Michael Jordan not only inspires basketball fans, but also inspires all athletes who pursue perfection.A UFC fighter who can knock out his opponent in 14 seconds looks for inspiration his magnanimity proves this concept. Bryan Battle recently appeared on the podcast with Karyn Bryant. The 29-year-old UFC fighter revealed a quote from Jordan that gave him huge confidence.
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The podcast host believes Bryan’s confidence in the upcoming competition comes from his previous record. However, Bartel believes that while performance does help, it is an ideology that is just as important. “One of my favorite Michael Jordan quotes…he was talking about being able to play without fear…he said it came from his preparation…he prepared so much, he knew what he could do… Fear comes from the unknown.”
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Brian Bartel believes that when you know exactly what you can do, it eliminates a lot of the unknown and gives you a lot of confidence because you know your options beforehand. “Know yourself, know your enemy, and you will win.” He said. It is worth mentioning that in the past two games, “The Butcher” won one by submission within the first 5 minutes, and the other by knockout within 14 seconds.
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Those two experiences are enough to boost anyone’s confidence in future competitions. Battle is scheduled to face Ange Loosa on March 16 at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Battle. Tybra. The 29-year-old boxer still draws inspiration from Michael Jordan’s quotes, which shows the impact the six-time NBA champion has on professional athletes.
What were Michael Jordan’s exact words? What does it mean?
“I know fear can be a hindrance to some people, but for me it’s an illusion. Failure always makes me try harder next time.” said Chicago Bulls legend Eleven. This quote reflects his belief in pure hard work. That spirit has been with Mike since his tenure at UNC, when he told UNC assistant coach Roy Williams that he wanted to be the best player in UNC history. According to ESPN, Jordan even told Williams that he would work as hard as any other player on his high school team.
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However, Williams responded that he needs more if he wants to be the best ever. “‘I’m telling you. No one works as hard as I do,” Roy Williams recalls Jordan’s letter. Jordan also kept his word after entering the NBA. Everything from his intense training regimen to his diet plan is a step towards further improvement. The hard work of that time still has a clear positive impact on this generation of athletes.
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