Episode
#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
47:57
Published: Thu Jun 02 2022
Description
Tim Kennedy is a Green Beret, Special Forces Sniper, Army Ranger and Professional MMA Fighter. Tim has spent most of his life fighting. Whether that's been against kids in kindergarten, Special Forces selection officers, UFC champions, enemy combatants, ISIS, or his own compulsion to make a mess of his life. He's seen his fair share of pain and discovered a lot of insights through it. Expect to learn whether Tim has ever used BJJ in a combat situation, what motivates him to put himself through the discomfort he's endured, why he refused pain killers throughout his entire MMA career, why he swam a mile out to sea after getting two women pregnant and thinking he had AIDS and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get £250 discount on Eight Sleep products at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get over 37% discount on all products site-wide from MyProtein at https://bit.ly/proteinwisdom (use code: MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 4.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Scars & Stripes - https://amzn.to/3z1bons Follow Tim on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/timkennedymma/ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
Tim Kennedy, who has spent his life fighting against various opponents and his own struggles, shares his experiences and lessons learned.
00:00 - 01:38 (01:38)
Summary
Tim Kennedy, who has spent his life fighting against various opponents and his own struggles, shares his experiences and lessons learned. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to refusing painkillers during MMA career, Tim's extreme life offers interesting insights that can be applied to everyday life.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
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01:38 - 06:23 (04:44)
Summary
This transcript contains an advertisement for Manscaped, offering a 20% discount and free shipping on their products, and for a Bed Cooling System that tracks sleep stages to adjust temperature for optimal sleeping conditions.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the consequences of their past actions and how their choices have led to a relentless pursuit of a purpose, despite making many bad decisions as a young person.
06:23 - 14:39 (08:16)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the consequences of their past actions and how their choices have led to a relentless pursuit of a purpose, despite making many bad decisions as a young person.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker reflects upon the consequences of fighting with injuries in the UFC and how it is important to feel pain and be accountable for one's mistakes.
14:39 - 20:10 (05:30)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker reflects upon the consequences of fighting with injuries in the UFC and how it is important to feel pain and be accountable for one's mistakes.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
A journalist recounts being in the middle of a gunfight in Iraq, where RPGs were hitting his vehicle and people were disappearing in a multi-day battle.
20:10 - 28:29 (08:18)
Summary
A journalist recounts being in the middle of a gunfight in Iraq, where RPGs were hitting his vehicle and people were disappearing in a multi-day battle.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
A UFC fighter recounts a surreal experience of being in a check vehicle with check special forces, breaking a man's face during a fight, and only taking on top 10 ranked UFC fighters.
28:30 - 35:44 (07:13)
Summary
A UFC fighter recounts a surreal experience of being in a check vehicle with check special forces, breaking a man's face during a fight, and only taking on top 10 ranked UFC fighters.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
Sometimes slowing down and deprogramming bad habits is necessary before attempting to implement new good habits for optimal wellness and productivity.
35:44 - 40:16 (04:32)
Summary
Sometimes slowing down and deprogramming bad habits is necessary before attempting to implement new good habits for optimal wellness and productivity.
Episode#481 - Tim Kennedy - Lessons Learned Through Pain
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker reflects on the themes of justice, revenge, and the cost of personal pain, sparked by the question of whether it is right for someone to take revenge after their family has been killed.
40:16 - 47:54 (07:37)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the themes of justice, revenge, and the cost of personal pain, sparked by the question of whether it is right for someone to take revenge after their family has been killed.