Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre
Georges St-Pierre, often referred to as GSP, is a Canadian mixed martial artistand a three-time former Welterweight Champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, having won the title twice in 2006 and 2008, as well as an Interim title in 2007. Frequently cited as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time, St-Pierre was ranked as the #1 welterweight in the world for several years by Sherdog and numerous other publications. In 2008, 2009, and 2010 he was named the...
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth19 May 1981
CountryCanada
Nothing really frustrates me to the point of hatred. It's not the worth the energy.
I will repeat a technique until it is mastered, no matter when that will be. One certainty though: it will be.
I see the world as a knowledge hardware story, and every day I'm just walking through the aisles.
Nick Diaz is a champion so he's got the spirit that comes with it. So he's not going to give up mentally. You see a lot of guys give up mentally and that's why they get knocked out or submitted. They give up mentally before they lose.
People who believe in themselves can accomplish almost anything... all begins with attitude.
Think about climbing a mountain. If you decide you're going up Everest, you don't start with a sprint. You'll never make it out of base camp if you do that. The secret is two fold: make sure your approach is consistent and steady so that you can maintain the progress you're making as your journey continues.
I'm a shy guy... I don't enjoy being bothered but I never say no to a fan. I say yes to everybody... even though sometimes you have some days where you don't feel like it, but it's your duty as athlete to do it. Because the fans that pay it's going to make you live, so you have to do it. So I force myself to do it all the time.
Innovation is a discipline not a lottery... It comes from the combination of two elements within my control: hard work and openmindedness.
It's not the most powerful animal that survives. It's the most efficient.
Always pursue your dreams and work hard at it.
Growth is a long term game, and the crappy days are more important.
Don't be afraid to spend money to make money. That's one thing I've never been afraid of... to invest in myself.
You always recognize great champions... how they come back from a loss.
When you prepare a list of improvements and you make them small and achievable, you won't just stick to then, you'll increase the chances that you'll keep moving forward.