867 Brotherhood of Emotions

Published: Oct. 25, 2019, 2:32 a.m.

b'WRESTLING WITH YOUR FEELINGS.\\nBeing an elite athlete comes with rewards.\\nPeople who work hard and dedicate themselves to their craft deserve the fruits of their labor.\\nThey train hard and make painful sacrifices to achieve their goals.\\nThe money, the fans, the praise, and the accolades come with being the best in your field.\\nBut what is the cost?\\nWhat have you sacrificed to achieve your dream?\\nOutside of your profession, are you able to deal with life and the challenges it presents?\\nIf you sacrificed your emotions in the process, you\\u2019ll have to figure out a way to make yourself whole again.\\nWe must make sure we\\u2019re at our best physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Often that takes just as much work as being great at our craft.\\nFor this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Randy Couture about brotherhood in sports, emotional breakdowns, and the psychology of a professional fighter.\\nRandy has fought in 16 title fights and has six UFC title reigns in the Lightweight and Heavyweight divisions. He also became the 4th pro fighter to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. In addition to his stellar standing in combat sports, Randy is also a successful businessman, actor, and best-selling author.\\nLearn how to stay mentally healthy and emotionally available in Episode 867.\\nIn This Episode You Will Learn:\\nThe power of brotherhood and support during tough times. (2:00)\\nThe dangers that come with suppressing emotions. (3:00)\\nWhy acting helps you to deal with your feelings. (4:20)\\nHow holding back your emotions can be a detriment and ruin relationships. (5:02)\\nIf you enjoyed this episode, check out the show notes, more at http://lewishowes.com/867, and follow me on http://instagram.com/lewishowes'