Jordan Simi on fighting in a dress, interviewing Volkanovski, getting cancelled and more!

Introduction

In this section, the speaker introduces himself and discusses his desire to create viral content.

• The speaker describes himself as a "don't give a [__]" type of guy.

• He expresses his desire to create something that will go viral.

Personal Grooming

In this section, the speaker discusses personal grooming and suggests getting their nails done after the interview.

• The speaker mentions feeling "a bit naked."

• He suggests going to get their nails done after the interview.

Dealing with Trouble

In this section, the speaker discusses how he deals with trouble and what he wants his legacy to be.

• The speaker asks how one should deal with trouble.

• He questions what kind of effect one wants to have on others.

• The speaker suggests becoming a better person as a way to start making an impact.

Podcasting Style

In this section, the speakers discuss podcasting style and how it affects listeners' experiences.

• The speakers agree that podcasting should feel like a conversation.

• They suggest that listeners want to feel like they are "a fly on the wall."

• One of the speakers prefers a conversational style over scripted or rehearsed content.

Interviewing Alexander Volkanovski

In this section, the speakers discuss interviewing Alexander Volkanovski and creating viral content for UFC fans.

• One of the speakers interviewed Alexander Volkanovski for Chaos Sports.

• They discuss how big media outlets were present at the event where they interviewed him.

• The interviewer was initially hesitant but decided to create something viral for UFC fans who may not be familiar with MMA's storylines and community.

Interviewing Alexander Volkanovski (continued)

In this section, the speaker discusses how he convinced Alexander Volkanovski to do an interview and his experience during the interview.

• The interviewer had been waiting for two hours to interview Alexander Volkanovski.

• When he was told that Alexander was not taking any more interviews, he persisted and convinced him to do one.

• The interviewer felt out of his depth when big media outlets were present at the event.

Creating Viral Content

In this section, the speaker discusses creating viral content for UFC fans who may not be familiar with MMA's storylines and community.

• The interviewer wanted to create something viral for people outside of the fight community.

• He suggests that viral content is essential in getting people interested in watching fights.

• The interviewer got grilled by another interviewer about where his idea came from.

Creating Viral Content

In this section, the speaker talks about creating viral content and how he went about it.

Going Viral

• The speaker tells the interviewee that he only has five minutes to interview him and if they want something to go viral, they have to either go with it or not.

• He asks the interviewee to hold hands, which makes him uncomfortable but also creates a funny moment.

• The video is posted on TikTok and initially gets only a thousand views in the first day. However, it eventually goes viral.

• The feedback from the video is mostly negative, but for the speaker, it was positive because it achieved its goal of getting eyes on his fight.

Painting Nails

In this section, the speaker talks about why he painted his nails black.

Getting His Nails Painted

• The speaker's daughters convince him to get his nails painted while they are getting their nails done.

• Initially hesitant, he decides to do it right by getting shellac so that it lasts longer.

• He paints them black because his daughters let him choose the color.

Bonding over Nail Polish

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience of painting his nails black and how girls would come up to him and compliment him. He also discusses how he bonds with his daughters over nail polish and how it is a personal thing for him.

Painting Nails

• The speaker talks about painting his nails black.

• Girls would come up to him and compliment him on his nails.

• The speaker discusses how bonding with his daughters over nail polish is a personal thing for him.

Men Painting Their Nails

• The speaker talks about how he and his friend Josh get their nails done together.

• The speaker mentions that men painting their nails is not a new trend as ancient Egyptians used to paint their nails first.

• The speaker shares an anecdote about putting yellow smiley faces on his black painted nails.

Fashion Trends

• The speaker talks about how women's fashion changes quickly compared to men's fashion.

• He mentions that skinny jeans were considered gay in the past but are now widely accepted.

Overall, the section highlights the changing trends in fashion and how men are becoming more accepting of traditionally feminine practices like painting their nails.

Creativity and Masculinity

In this section, the speaker talks about the challenges of being a creative person in a world that values traditional masculine and feminine roles.

