Stephen Marlo is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Deer Hunter, and a man with a big heart.
Stephen Marlo
In this engaging conversation, Stephen Marlo shares his journey through bow hunting and jiu-jitsu. Starting with hunting during COVID, Stephen details his initial struggles, the euphoria of his first deer, and his path toward self-sufficiency. He reflects on achieving his black belt in August 2024 and the mental transformation required to progress in martial arts. Stephen discusses how individual sports changed his life after college, teaching him that persistence and discipline can overcome any challenge. He explains his philosophy on training partners, the difference between "beasts" and "technicians" in jiu-jitsu, and why embracing discomfort leads to growth. The conversation also explores making friends as an adult, adapting to technological challenges in his new career, and his hope to look back in five years and see someone with the same core values but improved skills. A thoughtful discussion about discipline, growth, and finding purpose through challenges.
00:00 Deer Hunting And Self-Sufficiency 06:00 BJJ: The Unfortunate Reality Of Being An Expert 14:39 Pain, Growth, and Consistency 35:36 Illusion Of Need, Break The Rules, Discipline, Saying No 53:53 Being Someone You're Not and Choosing to Be Better 01:00:02 Women vs Girls: The Downsides To Having Standards 01:25:01 Controlling Horses, Dressage/Western, and German Discipline 01:35:02 Steroid Olympics and the Amish 01:41:11 Martial Arts Mental Pressure
