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The fighter shares that this mindset shift has improved his performance, relieved him of the burden of perfection, and made him a better athlete. He recounts a moment of grappling with an 18-year-old prodigy under John Dannerhand's tutelage and feeling genuinely excited and proud of their progress—rather than threatened or ego-driven. This attitude reflects his growth towards admiration and support for others’ achievements.
He contrasts this relaxed attitude with his previous approach, which was rooted in exhaustive discipline and rigidity. Now, he believes that enjoying life and fighting with passion is more valuable than obsessively striving for perfection and risking burnout.