The 70 best phrases (and reflections) of Ronda Rousey

Ronda Jean Rousey is a professional wrestler, mixed martial artist, and judoka, as well as having various acting roles. She had an important participation in the 2002 Beijing Olympics, where she got a bronze medal in Judo. Currently, her professional home is in WWE, after her success in the UFC.

Best quotes from Ronda Rousey

She is not only a champion in the fighting ring, but also against her own demons. To learn more about her life and profession, we bring a series of quotes and reflections from Ronda Rousey.

1. Life is a struggle from the moment you take your first breath to the moment you breathe out for the last time.

A fight to get what we want and not let ourselves be defeated by adversity.

2. You have to fight because you can't count on anyone else to fight for you. And you have to fight for people who can't fight for themselves.

You can only manage your life by yourself.

3. The kind of hope I'm talking about is the belief that something good will come of it. That everything you are going through and everything you have been through will be worth the struggles and frustrations.

The hope is knowing that we have an opportunity to improve.

4. Whether in mixed martial arts or in the business world, resilience is a must.

In everything we do, it is necessary to learn to bear the sorrows and keep getting up.

5. Most people focus on the wrong topic. They focus on the result, not the process.

It is well said that the most important thing is the journey, not the destination.

6. To be the best, you have to constantly challenge yourself, raise the bar, push the limits of what you can do.

Knowing that we have limits, but above all, knowing that we can break them.

7. I'm not looking to escape the pressure. I am taking advantage of it.

We can use our weaknesses as motivation.

8. It is one thing to fight other people, but fighting yourself is different. If you're fighting yourself, who wins? who loses?

The hardest and most important battle is the one we fight with our mind.

9. Once you start to care about what other people think of you, you are relinquishing control.

Caring about others will only make you give up.

10. You have to be the best on your worst day.

We can learn a valuable lesson at any time.

11. Acting in fear is called courage.

Courage is not doing risky things, but going ahead despite fear.

12. Not being afraid of criticism is actually a huge advantage.

Criticism should only push you, not hold you back.

13. I feel like I tried to be nice and failed: it failed me. So I didn't give a shit and ended up being much more successful because of it.

There are people who take advantage of the generosity of others.

14. Some people like to call me conceited or arrogant, but I just think, 'How dare you assume that I should think less of myself?'

You are not selfish if you put yourself first.

15. Never let anyone tell you that not doing your best is enough.

It is important to give everything, even in the little things, that is what brings satisfaction.

16. Once you give them the power to tell you that you're great, you also give them the power to tell you that you're not worthy.

Be careful with those who flatter you, because they can be your worst critics.

17. Success is the result of hard work, of breaking your back every day for years without cutting corners.

Success doesn't come alone, but it doesn't happen in an instant either, it's a process.

18. People tell me all the time, 'You're not afraid.' I tell them, 'No, that's not true. I'm scared all the time.

But being afraid should not stop us, on the contrary, we must show that we can despite fear.

19. Every missed opportunity is a blessing in disguise.

There are things that are not for us and we do not realize immediately.

20. Everything in the world is information. The information you choose to acknowledge and the information you choose to ignore is up to you.

We use the information for our benefit.

21. Making a change in your life is as easy as making a decision and acting accordingly. That's all.

Taking the first step is the hardest of all, but then it gets easier.

22. No one is going to give you anything of value. You have to work for it, sweat for it, fight for it.

If you don't love yourself, you will forever seek someone else's approval.

23. It's not just about winning the round. It's not just about winning the fight. It's about winning every second of your life.

Not everything is winning, but enjoying what you do and what you get with it.

24. To be a fighter, you have to be passionate.

To excel at anything, you must do it with love.

25. You can let external factors beyond your control distract you, you can let sore muscles hold you back. You can let the silence make you uncomfortable.

The things that affect you impact you more or less, depending on how you handle it.

26. When you win something, you never have to worry about justifying that you really deserve it.

You should never explain for the things you have.

27. Many people are afraid of having real opinions. People are so afraid of criticism… I'm not afraid that people don't like me.

The 'cancel culture' makes many prefer to remain silent than express themselves.

28. For me, MMA is like speed chess. It is as if it takes a person to a certain position.

An interesting relationship, both need concentration, strategy and audacity.

29. There have always been people who have written me off. They are not going away. I use that to motivate myself. It drives me to prove them wrong.

We will never be liked by everyone in the world, so you should never seek to please everyone.

30. The problem is not that I think I can achieve any goal I set for myself, the problem is that you project your own doubt onto me.

The insecurities of others can also affect us.

31. The process is sacrifice; It's all the hard parts: the sweat, the pain, the tears, the losses.

The process is never easy, but it is what sets us up for success.

32. I like being part of the change I want to see in the world.

The most important thing is always to lead by example.

33. One of the best days of my life was when I came to understand that other people's approval and my happiness were not related.

Our happiness is internal and we must seek it on our own, not depending on others.

