CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

How often do you negotiate with decisions inside of your head?

In our gym, we have this saying when our guys are getting tired and start to give up.

We'll ask one another if we're negotiating with terrorists.

I consider terrorists the voice in our heads that we tend to negotiate with when that voice tries to talk us out of the work we know we need to get done.

It's the voice in our heads that says we've done enough.

What helps me stay successful and get to different levels is the fact that I do the same thing every day, over and over.

It's a non negotiable.

Of course, I don't want to show up to the gym every day.

Of course, I don't want to stick to eating clean.

Of course, I don't want to market every day.

I made a commitment that I would do those things.

I know that's what allows me to master the basics and become the authority in the marketplace.

I show up and do the work even when I don't want to.

Ultimately, that enables me to lap my competition.

A lot of people start off hot and motivated.

But, once the new car smell wears off and all of the "fun" becomes redundant, they get distracted or chase shiny objects.

That's what prevents them from getting to those next levels.

They give up and lose focus, and the next thing you know, I'm lapping their asses.

It's our habits and daily practices that we rely on when we're not motivated, tired, and thinking about giving up.

So make the commitments.

Honor those commitments.

Get really good at the boring-mundane stuff.

When all the freshness wears off, you have the ability to really dominate the marketplace, your relationship, or whatever it is that you're committing to.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

19 hours ago | [YT] | 1

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

The Conor McGregor fight was beyond disappointing.

Obviously, like so many others, I wanted to see them scrap, but seeing how he responded after the fight was called honestly broke my heart.

These things freakishly happen in MMA.

I remember the one no-contest on my record came from a freak accident/illegal blow that ended my fight nowhere near how I wanted it to go.

I know how I felt, but I couldn't imagine the disappointment, the feeling of letting everyone down, and the reality that this might be the last time we see him in the cage again.

Love him or hate Conor McGregor, he did so much for this sport.

When I saw his debut, I knew he was going to be a star, a champion, and he instantly became my favorite fighter.

Clearly, nobody at the time predicted he'd become the icon he's become.

His only losses in the UFC came from Dustin twice, Khabib, and Nate Diaz.

He held two world titles consecutively and almost went the distance with Floyd Mayweather.

He single-handedly changed the entire game of Mixed Martial Arts.

And with that success, he battled the pitfalls of fame and money with poor choices and examples.

But it always amazes me how much MMA fans love a superstar one minute, only to criticize, hate, and turn their backs another.

Or the younger generation completely disregards what a fighter has achieved just because they didn't witness it.

In my lifetime, I've witnessed greatness in sports a handful of times.

Michael Jordan, Kobe, Tom Brady, Nolan Ryan, Jon Jones, Wayne Gretzky, Terence Crawford, Floyd Mayweather, and Hulk Hogan.

These guys changed sports forever.

How could you not put Conor McGregor on that list?

And to know all the adversity he's been able to overcome.

To find himself from his mistakes and come back to a brutal sport that he doesn't have to come back to, only for the love of the game.

It's heartbreaking to see him go out like that.

No one wanted that, especially him, no matter how big the payday was.

People are going to criticize from the sidelines, and that's just how it is.

I don't know how anyone could see a man who once was living off his girlfriend to chase his dreams,

Do what he's done in the sport and in life and take care of his family,

And not feel compassion for a wealthy MF'er like him go out like that with such disappointment.

I appreciate witnessing greatness, and the Conor McGregor era and effect was pure greatness.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

2 days ago | [YT] | 3

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

There's been a common theme lately within my hemisphere.

Between gym members, coaches, family members, and friends, all have shared the same underlying challenges.

To me, those challenges all stem from ego.

People think that when the word ego is mentioned, it means folks beating on their chests, walking around like they're God's gift to us all.

And yes, there are many cases of that, but most of the time, our egos are not visible or so loud.

Our egos hide deep in our subconscious mind.

It's the part of us where we think we can't lose or we're not good enough, or you have to be wrong for me to be right.

