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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2023 · 48 MIN

Unlocking Success: Brandon Vera's Inspiring Journey from MMA Fighter to Film Industry Star

from Apogee Strong · host Matt Beaudreau

It is never simple to succeed in life when dealing with challenges. You need to stay committed, consistent and motivated. While forging your own route, you could get lost, but if you keep going, you'll figure everything out. Making the decision to go from being a professional mixed martial fighter to working in the film industry is not common. While some people attempted to do this, few of them were successful. Brandon Vera shares his life experiences dealing with racism as a kid, dealing with pushback, finding success early in his career, and the power of trusting the process. Tune in as you will learn a lot about life, personal growth, and success. Quotes: “Racism right away opened my eyes to the realities of life and helped me realize that I must fight. Life is unfair. That, I believe, was the first lesson it taught me. You need to figure it out.” - Brandon Vera “I believe that this is the reason I have the freedom I have. I don't pay attention to what people think.” - Brandon Vera “I've never had the problem of lacking confidence. I've struggled with the question of whether I truly want to do it.” - Brandon Vera Takeaways: There will be many things in life that you need to figure out on your own. Spend some time getting to know yourself well so that when someone says something negative about you, you won't be upset because you are the one who knows yourself the best. Even though everything will go well for you, people are going to keep focusing on what is wrong with you. Just ignore them and continue your life as you have always wanted to, not paying attention to such types of people. Do you truly want to continue living your life as you do now? Even though you are confident, there may still be instances when you have second thoughts about whether or not you really want to pursue something in your life. Just trust the process itself, and let it control your thoughts. You might be shocked by the outcome even though you're not entirely committed to accomplishing it. Conclusion: The majority of people don't strive for perfection. They are unwilling to invest the necessary time and effort. But going all in is key to success in life. Just go all in on anything you're trying to achieve, and you'll get surprising results. 

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