When I complained about going to practice or when I hit the snooze on the alarm instead of getting up to go running, my mom would say casually, "I bet [whoever my archrival at the time happened to be] is training right now. Whenever I pointed out that no one else's mother made them stay, she simply informed me, "Champions always do more. Everybody's already left. I've already done more.
I've never seen a grown man so terrified in my life. Makes me want to give ju-jitsu another shot — I loved how surprised guys were when I was a bitsy little year-old and could slam them down on the mat without breaking a sweat.
I should start taking classes again, when I can afford to. View all 4 comments. May 15, B. Bourg rated it it was amazing. She was super excited when it came in.
I'll be driving and trying to listen to my country music, but she's sitting there reading the book out loud. I enjoy it so much, I turn off the radio and listen. It's a good book about life.
Very inspirational. I'm thrilled that my daughter is reading and that she has a strong female role model to admire. Very much recommended!!! View 2 comments.
May 17, Brett Milam rated it really liked it. Because, quite frankly, Ronda Rousey does not give a fuck. For someone that was living in her car working three jobs to get by shortly after bronzing in Beijing, her ascent to the top of the UFC, woman or otherwise, and her break into the mainstream in movies, television and with this book, is astonishing.
But really, not altogether surprising. Since she was six, she was learning judo from her tiger of a mom, a world champion in the sport herself. Throughout the book, these two strong personalities run up against each other, but the mom is clearly a grounding force for Ronda. Fight hurt. Fight harder. Train harder. Be harder. Each chapter — and they are short, easy-read chapters — begins with a little bit of that wisdom and knowledge gained over years of sweating, bleeding and crying on mats all over the world, perfecting her craft.
For instance, true to their rivalry, Ronda clearly does not like Miesha Tate. Secondly, Ronda, through talking about her stumbling love life, one with a boyfriend that was a heroin addict and one with a boyfriend she not so affectionately refers to as Dick IttBitty in the book, and her struggles with bulimia, mostly when trying to make weight, serve to make her more human, to bring her down to our level. Reading many of the bits of wisdom before each chapter and then how Ronda turned that into a reality for success, it makes you want to go run up a mountain and take life by the balls.
Nov 04, Ashley DiNorcia rated it really liked it Shelves: non-fiction. They don't realize how much work went into getting where I am. I worked so hard to be able to think highly of myself.
When people say 'Oh, you're so cocky. You're so arrogant. My question for them is: 'Who are you to tell me that I need to think less of myself? For a minute I thought I was put off by it, but then I got to that quote and realized, you're damn right Ronda. I didn't know much about Ronda and her journey to the top besides the obvious fact that she must be a badass.
It was interesting reading about her struggles, triumphs and attitude about life. Her tone may be off putting to some people but I must say I found it kind of refreshing.
Get 'em girl. Nov 17, Jim rated it liked it Shelves: biography , non-fiction , sports. There's an old saying that goes something like: "If you want to hear the gods laugh, tell them what your plans are". By tweaking that a bit, we can apply it to Ronda: "If you want to hear the gods laugh, tell them how great you are".
I have no doubt that this autobiography was the source of much hilarity to whatever gods may be. As an athlete, Ronda Rousey has my full respect. She strained and starved and sweated her way to a world championship in Judo as well as a bronze Olympic medal in that sa There's an old saying that goes something like: "If you want to hear the gods laugh, tell them what your plans are".
She strained and starved and sweated her way to a world championship in Judo as well as a bronze Olympic medal in that same sport. My lazy ass is in awe of her work ethic and her ability to endure through pain and deprivation. As a human being, I am less than impressed with her. It's one thing to be at the top of your game, but quite another to hold your opponents in contempt. The fighting industry has stooped to new lows by permitting Hulking tattooed monsters glare at each other and utter threats in monosyllables in an attempt to work up interest in the fight.
How different from the days when a couple of boxers would shake hands in gentlemanly fashion and speak of their opponent in complimentary terms! Ronda has bought into the new way of doing things, often refusing to touch gloves before the round or shake hands with her defeated opponent. And the way she talks about them Interestingly, in her book when Rousey describes how she was looking for a female dog in a litter, she states that she wants a "girl" dog, thereby passing up her only chance to put the word "bitch" to legitimate use.
Read the book. You will learn that when Rousey wins, it is because she is so friggin' great. When she loses, it is not the result of being bested I could write quotes, but why? Suffice it to say I'm not all that fond of the writer, and it makes it hard to assess the book.