Our ego preys on our insecurities.

It attacks our fears and mishaps.

It intensifies our comfort zones and safety nets.

So when I see members struggling with their Jiu-Jitsu or their striking.

When I listen to coaches feel unheard and take it personally or resentful.

Or, when my friends and family struggle with opening up and asking for help or feel the need to sound like everything's okay but we all know it's not.

All that screams out to me is how these amazing individuals in my life are being attacked by their egos.

And we all fall to it.

We're all weakened at times by our ego's sneaky ability to make us think something is off.

So I go back to the basics.

Control the controllables.

I ask myself what is in my control and I start there.

I usually find myself seeing things that I've been letting slide or neglecting that are a part of my foundation.

Next, I get crystal clear on what needs of mine are not being met.

Sometimes those needs are within my power to correct, and other times it's on other people whom I have crucial conversations with.

Finally, I ask myself, where am I taking all of this personally?

Most of the time nobody even knows there's an issue with me, so why am I having such a problem?

That takes a bit more soul searching and depth, but once I get to the brass tacks of things, it becomes clear where the issues are.

So give yourself some grace.

Remember the person you were when you started and how far you've come.

Don't forget all the incredibly painful and difficult stuff that you have to overcome.

You're a f*cking badass when you think about it.

Don't let the ego win.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

3 days ago | [YT] | 1

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

Personal development has become an obsession.

I've always been the introspective type to begin with.

A deep thinker.

Always striving to become better.

However, the last eleven years have been so much more.

See, I was in the same shoes as a lot of people.

I felt stuck.

I felt omplacent and my mindset was solely on what was in front of me with a sprinkle of "Hoop Dreams" from time to time.

Most of those hoop dreams were simply more ways that I could break the law and conniving ways to "come up."

Frankly, I was just scared.

I was scared to get uncomfortable, to push my boundaries in health, wealth, family, relationships, and love.

I thought that the more control that I could have on the outcomes of the many situations in life, the better my life would be.

I could handle the losses because without any huge risk, I would be safe and eventually get the life I had thought I wanted.

The problem with that thinking was I was risking so much more playing it safe that had I fully sent any future that I wanted to go after.

In addition, you can't out-wit life.

Life throws more curve balls than we can juggle, and eventually, it kicks us in the dick and we have to bend the knee.

The more prepared and calculated I tried to be, the less control of my own life I truly had.

I was living a life that was never intended for me, and I was so scared that I would not risk it all for the life that not only I deserved but my family as well.

Honestly, it took a major setback to put my back up against the wall and make the shift.

I had to get honest with myself and stop the corner cutting.

I had to step up like a man and begin the reinvention of the man that God planned for me to be.

I look back now and can't imagine looking at my three daughters and son's face and tell them that was the best that I could do.

Instead of giving my all and then some, I settled for what was good enough, and that's the daddy you kids have to look up to.

The thought of this turns my stomach.

That's why I'm addicted to self-improvement and personal development.

That's why every day is lived like it's my last, and I strive to leave a legacy that not only will they talk about but my grandkids and three more generations to come.

My great-great grandkids will look at all this content that I have and watch these videos and know what level of excellence that I set before them.

They'll know the leadership standard that they'll have to surpass.

It's what I live for.

It's what calls me.

I know some of you feel this, and in are the same place I was.

It only takes small hinges to swing big doors.

You can do whatever it is that you're invested in.

You just have to stop being scared and worried about what others think and stop worrying about having the perfect plan.

Live that life you're meant to and leave the same kind of legacy behind for the people that matter the most in your life.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

4 days ago | [YT] | 2

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

What are your biggest fears?

One of the scariest and most difficult thing for people is their fear of making decisions.

You'd be surprised how man people fear making decisions.

That's because decisions have consequences.

Those consequences can lead to a direct path to pain or pleasure.

The decisions we make have direct consequences, no matter if they're good or bad.

I try not to look at decisions as good or bad.

For me, it's either favorable or unfavorable, not good or bad.

