Welcome back to the team room! We have some exciting news. Our team member, Connor Matthews, is fighting in the UFC on March 30th. Ones Ready is proud to be one of his sponsors for this incredible journey! In this episode, Connor shares his journey to the UFC and the challenges he has faced along the way. He highlights the importance of maintaining focus, making sacrifices and the mindset needed to overcome setbacks. Connor also discusses his role as a T3I developer and how he imparts lessons to aspiring candidates. He emphasizes the significance of developing a winning mentality and creating a culture of excellence. Connor's story inspires us to work hard and never give up on our dreams. He reminds us that building a team with diverse skill sets is crucial to achieving success. He also highlights how important it is to earn respect every day and put aside ego. His story teaches us the value of hard work, sacrifice, and team bonds. We are thrilled to support Connor in his journey to the UFC. If you want to be a part of this journey, check out his website and show your support. Remember, with hard work, dedication, and a winning mindset, anything is possible. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:06 Connor's Journey to the UFC 03:38 Maintaining Focus and Making Sacrifices 06:07 Overcoming Setbacks and Staying Motivated 09:27 Imparting Lessons to Aspiring Candidates 11:26 Incorporating Pipeline Antics into Training Camps 13:38 Handling Setbacks and Moving Forward 17:33 Developing a Winning Mentality 21:01 Inspiration from Georges St-Pierre 25:11 Creating a Culture of Excellence 27:01 Preparing for the Fight 29:07 Feeling Grounded and Focused 32:25 The Team Environment and Nothing is Impossible Mentality 33:25 Building a Team 34:09 Competition Mentality 35:23 Earning Respect 36:35 Diversity in Fighting 37:30 Team Bonds in MMA 38:52 Sacrifices for Teammates 40:18 Supporting Connor Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: 1Ready Alpha Brew Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete CardoMax - Promo Code: ONESREADY Dread River - Promo Code: ONESREADY Eberlestock - Promo Code: OR10 Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY Trench Coffee Company - Promo Code: ONESREADY The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The host, guests, and affiliated entities do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship, and the podcast is not liable for any damages resulting from its use. Any mention of products or individuals does not consti...