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He quotes a conversation with fellow fighter Randy Couture, who emphasizes that the outcome of a fight—win or lose—is less significant than the effort and the love for the sport. Couture reminds him that loved ones will support you regardless of the outcome, and life’s true victory is in the journey, not the result.
This outlook bolsters his belief that true success in fighting—and life—is about maintaining perspective. His end game remains financial freedom, and nothing—neither opponents nor outcomes—will divert him from that goal. “I don’t care who I fight,” he states confidently, “It doesn’t change my pay or my outlook.”