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This episode is absolutely wild.
You know those stories that sound made up? Like, who actually stitches their own face between rounds? Or bets on a 24-hour cycling challenge when they can barely ride a bike?
Meet Lincon "Bad Boy" Rodrigues. Ex-underground fighter turned mental game coach. The stories this guy told me had me like "wait... is this actually real?"
But here's what's crazy - this isn't even about the fighting.
There's this one moment where he breaks down why poker players (including myself) have been thinking about mental toughness all wrong. Made me completely rethink my approach to the game.
Want to know why some of the highest stakes players are now putting themselves through physical challenges? Or why this dude got me doing things I never thought I'd try?
Watch till the end for his theory on pain that'll blow your mind. Also, wait till you hear what he did with $800 in his early fighting days...
Trust me, just watch. You'll see what I mean.
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to "Bad Boy" Rodrigues
02:32 Origin of the "Bad Boy" Nickname
07:10 First Fight Story: 17-Year-Old vs. 240lb Opponent
13:42 $800 Fight: The Bloody Nose Battle
19:15 The 24-Hour Cycling Challenge
26:38 Fighting Through a Broken Jaw
31:54 The DIY Stitch-Up Story
38:20 Making Friends with Pain
43:15 From Fighter to Mental Coach
48:30 Power Doesn't Corrupt, Power Reveals
52:45 The Warriors vs. Gardeners Philosophy
57:10 Training High Stakes Poker Players
01:02:35 Simple Habits That Change Everything
01:08:40 The Truth About Longevity
01:14:25 Advice for Poker Players
01:19:50 The Pain Philosophy
01:24:30 Final Thoughts on Mental Toughness
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