjen's ultimatum to his family
  • [4:33] "It becomes easy work"
  • [5:03] Social media and the business behind the scenes
  • [8:34] Was there ever a point that you questioned whether or not you should be fighting?
  • [9:37] If it didn't pan out, what would've happened?
  • [12:06] "When I turn pro, this is gonna be so easy"
  • [17:24] "I don't want people thinking I'm some kind of machine"
  • [19:50] Maximizing every session possible
  • [22:47] Closing thoughts