The Empowered Athlete

Improve Your Position: Converting Potential into Performance (Interview w/ Black Belt Mike)


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In this episode, I chat with BJJ black belt, speaker, UFC commentator, and author of Improve Your Position: Converting Potential into Performance: Black Belt Mike. From Child Abuse Survivor to Jiu-Jitsu World Champion and Millionaire: Michael Alexander shares his powerful perspective on overcoming adversity by making small changes that lead to personal transformation.


About Mike:

Michael Alexander, also known as Black Belt Mike, is a second degree Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt and a no nonsense professional speaker who emphasizes the power of facing life's challenges head on. His philosophy focuses on the importance of personal responsibility and establishing discipline in your life with small improvements to your daily processes. Mike’s approach is about cutting through the noise and finding real, actionable solutions, embodying the spirit of a fighter both on and off the mat. He is a commentator for UFC Fight Pass and Vice President of Operations for a commercial construction company.


Mike is a Symbol of Resilience and Disipline.

His story is one of constant evolution, resilience, and the power of positive transformation. From a skilled martial artist to a versatile business leader and a captivating actor and commentator, his journey is a testament to the idea that potential is a bad word, and that by pursuing discipline in every endeavor, and maintaining a positive self-dialogue can lead to a life of fulfillment and unexpected opportunities.


What You'll Learn: 

  • His background and story of what led him to where he is today
  • His philosophy and perspective on: discipline and personal responsibility
  • His perspective on self-critical discipline vs self-loving discipline
  • His advice on how to shift out of " Victim Mentality"
  • What he believes is the biggest gift being in prison gave him
  • His insight on the keys to converting "potential into performance"
  • Why he believes potential isn't necessarily a good thing
  • His three truth bombs for navigating and succeeding in life
  • How you can connect with him

  • Episode Resources:

    Mike’s Instagram: @blackbeltmike99

    Mike’s website: https://www.blackbeltmike.com/

    Buy his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPX7ZYWS


    Podcast Links:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc

    Anchor: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/638O1ZWIiBb
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1I51iEgw8qQ6QQpcG2zUK5?si=e6faa04317b24fa1 

    Watch Full Interview on YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/QFwHBVJPM34⁠ 

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