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What GSP's Anxiety Taught Me About My Anxiety

A key life lesson from one of the best to ever do it.

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Chris Wojcik
Mar 31, 2022
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A few weeks back, I wrote a little Quora answer about Georges St-Pierre and confidence. The answer has been viewed more than half a million times, and to date, it’s the most viral thing I’ve ever written. I’ve reposted the answer below, along with some expanded thoughts on how I think Georges’ experiences can apply to BJJ.

Enjoy!

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