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Becoming a champion isn\u2019t easy. It requires sacrifice, passion, and above all, commitment. It also sometimes takes just a few kind words from a trusted teacher or coach to make you believe that anythings possible. In this episode, I had the honor of talking to my friend world champion and boxing HOF trainer Buddy McGirt, about his journey to becoming a pro boxer, the major influences in his life and how he was able to stay committed to his hopes and dreams.\xa0

NOTE TO LEADERS: Be a Ms. Seniors to the people in your life!\xa0

When people think of becoming a champion, they only look at the glamorous side of things. With pro boxing in particular, people think that becoming pro is like what they see on tv: the championship fights and the heavyweight titles. But that\u2019s only 1% of the journey. It can take years and years of perseverance before you even become a champion.\xa0

Someone who demonstrates incredible commitment is Buddy McGirt, a two-weight world champion who fought some of the best fighters in his generation. He is also a boxing trainer and was named Trainer of the Year in 2002.\xa0

Ever since Buddy set out to become a boxer, many people could identify the deep passion he had inside of him to succeed. But it didn\u2019t happen overnight. It took him years and a few twists along the journey before he could get there, but he finally became the champion that we know and respect today.\xa0

In this episode, I talk to Buddy about the moment he knew he wanted to become a boxer, his ability to commit no matter what life threw at him, and his desire to serve and be a top trainer.

Leaders: This conversation is a demonstration in commitment and a desire to never quit. If you want something bad enough, you\u2019ll do anything to get there. \xa0

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Key Takeaways:

• How Buddy discovered boxing [2:55]
• The day he discovered he wanted to be a trainer [5:27]
• The moment he knew he was special [8:24]
• The influential coaches he had [20:44]\xa0
• What Buddy learnt about himself on the way to the top[35:50]
• How Buddy dealt with his fear [52:05]

Notable Quotes:\xa0

• \u201cI\u2019m going to give my mamma something to brag about.\u201d
• \u201cThe day after I joined boxing, I wanted to be a trainer.\u201d
• \u201cIf it\u2019s important to you, you\u2019d do anything to get there.\u201d
• \u201cMost people think that they watch ESPN and Showtime and they think that\u2019s pro boxing. That\u2019s 1% of boxing.\u201d
• \u201cIn boxing, I tell people, it\u2019s the loneliest sport in the world.\u201d
• \u201cYou can have 200 people in your entourage, and you get back to the hotel room and you\u2019re all alone.\u201d\xa0