The Beauty of Being a Creative Person

• Being a creative person comes with its own set of challenges.

• The world is currently grappling with traditional masculine and feminine roles.

• Despite these challenges, the speaker embraces his creativity and individuality.

Harry Garcia - A Role Model for Breaking Gender Norms

• Harry Garcia is an amazing boxer who also paints his nails and walks on runways.

• He wears dresses and does what he wants, breaking gender norms.

• More men should follow his example.

Red Nail Polish?

• The speaker is not bold enough to wear red nail polish.

• He prefers black nail polish because it suits him better.

Artistic Expression

In this section, the speaker discusses how artistic expression allows him to connect with people on a deeper level.

Connecting Through Artistic Expression

• The speaker believes that artistic expression allows him to connect with people on a deeper level.

• He feels that in order to be able to express himself through art, he needs to be in touch with his emotions.

Combining Podcasting and Boxing

• The speaker has combined his love for podcasting with his passion for boxing.

• He has created a project called "The Heart Gallery" which focuses on fashion, sports content, charity work, and art.

The Heart Gallery Project

• The Heart Gallery project aims to create a free space where young adults can come together to create content such as podcasts or paintings.

• It will also feature clothing designed by the speaker as well as other artists' designs.

• Eventually, it will become a platform for artists and designers to showcase their work and sell their products.

Creatives and Infrastructure

In this section, the speaker discusses how creatives tend to work best when they have space and freedom to be creative. They also talk about the challenges of bringing friends on board with a project and how everyone has their own point of view.

Creatives Need Space

• Creatives don't work well in structured environments.

• Content houses or creative studios need to keep this in mind.

• The speaker's friend is a web designer who runs the website and sales while the speaker focuses on design and content.

Challenges of Bringing Friends On Board

• It's hard to bring everyone on board when everyone has their own point of view.

• The speaker had trouble working with a friend because they had different ideas about what direction to take the project.

• The speaker wants to inspire kids from similar backgrounds as them to do amazing things.

Being the Person You Needed as a Child

In this section, the speaker talks about wanting to be the person they needed as a child. They discuss their childhood experiences and how it shaped them into who they are today.

Childhood Experiences

• The speaker grew up in a bad environment that made them feel like they needed an escape.

• They were scared to put themselves out there and try new things because they were scared of failure.

• Their father set KPIs for them before playing rugby, which made them hate playing rugby.

Wanting to Be Who You Needed as a Child

• There's something compelling about being the person you needed as a child.

• The speaker wants to inspire kids from similar backgrounds as them to do amazing things.

The Pressure of Parental Expectations

In this section, the speaker discusses the negative impact that parental pressure can have on a child's performance in sports and how it can lead to resentment towards the game.

The Toll of Parental Pressure

• The speaker shares a personal story about a friend who was under immense pressure from his father to perform well in every game.

• This pressure caused the friend to develop a hatred for the game and want to escape from those environments.

• While some may argue that parental pressure comes from a good place, it often leads to missed opportunities for children who cannot handle the stress.

Overcoming Adversity

In this section, the speaker talks about his own experiences with adversity and how he overcame them.

Enduring Hardship

• The speaker acknowledges that mental toughness is necessary when facing difficult situations.

• He shares an example of having to catch multiple buses and trains just to make it to training on time.

• After training, he would have to sprint home while being chased by teenagers who wanted to beat him up.

• If he didn't make it home before 11 pm, he would be locked out of his house and forced to sleep outside.

Dealing with Bitterness

• Despite overcoming these challenges, the speaker admits that they turned him into a bitter and angry person.

• He only recently started unpacking these issues within himself over the past six months.

Believing in Yourself

In this section, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having confidence in oneself and one's abilities.

The Power of Confidence

• The speaker shares a conversation he had with his friend about belonging in a room.

• He explains that if you walk into a room with the mentality and body language that you don't belong, then no one else will think you do either.

• On the other hand, if you walk into a room with confidence and believe in yourself, others will see you as belonging there.

