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The McGregor Mentality

The McGregor Mentality

By Caesar Apodaca

From a plumber in Crumlin, Dublin to one of the worlds most iconic athletes Conor McGregor has one of the most intriguing minds in sports. Simply put, what you will find here are some of my favorite snippets from interviews, press conferences, etc, of how The Notorious One approaches training, fights and life. Hopefully you will find something to push you forward in your endeavors.

"From nothing to something, to everything"- Conor McGregor
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The McGregor Mentality Ep. 15 - Aspirations

The McGregor Mentality Feb 07, 2020

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The McGregor Mentality Ep. 15 - Aspirations

The McGregor Mentality Ep. 15 - Aspirations

In a UFC 246 press conference Conor discusses the importance of having goals and being committed to becoming the best version of yourself. 

"With activity, consistency, and structure I can do anything"

Feb 07, 202001:55
The Mcgregor Mentality Ep.14 - Focused & Committed

The Mcgregor Mentality Ep.14 - Focused & Committed

In a extended interview with Ariel Helwani Conor details his approach to return to the octegon and his commitment his supporters. 

"You must take control-and not shy away from things"

Feb 06, 202002:44
The McGregor Mentality Ep. 13 - Believe In Yourself

The McGregor Mentality Ep. 13 - Believe In Yourself

After winning his second Cage Warriors title Conor explains what his mindset was going into the contest and what it was while he was chasing his first UFC opportunity. 

"Believe in yourself,  be cocky, be confident, be humble, train hard" 

Sep 25, 201901:15
The McGregor Mentality Ep. 12 - Carry On

The McGregor Mentality Ep. 12 - Carry On

Conor explains the importance of not resting on your laurels and pressing on.
"You go to sleep with a win and wake up with a lose so I'll just carry on"
Jul 25, 201901:33
The McGregor Mentality Ep.11 - Always Learn

The McGregor Mentality Ep.11 - Always Learn

In a interview before he reached his star status, Conor explains the importance of always wanting to learn and always wanting to get better. 

"The day you stop trying to learn is the day you're getting ready to lose"

Jul 03, 201902:50
The Mcgregor Mentality Ep.10 - Appreciate Your Surroundings

The Mcgregor Mentality Ep.10 - Appreciate Your Surroundings

Conor explains the importance of appreciating your surroundings and it's role in drawing positive energy into your life. 

"To have that bitterness and negativity, that's when things start going bad"

Jun 27, 201901:24
The McGregor Mentality Ep.9 - Gratitude

The McGregor Mentality Ep.9 - Gratitude

In a interview with Ariel Helwani prior to UFC 189 Conor explains what he believe is the strongest power in attracting good things in his life. 

"I always felt grateful for even the small things, I always used to celebrate the small things"

Jun 25, 201901:60
The McGregor Mentality Ep. 8 - In Times of Struggle

The McGregor Mentality Ep. 8 - In Times of Struggle

In a interview with Ariel Helwani in Dublin, Ireland Conor Mcgregor explains the mindset he had when he was going through the struggles of life.  

"What's not easy to do is when things are going bad, and you're visualizing the good stuff"

Jun 20, 201901:34
The McGregor Mentality Ep.7 - I Am Everything

The McGregor Mentality Ep.7 - I Am Everything

Still fairly unknown to the masses in the UFC a young and very motivated Conor Mcgregor explains what inspires him, what he fears, what he would tell his old self, and what he wants to be. 

"Stick with it, keep doing what you're doing, because its going to happen for you"

Jun 13, 201903:38
The McGregor Mentality Ep.6 - Body & Mind

The McGregor Mentality Ep.6 - Body & Mind

A young Conor McGregor explains his obsession with mixed martial arts and what he considers unhealthy. 

"I love what I do, and that's why I'm doing what I love"

Jun 12, 201901:14
The McGregor Mentality Ep.5 - Benefits of Life

The McGregor Mentality Ep.5 - Benefits of Life

In a interview with Ariel Helwani, Conor is asked about his new luxuries in life and what it takes to achieve that lifestyle. 

"Nobody works harder than me inside the octagon, outside the octagon, I am a workhorse" 

Jun 08, 201901:29
The McGregor Mentality Ep.4 - Insane to your Craft

The McGregor Mentality Ep.4 - Insane to your Craft

After his win over Chad Mendez at UFC 189 Conor McGregor explains what it takes to be at the top of your game. 

"You have to be a little bit gone"

Jun 07, 201901:56
The McGregor Mentality Ep.3 - Law of Attraction

The McGregor Mentality Ep.3 - Law of Attraction

After his 13 second victory at UFC 194 to become the unified featherweight champion Conor fields a question from a reporter who recites his prediction for the fight back to him. 

"If you can see it here, and have the courage enough to speak it, it will happen"

Jun 05, 201901:43
The McGregor Mentality Ep.2 - You're Against Yourself

The McGregor Mentality Ep.2 - You're Against Yourself

In a rare 2013 interview a young Conor Mcgregor explains his mindset during his pursuit of the featherweight title. 

"Go forward, and go at them"

Jun 05, 201901:30
The McGregor Mentality Ep.1 - Handling Defeat

The McGregor Mentality Ep.1 - Handling Defeat

 Conor McGregor speaks with Ariel Helwani directly after being defeated by Nate Diaz at UFC 196.  Here, Conor displays how defeat should be handled with humility and maturity. No excuses, "you win, or you learn". 

Jun 05, 201903:16