The decisions we make lead us to doors that we'll walk through and figure out as we go.

The consequences of our decisions can be painful and uncomfortable at times.

Putting fear in our minds from making decisions is crucial to our happiness or success.

Therefore, folks fear making decisions and, a lot of times, just don't do anything.

They just sit with inaction, paralyzed by over-thinking, about what ifs or "worst-case scenarios."

The complete fear of the unknown.

It has been said that the Navy Seals are programmed to accept making the wrong decision and figure it out rather than make no decision and risk lives.

There's never a right time, only the time right now.

That's why there are leaders and followers.

Leaders make the tough decisions that followers won't.

Leaders embrace the chance of consequence and will deal with whatever comes from them.

Followers struggle with decision-making and pass up opportunities that teach valuable lessons in life.

Those lessons have the potential to lead to happiness and success.

However, because of the chance of making "wrong decisions," a lot of followers miss out on that potential.

A great leader will accept personal responsibility for their decisions.

They own the chance of unfavorable consequences with no finger pointing or blaming.

The good news is that if you're a follower and you struggle with decision making, you can change that the very next time a decision is needed to be made.

You can go from follower to leader within a matter of a few decisions.

A little bit of grit and complete surrendering to whatever consequence comes from those decisions.

Chances are the consequences will help you grow and become a better decision maker and lead you to doors that find what you're looking for.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

5 days ago | [YT] | 2

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

How do you handle gossip?

Everyone says that they're drama free, but that's when drama isn't at their front door.

Folks says that they turn the other cheek, but have you ever been hated on by an entire community or groups of people?

It's a different perspective when you're sitting in that situation.

When you're doing everything right with integrity, but those with animosity come at you every chance they can.

I don't gossip.

I do run my mouth.

I do talk shit, but that's because I think I'm a comedian and a bit of a show off.

So I talk a whole lot of shit, but I don't run my mouth about people just to hear myself talk.

I don't bash others.

I don't try to convince people that I'm right all of the time and know everything.

I don't need to boast or brag or talk about how I peaked in high school.

I do speak my mind and have my thoughts and opinions about most things, but I am flexible and open to other ways and ideas.

I don't need to sell myself for your business or interest.

My authenticity, the work I put in, and what others say about me is more than enough to earn trust.

I don't bash those who hate or have done me wrong in the past.

I'll stand my ground and call MF'ers out, but I won't trash someone just because I have a disdain for them.

I'd like to think that I'm practical but also where my heart on my sleeve.

I care less about what people think of me.

I'm a father.

I'm a husband.

An entrepreneur and a leader who has to be tough and brash at times for the greater good of all that I'm responsible for.

I will not bend the knee to what's wrong in this world.

I won't compromise my integrity and all that I've worked so hard to earn.

I earn what I deserve.

II go above and beyond for every person, business, and group that I'm a part of.

I tell you all this because I'm not alone.

A lot of you all that are reading this feel the exact same way.

You may not check off every box I that I mentioned, but you do check off most.

You do know what I'm talking about.

You are just different from everybody.

If everyone could see in themselves what you see in yourself, deep down, you know this world would be a better place.

A coward dies a thousand deaths, but a soldier dies, but once.

We're fighters.

We're fighting for our lives every single day.

We're fighting to be seen and heard.

We're fighting for those that we love.

We're fighting for our individuality and right to be ourselves and believe in what's right.

We're real and we want the best for our futures.

Follow the morals that have gotten you where you are today.

Follow your institution of what's right and what's wrong.

Stay clear of conformity and mediocrity.

Eliminate what's not serving you and pushing you and go after the things that you want for you and yours.

You're closer to where you think you are.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

6 days ago | [YT] | 1

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

I am extremely blessed to get the opportunity to watch our youths grow up into strong, young men and women.

Watching the transformation of our teenage students in real-time is one of my most rewarding feelings I get as a leader and coach.

We'll have a youngster who just takes a few classes and hangs around the gym.