Artistic Boundaries

In this section, the speakers discuss the limitations of art and how artists need to push boundaries to get noticed. They also touch on a situation where one of the speakers got into trouble for making racist comments.

Pushing Boundaries in Art

• Artists have to push the envelope and do something different or innovative to get noticed.

• Doing things that people aren't expecting is the only way an artist can get attention.

• The conversation about artistic boundaries has become everything.

Consequences of Crossing Boundaries

• One of the speakers got into trouble for making racist comments about his own culture.

• The speaker's phone blew up with notifications when he made those comments.

• Initially, the speaker's reaction was to push away responsibility, but he later learned from it.

Cancel Culture

• Cancel culture is an emotional reaction rather than a rational decision.

• It's interesting that people attack others instead of trying to help them when they make mistakes.

Reaching Out

In this section, the speaker talks about how some people turned their back on him after he was canceled, but a few All Blacks players reached out to him to check on his mental health.

Support from All Blacks Players

• After being canceled, some people unfollowed and turned their back on the speaker.

• A few All Blacks players reached out to him to check on his mental health.

• The speaker appreciated their support and hopes to make amends with those who turned their back on him.

• He believes it will be a lifetime situation where he needs to move with action rather than just saying sorry.

Perception vs Reality

In this section, the speaker talks about how people's perception of him from social media is different from who he really is in person.

Misconceptions About His Personality

• People's perception of the speaker from social media is different from who he really is in person.

• When people meet him in person, they often realize that he is actually a nice guy.

• The speaker hopes to make amends for any misconceptions people may have had about his personality.

Being Analyzed Online

In this section, the speaker talks about how every decision and word gets analyzed online because of his prolific online presence.

Scrutiny of Online Presence

• Every decision and word made by the speaker gets analyzed online because of his prolific online presence.

• People might be dealing with an outdated version of the speaker that no longer represents who he is today.

• The nature of the internet means that things can easily get blown out of proportion or taken out of context.

Dealing with Mental Health Issues

In this section, the speaker talks about how he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and how it affected his mental health.

Struggles with Bipolar Disorder

• The speaker was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

• He believes that his mental health issues contributed to some of the negative behavior that led to him being canceled.

• The highs and lows he experienced over the years were difficult to deal with.

• At times, he would make up scenarios in his head that weren't real, which added to his struggles.

Coping with Being Canceled

In this section, the speaker talks about how he coped with being canceled and the impact it had on his mental health.

Impact of Being Canceled

• The speaker received a lot of horrible messages after being canceled, which took a toll on his mental health.

• He didn't leave his house for weeks and felt like he couldn't podcast or be funny anymore.

• Being called out by someone on TikTok during an appearance on "The Project" made things worse.

• Coping with being canceled involved taking time off and focusing on improving himself.

Struggling with Bipolar Disorder

In this section, the speaker talks about how his bipolar disorder affected his relationships and how he struggled to seek help.

Relationship Struggles

• The speaker's emotions were unstable due to bipolar disorder, which took a toll on his relationship.

• His ex-partner urged him to seek help, but he was resistant at first.

• Eventually, he realized that he needed help and went to see a specialist.

Sabotaging Opportunities

• The speaker discusses how his bipolar disorder caused him to sabotage opportunities in relationships and work.

• He had been in amazing job opportunities and relationships but found ways to destroy them overnight.

War with Own Mind

• The speaker talks about the challenges of being at war with his own mind due to bipolar disorder.

• He would make up stories in his head that felt real and would look for evidence to back them up. This type of thinking sometimes led him down a negative path.

Medication and Mental Health

In this section, the speaker discusses their reservations about medicating for mental illness and how physical activity, support networks, and creative outlets can help. They also talk about their personal experience with medication and how it has helped them.

Reservations About Medication

• The speaker is not a proponent of medicating for mental illness.

• They believe that physical activity, support networks, and creative outlets are important for managing anxiety and depression.

• They think that many people who suffer from these conditions lack these things.

