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“Nothing Is Impossible for Somebody Who’s Gonna Try”: Video of Iron Mike Tyson Imparting Wisdom Resurfaces

Published 07/21/2023, 2:53 PM EDT

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Mike Tyson has gathered a lot of wisdom over the years. His hard-knock life left him with a lot of important lessons. Even though he has been known for his loud and controversial behavior in his youth, Tyson’s journey has been one of redemption and growth. He was born in the harsh crime-ridden streets of Brooklyn. Such an environment definitely had some impact on the way he perceived life. Furthermore, his journey from a troubled youth to reaching the top of the heavyweight division is nothing short of a miracle.

From the dizzying heights of fame to the lows of significant personal tragedies, Tyson has seen it all. If the boxing legend’s life teaches something, it’s that nothing is impossible to achieve provided one has the right attitude and determination. Recently, a video of Tyson giving out similar pointers to his millions of fans resurfaced.

Tyson’s enlightening words resurface

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Mike Tyson, the legendary boxing icon, still continues to inspire millions with his profound wisdom. Recently, a clip from his interview last year with FightCamp resurfaced on Instagram. In the resurfaced video, the boxing legend shared a powerful message, stating, “Nothing is impossible for somebody who’s gonna try. If you’re gonna try, it’s capable of being done.”

 

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In the interview, he stressed on +the importance of trying to become better than one’s old self. He also commented on the complexity of running behind perfection.

He stated, “Perfection is so complex. That if you’re not good enough, you’re beneath it. And if you surpass it, you’re too high.”

Tyson’s life is a testament to the power of determination and resilience. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks in his career and personal life, he never gave up. His words serve as a reminder that success is within reach for those who are willing to put in the effort and take risks.

Mike Tyson on the importance of discipline

Despite his rough beginning filled with struggles, Tyson showed remarkable strength both inside and outside the ring. As he was honing his boxing skills under the tutelage of Cus D’mato, he understood the value of discipline to excel at any vocation.

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Recently, a segment from his guest appearance on Joe Rogan Experience resurfaced online. The video captured the Brooklyn native training in the background as he discussed the importance of discipline. Tyson said, “I don’t care how good you are in anything, if you don’t have discipline you ain’t nobody.” He added, “Discipline is doing what you hate to do but do it like you love it.

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Rogan appeared impressed by this quote and even complimented it. What do you think about Tyson’s resilience and discipline? Do you agree with his words? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Chirag Radhyan

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Chirag Radhyan is a Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 300 articles and loves to talk about the animosity between athletes, leading up to a fight. His coverage of the off-court drama between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury received widespread appreciation from readers.
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