UFC color commentator, Joe Rogan is among those few names in the industry, who managed to rise to fame at an early age. However, unlike various other celebrities, Rogan knew how to tackle it without ever getting bogged by it. Rogan’s foray into the world of health and martial arts at an early may have played a key role in nurturing his personality.
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The Spotify Podcast host knows how to remain grounded and barely ever pats himself on the back. In the recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, fellow comedian, Neal Brennan referenced the UFC Icon’s gradual explosion in popularity. From the early days of being a martial artist to his move to comedy and TV shows and ultimately to the UFC.
Even his podcast show has evolved over the course of the past decade into one of the biggest shows on the planet. Rogan feels it is definitely not easy to deal with it, but somehow he has got a hang of it. He also stated that young people are at a major risk of it if they aren’t sure how to manage fame when they get fame instantly.
He said,” Yeah I can handle it, it’s weird. It’s not normal. You definitely don’t want to take it all in one shot, like if you are a Demi Lovato-type character or some young celebrity. I f***g pity those people so much.”
Joe Rogan was also exposed to fame at an early age
The 54-year-old UFC color commentator started his life as a comedian at an early age. Alongside his career as a comic, Rogan stayed true to his martial arts roots and even picked up Brazilian Jujitsu in the 90s.
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NEWARK, NJ – APRIL 18: Commentator Joe Rogan looks on during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
He has always led a disciplined life and even today follows a strict routine to keep his mental and physical health in check.
Despite rising to fame in his early twenties and hosting the biggest TV shows, fame never managed to shake his beliefs.
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He believes martial arts helped him keep his ego in check while also constantly making him humble. This is the sole reason why the veteran comedian was able to deal with being popular and continues to remain a fan favorite.