Personal Experience with Medication

• The speaker has been on medication for 8-9 weeks.

• At first, they had reservations about taking it because it made them feel like they were "tranquilized."

• However, after consistently taking the medication every day for five weeks, they began to feel more stable mentally.

• The speaker believes that medication has been the most effective way to manage their mental health.

Reflections on Past Experiences

In this section, the speaker reflects on past experiences and regrets related to their mental health struggles.

Regrets About Past Relationships

• The speaker believes that if they had started medicating earlier, their past relationship would have been different.

• This is one of their biggest regrets related to their mental health struggles.

Gratitude for Overcoming Struggles at a Young Age

• The speaker is grateful that they have come through difficult experiences at a young age (31).

• They believe that many men do not face similar struggles until later in life when it can be harder to cope.

Creativity and Happiness

In this section, the speaker talks about how happiness is essential for creativity. They also discuss how their own creativity has been affected by their mental health struggles and medication.

The Importance of Happiness for Creativity

• The speaker believes that they cannot create unless they are happy.

• They have not painted in months because their creative side has dulled since taking medication and breaking up with their ex.

Personal Experience with Creativity and Medication

• The speaker's creativity has been affected by their mental health struggles and medication.

• They believe that the medication has "leveled them out," but it has also made it harder to tap into their creative side.

The Importance of a Relationship

In this section, the speaker talks about his relationship with his ex-girlfriend and how she has impacted his life.

The Impact of His Ex-Girlfriend

• The speaker explains that his ex-girlfriend taught him a lot about life and he probably would have never gone on medication if it wasn't for her.

• He regrets letting her down due to his mental health issues.

• The speaker wants to make her proud and be successful in the future.

• Although they still talk, it's hard for them to be around each other because of their strong feelings for each other.

Focusing on Personal Growth

In this section, the speaker discusses how he is focusing on personal growth and why it's important before entering into another relationship.

Importance of Personal Growth

• The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a full cup before entering into another relationship.

• He mentions that it's harder when you enter into a relationship with someone who is very successful and has their life together.

• Despite feeling like he can't keep up with his ex-girlfriend's work ethic, she encourages him to stay committed and give 100%.

Surrounding Yourself with the Right People

In this section, the speaker discusses how the people you surround yourself with can have an impact on your behavior and success.

The Effect of Surrounding Yourself with Certain People

• The people you surround yourself with can have a different kind of effect on you.

• Spending time together can lead to adopting each other's behaviors.

• Mimicking others is built into our DNA, even from a young age.

Challenges of Being Intimately Involved with Someone Battling Demons

• Being involved with someone battling their own demons can be tough.

• It affects their mental and financial well-being as they have to juggle your emotions too.

Focusing on Personal Goals

In this section, the speaker talks about focusing on personal goals and holding oneself accountable for them.

Holding Oneself Accountable for Personal Goals

• Focusing on personal goals such as becoming a millionaire, looking after family, and creating things is important.

• Boxing helps set his day out right.

• Chopping wood carrying water every day helps achieve long-term goals.

Importance of Small Things in Achieving Long-Term Goals

• Doing small things every day is crucial in achieving long-term goals.

• Once one reaches their destination or goal, it's still important to continue doing small things.

Carrying Yourself as a Professional

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of doing small things and carrying oneself as a professional. They also talk about resistance and how it can hinder one's progress.

Importance of Doing Small Things

• Carrying Waters chop wood carry water means doing all those small things.

• The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield describes resistance as the voice in your head that stops you from doing what you're supposed to do.

• Resistance comes in many forms and shapes, and it makes sense most of the time.

Overcoming Resistance

• To be on top of your game, you have to put your domain as your number one priority.

• The battle is against resistance every single day, and it changes depending on the domain.

• Ice baths are a cheat code for overcoming resistance.

Personal Experience with Ice Baths

• The speaker is obsessed with ice baths because they help him overcome resistance.

• He has done two proper ice baths so far, getting seven minutes in his first attempt and six minutes in his second attempt.

