In this episode of the Finding Elevation podcast, Jess Sargus shares her unconventional career journey from being an Ivy League trained attorney to an undefeated MMA fighter, and now a high-performance coach and speaker. She discusses the pivotal moments that led her to leave a traditional law career, the challenges of transitioning into fighting, and the importance of self-belief and family support in navigating these changes. Jess emphasizes the significance of personal growth, empowerment, and the ripple effect of coaching others in their journeys. In this conversation, Lisa and Jess Sargus explore the themes of achievement, mindset, and personal growth. They discuss the ripple effect of accomplishments on confidence, the importance of embracing challenges, and the distinction between fixed and growth mindsets. Jess shares insights on present moment focus, the zen of intense experiences, and the common post-achievement letdown. They emphasize the significance of defining purpose beyond achievements and the role of values in decision-making. The conversation also touches on the creation of habits for success, the redefinition of failure, and introduces the Phoenix Method for personal reinvention.

Engagement Link

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarichmansargus/

The Legal Athlete Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-legal-athlete/id1776383645

Website: https://thelegalathlete.com

Your brain consumes 20% of your body’s energy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC124895/?utm_source=

Fixed versus growth mindset: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset?utm_source=