I was raised in a bit of a hippie environment. I was lying around naked until I was two, having a good time. I think the California mentality is laid back and I definitely embody that.
There’s no such thing as a lost cause, or a dead end. Through persistence, attitude, and creativity, there’s always an escape route.
I’m habitually positive. I try not to use anger as motivation.
I’ve had a mentality that I can do anything, I’ve never put limitations on myself.
I want to be a multi-time champion. I want to be a multiple division champion. I still have a lot of goals; it is a matter of staying the course, being consistent and persistent, and making it happens.
I hate to lose but having the belt doesn’t define who I am. It’s how I live my life and what I put into things is what defines me.
I think my parents gave me a unique name and I have created this unique lifestyle that makes me who I am; it’s a cool way of living.
I think one of my biggest strengths overall is staying in the moment.
I want to be the most exciting fighter out there.
I don’t look for people who have achieved great things; I look for people who will achieve great things.
You just have to stay positive.
Good health is true wealth.
It’s perfectly okay to fail. It sounds corny, but it truly is about the journey.
No matter how much you might feed off negativity, a positive message is always stronger.
You just learn one thing for the day, that can change a fight.
It’s a mindset, it’s all in the mind.
I don’t ever look past anyone or think that they’re not worthy. Of course they’re worthy, they’re warriors.
Champions know that there’s something inside that makes a champion, and other people think that it might something external.
Living the dream is simply a form of living your passion.
As far as fighting, I just love to fight and enjoy my life more because of that. I think that it is pretty apparent to those who know me that I do this because of the love. I am not looking to get famous or acquire a bunch of cash. I am following my passion and that’s what is about for me.
I just happen to love fighting and happen to be great at it. And I let my lifestyle carry over into my chosen profession.