Ramsey Nijem is a former MMA competitor and UFC fighter with Palestinian roots. Ramsey has competed in the Ultimate Figting Championship and was a finalist on The Ultimate Figter.
Having a Palestinian background, we discuss Ramsey's unique perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Ramsey shares personal stories about his family's journey to America, his heritage, and his thoughts on the current tension between Israel and Palestine. The conversation dives deep into identity, global narratives, and the importance of sharing real, human stories during geopolitical struggles. This episode with Ramsey offers a rare and vulnerable perspective from someone with firsthand cultural ties to current political issues.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The visible signs of a fighter
03:50 Men need to fight
07:10 Discussing Israel and Palestine
19:17 Ramsey's Palestinian Roots
22:19 The US politics behind the conflict
27:54 Visiting the Middle East
34:02 Discussing the tariff "war"
40:16 What actually matters
41:31 The problem with relationships and dating in America today
49:30 What bad therapy looks like
50:47 Coming back to why men need to fight
1:00:56 Why you need to train yourself to be ready for anything
1:03:23 Where to find Ramsey
1:04:14 Outro
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Having a Palestinian background, we discuss Ramsey's unique perspective on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Ramsey shares personal stories about his family's journey to America, his heritage, and his thoughts on the current tension between Israel and Palestine. The conversation dives deep into identity, global narratives, and the importance of sharing real, human stories during geopolitical struggles. This episode with Ramsey offers a rare and vulnerable perspective from someone with firsthand cultural ties to current political issues.
00:00 Introduction
01:30 The visible signs of a fighter
03:50 Men need to fight
07:10 Discussing Israel and Palestine
19:17 Ramsey's Palestinian Roots
22:19 The US politics behind the conflict
27:54 Visiting the Middle East
34:02 Discussing the tariff "war"
40:16 What actually matters
41:31 The problem with relationships and dating in America today
49:30 What bad therapy looks like
50:47 Coming back to why men need to fight
1:00:56 Why you need to train yourself to be ready for anything
1:03:23 Where to find Ramsey
1:04:14 Outro
Ramsey's Instagram
Check out my Online Men's Coaching Community We Are The They and see how it's changing men's lives across the globe!
Get my FREE guide with 45 Days of Simple Tips to Become a Better Man
Pick up my USA Today bestselling book Be One: How to Be a Healthy Man in Toxic Times
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