We were lucky to catch up with Lizzy Gevers recently and have shared our conversation below.

Lizzy, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. If you had a defining moment that you feel really changed the trajectory of your career, we’d love to hear the story and details.

Last year I turned 30. I had two losses at the PFL tournament and I questionsd myself. Should I just stop, get married and have kids. But I realized that’s not me I wasn’t happy doing that! I had this lil fire inside that told me there is more to achieve. I didn’t want to live with regrets and decided to go for the all-or-nothing. I quit my job and left to Miami Florida. I live upstairs in a small bedroom and train every day to become the best version of me. April 11 I had my first fight in USA and won that fight with an armbar.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My mom and dad are both black belts in judo. My Dad has his own judo school. So as soon as I could do walk he took me to his school. I loved to be around the gym and get my energy out int he way of martial arts. I was on the national judo team untill 21. After I quit my judo career I was looking for a new challenge. I found that challenge in MMA. I felt a white belt again. There was so much to learn and to discover. I loved to be a student of the gym. After three months training my coach asked me if I wanted to fight. That night I truly fell in love with MMA.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

The lesson I had to unlearn was that if you work hard enough you will achieve what you want and that will bring you happiness. I learn that you have to embrace the journey and enjoy every single small step all on g the way to enjoy what you are doing. When I was younger I was really focused on the outcome instead of the journey itself and when I look back I didn’t remember the good sides of my judo career. Wich till the today I regret. When I got a second chance in my judo career I promised myself to enjout the journey itself instead of the winning or losing!

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

I think your mental mindset is really important! People associated fighting with aggression but actually it’s the most vulnerable thing I have ever done in my life. Fighting is so pure. There is no where to hide in fighting! And you have to acknowledge those emotions in order to control them or know how to handle them well enough to not let them control your performance. A to am where you feel safe with to be yourself and tell them your vulnerable side is really important. Besides that you can train your mind with small games. What happens when something unexpected happens in a fight? How do you react?

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