I will give you a quote from page Above all, there is the indisputable knowledge that I am the greatest in my role in the history of the world. That brings me back to the gods I wonder what changes she would make to the book if she were to re-write it at this point?
Ronda won't have to worry about making a living, though; she is a smokin' hot bit of stuff with several movies and who knows how many endorsements under her belt. Possibly she'll have a little humility tucked in there as well, courtesy of Holly Holm. Aug 16, Babs rated it it was amazing. I have never been so inspired by a memoir, and so awestruck by another human being. To say Ronda Rousey is my hero is an understatement.
She is an impeccable human being, and completely unapologetic about it. In a world that attempts to limit and stifle, Rousey gives it the finger. In a society where woman are constantly undervalued, questioned, and brushed off, she refuses to be ignored. She will never say she is sorry because she isn't. If you do not like who she is, get out of her ring. I can I have never been so inspired by a memoir, and so awestruck by another human being. I can only hope to be a fraction of the amazing woman she is someday.
One quote in particular stood out to me. In the chapter titled "When do you cross the magical boundary that stops you from dreaming big? When people say 'Oh you're so cocky. My life has been a constant struggle of telling myself I am worth the things I want. I am an amazing, capable, and independant person. Anyone who tells me to be less can get bent. Who are you to tell me I need to think less of myself? View 1 comment. Jun 05, Toshio rated it it was ok Shelves: just-for-fun. Disappointing in that the book is focused too much on gossip and dialogue of past "slights" and grievances perceived by Rousey.
It does do a good job of highlighting just how driven she is, but for the most part the book reveals what we pretty much already knew: Rousey is a tremendously gifted athlete and wears her emotions on her sleeve. Compared to the Georges St. Pierre biography, where he takes a much more philosophical and nuanced look at life, relationships, and what it means to be a martia Disappointing in that the book is focused too much on gossip and dialogue of past "slights" and grievances perceived by Rousey.
Pierre biography, where he takes a much more philosophical and nuanced look at life, relationships, and what it means to be a martial artist; this book comes off as the very thing that Rousey claims to despise: a reality-show personality project. Written by Rousey's sister, this book is much too "us against the world", lacking the deep questions of a GSP bio or the neutrality of a Steve Jobs type book where the writer is not afraid to paint the subject in a sometimes negative light.
May 13, Kent Woods rated it it was ok. Not so much an autobiography as an extended podcast interview, this book is nonetheless an interesting portrait of a, incredibly dynamic personality. May 30, Tofts Reviews rated it it was amazing. Ronda Rousey and Maria Burns Ortiz make an excellent writing team. The writing is uplifting and positive, with lessons applicable to everyone in everyday life. The format is clean and simple. This is a brilliant way to present material that, in this genre, has can be overdone and overloaded with facts and statistics.
As a general reader who is interested in the person behind the legend, Ronda Rousey and Maria Burns Ortiz make an excellent writing team. Rousey and Burns Ortiz create a good balance with family and sport stories that keep the reader fascinated.
Not all of her life has been sensational, overdone by Hollywood, and the reader needs to remember that. She did start off as a young girl with a dream. Rousey sets the bar high for all of us. With guided action and belief in oneself, all big dreams are absolutely attainable. My favorite line in this book is in the Thank You section.
Jan 03, Khurram rated it it was amazing. Great book. Yes I am Ronda Rousey fan. I like her tell it like it she sees it attitude. This makes her a polerising figure. If you don't like what she said she does not care. If you don't know who Ronda Rousey is you must be living under a rock. This is an honest account of life so far. This book is written with her same laser focus to be the best at whatever she does.
Dana said it best the only complaint about this book is Ronda is still so young she has not even peaked yet in her career yet, it Great book. Dana said it best the only complaint about this book is Ronda is still so young she has not even peaked yet in her career yet, it is just that she has done so many amazing thing so far.
The book is well written. Each chapter is name after one of the principles from her warrior code most of which were quotes and principles installed in her by her mother.
This give the book a part feel of a self help book. Sort of like GSP's book but done slightly better. Ronda shows the difference between potential and the physical, mental, and sacrifices necessary to achieve greatness.
To some she might come across as arrogant but this type of self belief is a necessary component in achieving ones dreams. How can you expect others to believe in you if you do not believe in yourself.
I really like the way the book is written not from the point of view of not trying to garner sympathy, but to get the reader to understand the sacrifices and work put in to achievements.
She names all her competitors and rivals and is not shy about giving her opinion about them, but in her personal life her former boyfriends name are omitted and replaced with her name for them.
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