Introduction
Whether you hate or love Ronda Rousey think again because what you see in media is often an illusion driven by business decisions – not the slightest truth. What we can learn though after setting aside our personal opinions are the success principles how Ronda Rousey became Rowdy Ronda Rousey that the world knows: bronze Olympic medalist, first women’s UFC Bantamweight world champion, and actress. Success leaves clues so here are 3 reasons why Rowdy Ronda Rousey is the success that we come to know today.
1. Rousey Has a Strong WHY
Her Father’s Vision for Her
Since a child, little Ronda was instilled a belief through her father’s eyes to be an Olympic champion. She initially was aiming at swimming but switched over to Judo following the footstep of her mother AnneMaria. Due to a sled accident injury, her father became disabled and health started to deteriorate and didn’t want to be a burden to his family so he unplugged his own tubes and committed suicide when she was the age of 8. Ronda was close to her father so she aims to please him. Even after making it to the Olympics she was still disappointed in herself for not getting the Gold although she received a Bronze medal in Judo for USA. Her strong WHY was for her father as she rise to fame through UFC also.
Motivated by Spite
Ronda is also motivated by spite and therefore wanted to prove Dana White wrong who made a comment that there will never be a women in the UFC. After two years since that comment, Ronda made him swallow his own words.
Rousey vs Correia – Rousey defeated her in 34 seconds after an intense buildup drama where Correia talked trashed about Rousey’s family.
2. Rousey’s Circle of Champions
Her Coaches
- Gene Lebell – Former professional wrestler
- Gary Stretch – Former British & WBC International Super Welterweight Boxing Champion
- Gokor Chivichyan – Armenian judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor. Considered one of the most complete grapplers of all time.
- Edmond Tarverdyan – MMA Coach
Her Mother
AnnMaria De Mars who was a former USA Olympic gold medalist. Her mother stated that Ronda was better in Judo than herself. Ronda’s mother taught Ronda’s signature move, the arm-bar.
3. Rousey’s Skills and Talent
Her Arm-bar
Her signature move is the arm bar. She’s defeated so many of her opponents within minutes with a takedown using her Judo followed by armbar.
Her Judo skills
She’s skilled in Judo obviously since she was a former Bronze Olympic medalist and trained by the best at an early age.
Her Heart of Gold
Her training partners said she would cry when she gets thrown but she came back harder. She has a desire to conquer her opponent and while never giving up.
She has an insane work ethic. Always showing up to put in the work.
Conclusion
So there you have it the 3 reasons why Rowdy Ronda Rousey is a success. There’s no fluke to success. These are the ingredients if you will that allowed her to achieve such staggering accolades. It is a combination of internal motivation, environmental surroundings, and talent. See which attributes of Ronda’s success that you can replicate and then you will eventually be near the top too in whichever endeavor you choose.
Questions to think about:
What is your strong internal motivation for what you do?
How far do you want to go and where do you see yourself?
Who are you surrounded by and are they supporting your goals?
Are you putting in the hours and the work?
What are your talents, skills, or attributes?
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