When it comes to professional boxing, there\u2019s no one more iconic than\xa0 5 X World Champion the great Sugar Ray Leonard. On this episode, I had the opportunity of having a powerful conversation with Ray himself about the evolution of his boxing journey, how fear drives him to be the best, and what it truly takes to become a champion - both inside and out of the ring. \xa0
Sugar Ray Leonard is deeply honest and forthcoming about the trials it takes to become a champion and I can\u2019t wait for you to hear it. This is one powerful conversation that\u2019s not to be missed!
LEADERS: A simple lesson on the insight, thinking and behaviors of what it takes to be great.\xa0
All of us have a desire to be successful. Whether it\u2019s through creating impactful businesses or becoming well-respected leaders, we all want to achieve greatness and stand out for something. But we forget that the journey to becoming special is paved with great sacrifices. Often, those who are called to lead the pack have to walk very lonely roads.\xa0
No one knows this more than former pro boxer, Sugar Ray Leonard. The moment he put on a pair of boxing gloves, he knew he was destined to be a fighter. But not just any fighter -- one that was going to be special.\xa0
In this episode, my co-host, Rick Schaeffer and I had the pleasure of talking to Sugar Ray Leonard about the evolution of his boxing journey from a young boy with a dream to a champion who desires to give back to others.\xa0
Along the way, we gain insight into the high-performance mindset he adopts before each challenge, how fear can help us become better leaders, and how he strives to make an impact both in and out of the ring.\xa0
Key Takeaways / Timestamps:
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 How Sugar Ray Leonard started his boxing journey [1:55]
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 The moment he knew he wanted to be special [6:57]
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Sugar Ray Leonard\u2019s main motivations [8:51]
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 How he prepared before every fight [13:48]
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 How Sugar Ray Leonard views on fear [18:25]\xa0
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Sugar Ray Leonard\u2019s decision to keep returning to the ring [23:30]
\u25cf\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 The loneliness of success [31:40]\xa0
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\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0Ray Leonard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarrayleonard/
\xb7\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation: http://www.sugarrayleonard.com/foundation/
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