BTC190: MMA Legend Kenny Florian on PoW and Bitcoin (Bitcoin Podcast)

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Stig Brodersen

Education, Investing, Business

4.6 • 3.6K Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast, we interview the versatile Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter known for his impressive career across multiple weight classes. We explore Kenny's journey in MMA, highlighting his work ethic, resilience, and the concept of "proof of work." Kenny shares personal stories, including his near-death experience in Brazil and his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. We also discuss how his discipline and hard work led him to discover Bitcoin, and why Bitcoin resonates so strongly with athletes. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges the worlds of MMA and cryptocurrency. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 03:56 - Kenny Florian's journey from soccer to becoming a renowned UFC fighter. 11:25 - The challenges of competing in multiple weight classes in the UFC. 14:09 - Insights into the mental strategies used to stay focused and prepared for fights. 16:02 -The concept of "proof of work" as it applies to MMA and Bitcoin. 25:14 - Personal stories of perseverance, including a near-death experience. 36:29 - How Kenny maintains a positive demeanor in a tough industry. 37:42 - The parallels between the discipline in MMA and the principles of Bitcoin. 39:02 - Why Bitcoin resonates with top-tier athletes and Kenny’s personal journey with cryptocurrency. Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Kenny Florian’s X (Twitter) account. Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, Kyle, and the other community members. Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Bitcoin Fundamentals Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: River Toyota Range Rover Sun Life SimpleMining The Bitcoin Way Onramp Briggs & Riley Public Shopify Meyka Fundrise AT&T iFlex Stretch Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

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0:00.0	You're listening to TIP.
0:02.0	Hey everyone, welcome to this Wednesday's release of the Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast.
0:07.0	This episode is brought to you by River, the place that I personally go to securely invest in Bitcoin with confidence and with zero fees.
0:15.0	Today we have the versatile legendary UFC fighter Kenny Florian, a former UFC fighter and
0:21.2	the host of the popular TV show BattleBots who's known for his
0:24.5	incredible work ethic and resilience. We'll explore his journey in
0:28.7	MMA and the concept of proof of work and how his background led him to Bitcoin.
0:34.0	We'll also discuss why top-tier athletes are drawn to Bitcoin among many other
0:38.4	fascinating topics, for instance, Kenny's near-death experience.
0:43.2	But with all that said, let's go ahead
0:45.4	and jump right into this interview
0:46.9	with the savage Mr Kenny Florian.
0:55.0	Celebrating 10 years, you are listening to Bitcoin Fundamentals
0:58.0	by the Investors Podcast Network.
1:00.0	Now for your host, Preston Pish.
1:03.0	Hey everyone. Welcome to the show. I'm here with the one and only Kenny Florian. Welcome to the
1:16.2	Investors Podcast and Bitcoin Fundamentals.
1:18.2	Thanks so much for having me, man. Been listening for a very long time.
1:21.2	It's funny. I didn't mean to tell this story.
1:23.9	I think I told you this in Miami with my son.
1:26.9	And we go down, we visit my parents, they live in Florida,
1:29.9	and I don't know what it is, but when we're in in Florida we sit down out on their back porch and we watch the robots on TV and there's Kenny on the and you and I have exchanged
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