34. I'm afraid of failure all the time, but I'm not scared enough to stop trying.

Failure is a fear that haunts us, that's why we must run faster.

35. No drug or amount of money or favoritism can ever give you self-confidence.

No substance can be considered as an 'extra benefit'.

36. Pressure is what builds up in the chamber behind a bullet before the gun explodes.

If we don't release that pressure we run the risk of exploding and harming others.

37. Don't stay still, jump forward.

Change is part of our nature because the world is not static.

38. Judo was one of those sports where they give you guidelines but then try to tell you to develop your own style.

Talking about his experience in judo.

39. Everyone wants to win, but to be truly successful, whether it's in a sport, at work, or in life, you have to be willing to put in the hard work, overcome challenges, and make the sacrifices necessary to be the best at what you do you do.

Many want success without having to lift a finger.

40. There were times when I knew I was in a terrible situation, but I also knew it wouldn't last forever. Those are the moments when you have to remind yourself that this experience is a defining moment in your life, but it does not define you.

Bad things don't last forever.

41. If you can't dream big and ridiculous dreams, what's the point of dreaming?

Dreams are desires that we can then shape.

42. Sometimes even the right decisions don't work.

It is better to be wrong in what we try than never to risk it.

43. To get something of real value, you have to fight for it.

You can't have something without working for it.

44. But there is much more value in the achievements you earn than in the accolades that are only given to you.

Not all the compliments are true, but everything you get is the result of your hard work.

45. I have so much passion, it's hard to contain it all. That passion escapes like tears from my eyes, sweat from my pores, and blood from my veins.

Use your passion to build your future.

46. By choosing to focus only on the information you need, you can cut through any distractions and achieve so much more.

There are times when it is better to choose the information we want to receive.

47. People want to project their own insecurities onto others, but I refuse to let them put it on me.

It is better to stay away from those who want to sink us because they cannot rise.

48. I want to be a perfect fighter, and that is one of those unattainable goals, because I will never be perfect… but I can always be closer to perfection.

Perfection is the desire to keep improving and growing over time.

49. Don't focus on what you can't do. Focus on what you can.

Focus on what you are good at.

50. In a way, self-deprecation is considered modesty, and my confidence was considered arrogance, and it's considered a bad thing to pay a compliment.

People tend to appreciate those who are insecure more because they feel intimidated by those who are confident.

51. Just because you don't think you could be the best in the world doesn't mean I shouldn't have the confidence to believe I can do anything.

You don't need to be the best, but give your all.

52. I go to bed every night thinking of all the possible ways I can be successful.

You need to have a positive mindset every day, all day.

53. I feel like I started doing this because I wanted to find a way to pay my bills doing something I love, and it's gotten bigger than that. He has become bigger than me.

A passion that became his way of life.

54. A sleeper just waits and when the time is right, they come out and surprise everyone. That's you, boy. Don't worry.

We all have our moment to act.

55. They always tell us that you have to flatter everyone around you and that you have to speak ill of yourself.

Before you flatter another, you must have admiration for yourself.

56. The moment you stop seeing your opponent as a threat is the moment you leave yourself open for defeat.

Never underestimate the strength of others.

57. How you feel is entirely in your mind. Your mind has nothing to do with your environment. It has nothing to do with anyone around you. It is entirely your decision.

It is up to you to take things personally or not.

58. If people knew how hard I worked to get my domain; it would not seem so wonderful at all.

There are those who believe that you don't need much to get to the top.

59. There is nothing in my life that I would go back and change, even the darkest moments.

Dark moments teach us to value honest things and people.

60. I don't know how we're expected to look sane if we're told to talk negatively about ourselves.

False humility is negative and very harmful. Self-confidence is what we must pursue.

61. Knowing that everything good can disappear at any moment is what makes me work so hard.

Things are not forever and that should inspire us to live in the present.

62. If I could have had everything exactly the way I wanted, this is how I would have written it.

Sometimes we wish things had been better, but this is the path that taught us everything we need to know.

63. I always say you have to be willing to have your heart broken.

A broken heart can heal and be stronger.

64. Strong and healthy is the new sexy.

Beauty must go hand in hand with health.

65. Even if they don't know it, everyone has the instinct to survive.

Only not everyone lives moments where it is activated.

66. Skinny girls look good in clothes, but fit girls look good naked.

Embracing the curves of women.

67. Active patience is taking the time to set something up correctly.

It's not just waiting, but doing something useful in that time.

68. Athletes who take drugs don't believe in themselves.

A criticism of athletes who fall into doping to improve.

69. I don't want girls to have the same ambitions as me. I want them to know that it's okay to be ambitious. I want you to know that it's okay to say whatever's on your mind.

It's okay to have a role model, but to be better ourselves.

70. The Olympic Games are something once in a lifetime. I was lucky enough to go twice, but most people only get one chance.

Grateful to have had that unique experience.