They laugh at the older fighters' jokes and then go back to just observing and carrying on with the other cubs.

You then slowly start to notice he or she doesn't leave when the other kids do.

They ease their way to being invited to the adult classes or maybe get some unexpected attention from one of the other young warriors who are grinding with everything they have.

He gets better.

More skilled.

He starts to understand nderstands subtleties and humor.

Low and behold, you have to kick him out of the gym when it's time to go home.

Now, he's competitively hanging with greener adults while simultaneously taking the initiative to help the younger kids.

His reserve with the lesser talent shines to the leaders and goes exceptionally far with his understanding of combat and its unwritten laws.

Then all is sudden.

Out of nowhere, he's turned into a f@cking savage.

Humble, cool, charismatic, and an absolute machine in training.

All gas, no brakes.

Their love for personal development.

Their skills in war.

The thirst for respect and victory all combine to produce incredible young men and women with massive potential in leadership.

To see this seemingly overnight, transformation is the highest of highs.

These kid's lives will forever be transformed.

Grit and small personal accomplishments will forever be ingrained in them as they become men or women.

The guidance with his or her new superpower will need to be a push-pull harmony that could very well shape an entire community or culture.

These are the future lions.

The future kings and queens.

The future leaders that we'll all need one day.

It starts with the way they're guided and mentored during their transition from boy to man, girl to woman.

God has truly blessed me to witness and nurture this phenomenon.

Take a moment and remember why you do what you do and appreciate who you've become, and most importantly, who you do it for.

You're leading and mentoring someone right now that'll be this future king or queen.

There's no price tag that can equate to the feeling when you witness this happening.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

The Fourth of July this year was a rough one.

From the time I woke up, it was so hard for me to be grateful.

That's saying a lot, considering the Fourth marks eleven years to the day that I walked out of WCDC a free man, on a mission.

So it's symbiotic that I gained my independence on Independence Day.

So I was extremely patriotic and very aware that it was a special day for me and my family.

However, Tyrion started a terror spree, and Bethaney was on edge because she had been home all week with him sick while working.

It was hotter than Haiti.

I was carrying, moving, and doing the dad role.

Our food order was wrong.

I wanted to party.

No one could make decisions about anything.

Tyrion still wasn't feeling a hundred percent, and we didn't know where we were watching the fireworks.

Let me tell you.

I was grumpy.

I was complaining.

I knew it was me, but I couldn't talk myself off the ledge.

It wasn't bad or horrible, but it wasn't what I had planned in my head.

Finally, we got to the fireworks in Laurel, and as soon as the first firework went off, lightning and downpours began.

It then hit me like a ton of bricks.

What an absolute, whiny bitch I was being.

All of these blessed first-world problems, and after three days of extreme heat, the rain cooled us all off.

So, in true American fashion, we danced, played, shouted, and enjoyed the fireworks that kept on going right in the rain.

It couldn't have screamed any more American, gratitude, and "stop being a little bitch, Branden" than that.

Sometimes life gets us all, and we struggle to shake it off.

I'm so grateful for my freedom, my family, and my friends.

I'm so grateful to be an American, with all of my first-world solutions, and thankful that God is so patient with me.

Sometimes it's the simplest things that wake our little diva asses up, and this past Fourth of July will be one that I'll never forget.

God bless America!

What are you doing today to become a Champion? 🇺🇲🇺🇲

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

People love playing the victim card don't they?

In card games, there's always that one ace up someone's sleeve.

In the real world, that ace has become the victim card.

The victim card is a card that is played all too often.

More times than none, it's always somebody else's fault.

Never is it the fault of the person who's going through it.

It's always an outside entity that's the reason for my shortcomings or downfalls.

How many of us have that one person in our life who has issues with everybody or everything other than themselves?

Everyone else is an asshole.

Bad things are always just happening to them.

It's not their fault things don't work out.

That's because the dysfunctional can't recognize their dysfunction.

We are responsible for everything that happens to us in our lives.

