Meet the ex-MMA fighter that teaches poker players about PAIN... 1hn4i

Meet the ex-MMA fighter that teaches poker players about PAIN... 1hn4i

GTO Wizard - The best way to learn and practice GTO!Use this link to sign up: https://gtowizard.com/p/jungleman The JungleVerse and sharpen your skills in a community built for winners: https://enterthejungleverse.com/This episode is absolutely wild.You know those stories that sound made up? Like, who actually stitches their own face between rounds? Or bets on a 24-hour cycling challenge when they can barely ride a bike?Meet Lincon "Bad Boy" Rodrigues. Ex-underground fighter turned mental game coach. The stories this guy told me had me like "wait... is this actually real?"But here's what's crazy - this isn't even about the fighting.There's this one moment where he breaks down why poker players (including myself) have been thinking about mental toughness all wrong. Made me completely rethink my approach to the game.Want to know why some of the highest stakes players are now putting themselves through physical challenges? Or why this dude got me doing things I never thought I'd try?Watch till the end for his theory on pain that'll blow your mind. Also, wait till you hear what he did with $800 in his early fighting days...Trust me, just watch. You'll see what I mean.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction to "Bad Boy" Rodrigues02:32 Origin of the "Bad Boy" Nickname07:10 First Fight Story: 17-Year-Old vs. 240lb Opponent13:42 $800 Fight: The Bloody Nose Battle19:15 The 24-Hour Cycling Challenge26:38 Fighting Through a Broken Jaw31:54 The DIY Stitch-Up Story38:20 Making Friends with Pain43:15 From Fighter to Mental Coach48:30 Power Doesn't Corrupt, Power Reveals52:45 The Warriors vs. Gardeners Philosophy57:10 Training High Stakes Poker Players01:02:35 Simple Habits That Change Everything01:08:40 The Truth About Longevity01:14:25 Advice for Poker Players01:19:50 The Pain Philosophy01:24:30 Final Thoughts on Mental ToughnessFollow "Jungleman" Dan Cates: Instagram:@thedancates X (Formerly Twitter): @junglemandan  Poker Academy today using this link: https://www.preflop.academy/?via=dan