Are You a True Georges St-Pierre Fan?

Podcast with GSP and Discussion on his Life and Career

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The hosts are traveling to Montreal to interview GSP (Georges St-Pierre) at the TriStar gym.
GSP is a retired UFC fighter and is currently busy with various businesses and travels frequently.
He tries to train every day and still trains with young fighters but acknowledges that it is harder to recover as he gets older.
GSP never enjoyed fighting but did it to propel himself towards financial freedom. He loves martial arts and the lifestyle but not the competition.
He decided to become a fighter after watching the first UFC and seeing Royce Gracie win.
GSP worked as a garbage man and a bouncer at a nightclub while training and fighting for money.
His first fight was in TKO where he earned $1,300, and he later fought in UCC before being recruited by the UFC.
GSP used to travel from Montreal to New York to train every month or two.
He learned English while traveling to the US and competing in the UFC.
GSP was approached by the UFC after a fighter named Pete Spratt beat Robbie Lawler and recommended him to the organization.Georges St-Pierre on His Career in UFC and Overcoming Fear
Georges St-Pierre is a retired UFC fighter who started his career in mixed martial arts as an amateur.
St-Pierre's first professional fight was against Ivan Menjivar, which he won by submission.
St-Pierre's manager, Brad Pitt Spratt, helped him get a fight in TKO, which led to his ticket to the UFC.
St-Pierre is known for his calm and collected demeanor, which he attributes to his strategy of choosing his battles carefully and staying authentic.
St-Pierre believes that some fighters try to get under his skin to make him fight emotionally, which is a bad thing to do in mixed martial arts.
St-Pierre thinks that Conor McGregor's mental game affected Jose Aldo's strategy in their fight, leading to a quick knockout.
St-Pierre believes that fighting is about survival and has a primal nature to it, which is why people can relate to it.
St-Pierre knew that the UFC had the potential to become very popular, and he had faith in the sport.
St-Pierre was terrified before every fight, but he learned to control his fear by focusing on the things he could control, such as training and strategy.
St-Pierre believes that being afraid doesn't mean you're not confident, and that being confident is essential for success in mixed martial arts.
St-Pierre had many losses in his amateur career, but he learned from them and improved his skills, which helped him become successful in his professional career.
St-Pierre's first loss was against Matt Serra, which taught him the importance of not putting anyone on a pedestal and having too much confidence.Georges St-Pierre on Fear, Fame, and Fighting
Georges St-Pierre learned to never underestimate opponents after a fight with Matt Serra.
Fear helped St-Pierre become more explosive and perform better in fights.
St-Pierre believes a champion is someone who can perform when it matters most.
St-Pierre learned to control his fear and focus on objective things to build confidence.
St-Pierre sought help from sports psychologists to deal with his fear and anxiety before fights.
St-Pierre became a superstar in the UFC and enjoyed the freedom, money, and access it provided.
St-Pierre always worked hard and played hard, but tried to be a good role model.
St-Pierre saw fighting as a job and respected his opponents, even if they had personal beef.
St-Pierre did not hate his opponents because he identified with them and respected their sacrifices.
St-Pierre had a memorable moment during a fight with BJ Penn when he saw Cindy Crawford in the crowd.
St-Pierre believes that drama and beef are not essential for promoting fights.
St-Pierre always gave his opponents the respect they deserved and fought to win.Georges St-Pierre on the Importance of Emotion in Fighting, Retirement, and Love for Paleontology
Emotion is important in fighting as people can relate to it.
The storyline behind a fight promotes the fight, but the fight is won on mundane things like preparation.
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Crossing the line in promotion is common, but there are no rules in the fight game.
St-Pierre learned to put a shield on himself due to being a victim of bullying in school.
He never exposes his family to avoid emotional involvement in the fight game.
St-Pierre retired due to depression caused by pressure, claustrophobia, and UFC's lack of support in cleaning the sport of performance-enhancing drugs.
He took time for himself and went on a world tour to different paleontology sites.
St-Pierre had access to things that most people don't have due to being a celebrity athlete.
He saw a T-Rex and Triceratops femur marked by a T-Rex bite on the site.
St-Pierre realized the life of a paleontologist is not for him despite his fascination with the past.
He believes learning about the past helps understand the present and predict the future, and there is much unknown in the universe.