It's our responsibility to keep ourselves safe.

To provide for our families.

It's our responsibility for our own happiness and no one else.

But, the ones that lack personal accountability will say, "I never asked for blank to happen to me."

They'll say things like, "I couldn't help that something like the pandemic would take place."

Correct!

Certain circumstances are entirely out of our control.

The way that you respond and handle difficult times is one hundred percent in your control.

During the pandemic, so many people got lazy, and they copped out.

They felt sorry for themselves and waited to be rescued.

Instead of pivoting their businesses, their relationships, and the way that they lived their lives, they decided to dive deeper down that rabbit hole and further away from what was required to succeed.

I'm not ignorant of the fact that there were a ton of tough times during the pandemic.

I know I went through mine as well.

However, I do know that as people playing the victim and waiting to be rescued serves absolutely nobody any good.

It hurt us as a society.

I think in a lot of ways we're so feeling the effects.

When the pandemic hit, I made shit happen.

I got familiar with Zoom.

I got familiar with my demographic and market.

I made sure I prioritized and strategically made certain moves to keep my household a float for tougher times to come.

I actually legitimized my gym business a year prior.

I was on the brink of being like so many others that were deemed nonessential and losing my business.

Did I have all the right answers?

Did I make the best choices?

No!

I never played the victim and let the circumstances get the better of me.

You're in control of everything in your life, minus natural causes.

It takes being proactive as opposed to being reactivated.

You have to make those daily deposits in life each and every day and prepare for the worst.

Be ready when life comes at you hard.

When it puts your back is against the wall, don't look at everybody and everything around you as sources of your grief.

Feeling like things are not our fault and not taking responsibility for our lives is one of the biggest cop-outs and embarrassments we can do in this modern world.

It's time to sack up.

Time to quit making excuses.

No more pointing fingers, and crying so much.

Accept life on life's terms and go get after it.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

CHAMP TALK With Branden Hudson

We've all made mistakes.

I know I certainly have made my fair share.

Mistakes in life, in business, love, you name it.

I've made mistakes with my freedom and even my faith at times.

I made the mistake of thinking that the version of people who presented themselves to me was the version that they were at all times.

I trusted people's words and short-term actions and believed they were who they presented to be.

I'm the type of person who values honesty and integrity, and I truly thought that most people value the same.

Other mistakes I've made are within this gym business.

I made the mistakes of thinking that I needed to stand up for myself or protect my brand or gym.

I've let other's gossip and words affect my focus, and instead of ignoring and rising above, I felt the urge to "compete" and go on the attack.

Whether I was in the right and valid or overreacting and was wrong, either way, it made no difference on the outcome or changed anything.

You cut the head off of the monster, and three grow right back in its place.

None of it really mattered, and life continued.

I wasted focus and time on things that never repaid me for my efforts.

So what's my point?

Well, for starters, it's an admission of guilt.

I'm not perfect, nor am I always right.

Just as much as I can fire people up with some inspiration, life lessons, and strategy, I believe it's responsible to share my losses and mistakes along the way as well.

I hate those internet MF'ers who only post their wins and never the full truth.

Also, I want to convey that focusing on distractions and ego only produces more division and problems.

Yes, we may be right on our quest to right-fight, but what hill do you really want to die on?

The hill of being right with I told you so's, or the hill of creation, evolution, and history making?

Spending energy on showing the world that we're right takes way too much from building those inside of our organizations.

It takes way from providing opportunities to be king and queen makers.

Besides, at the end of the day, all that we prove is that we're easily rattled and lack self-control.

Take it from me.

Nothing changes if nothing changes.

Our time on the planet is precious.

At the end is our journey, nobody will remember that time we were right about that one thing we did way back in bandcamp.

People will remember the impact that we left on others, and how we treated people.

Also the impossible feats that we overcame to build what others couldn't.

Rise above the bullshit and focus on who you want to become and where you want to be.

What are you doing today to become a Champion?🏆🏆

1 week ago | [YT] | 4