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