• He learned about ice baths from a friend during a party.

Ice Baths and Consistency

In this section, the speaker talks about the benefits of taking cold showers or ice baths in the morning and how it helps him battle resistance. He also discusses his training regime and his desire to achieve his goals.

Benefits of Cold Showers/Ice Baths

• Taking a cold shower or ice bath in the morning can change everything.

• It helps fight resistance, even though it doesn't get easier over time.

• Endorphins are up after getting out, making you alert and focused.

• Ice baths have been used for centuries and can change your whole life.

Training Regime

• The speaker is trying to get Al to jump into an ice bath with him.

• He wants to "kill it" this year and is using training, ice baths, and other habits to achieve his goals.

• He wants to fight Jason Tomalolo in five or six months' time as a way of testing himself.

Bigger Picture

• The speaker's bigger picture is having his children be proud of him long-term.

• He believes that consistency in habits like training and ice baths will help him achieve this goal.

Collaborating with Other Content Creators

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of collaborating with other content creators and how it can help grow your audience. They also touch on the lack of collaboration culture in Sydney compared to LA.

The Importance of Collaboration

• Getting around each other's work and giving each other time is important for growth.

• Collaborating with others helps you learn new things and see things from a different perspective.

• Working with people from different walks of life and content areas can make you a better person and improve your content.

Lack of Collaboration Culture in Sydney

• The speakers note that there is not as much collaboration culture in Sydney compared to LA.

• They mention "Tall Poppy Syndrome" where people don't support others until everyone else does.

• Some creators believe they are too busy or too big to collaborate, while others may not like someone else's content.

Disrupting the Industry

In this section, the speakers discuss disrupting the industry by trying new things and being open to change. They also talk about how doing events like crossover boxing can be challenging but rewarding.

Trying New Things

• One speaker mentions wanting to disrupt the industry by trying everything.

• He notes that he was called a "wannabe Jake Paul" when he started doing crossover boxing, but it had nothing to do with wanting to be Jake Paul.

Challenges of Doing Events

• The speakers discuss how doing events like crossover boxing can be challenging and how they were dragged through the media.

• They mention how it was a big shift for one speaker to go from being known for podcasts and TikTok to doing events like crossover boxing.

Overcoming Fear and Seizing Opportunities

In this section, the speaker talks about how he overcame his fear of public speaking and how it helped him in his boxing career. He also shares his advice on seizing opportunities and not being afraid to say yes.

Facing Fear

• The speaker talks about how nervous he was when reading in front of a large audience.

• He explains that he was able to overcome his fear by realizing that he was a better fighter than reader.

• The speaker discusses how the experience made the boxing situation easier for him.

Seizing Opportunities

• The speaker describes how he received an offer to fight Justin Hodges with only two weeks' notice.

• He explains that he said yes to the opportunity despite not being fully prepared.

• The speaker advises listeners to seize opportunities and not regret saying no later on.

• He emphasizes that people should not be afraid of what others will think if they say yes to an opportunity.

Being Relatable

• The speaker believes that his relatability has made him more influential than superstar athletes or politicians.

• He explains that people connect with him because he is just a normal person who has said yes to opportunities.

• The speaker encourages listeners to take advantage of their own opportunities and not be afraid of what others will think.

Resistance

• The speaker acknowledges that there is always resistance when faced with new opportunities.

• He describes how joining YKTR was a spontaneous decision that led to success.

• The speaker advises listeners to push past the resistance and jump from opportunity to opportunity.

• He emphasizes that the biggest resistance is often the voice in one's head telling them not to do something.

Don't Let Hindsight Ruin Your Life

In this section, the speaker talks about how people let hindsight ruin their lives and how important it is to live life on your own terms.

Living Life on Your Own Terms

• The speaker emphasizes that you are responsible for your own life and happiness.

• People often regret not taking opportunities because they were afraid of what others might think.

• The speaker encourages listeners to do what they want without worrying about other people's opinions.

Social Media Hate

• The speaker talks about how social media hate can affect people's lives if they let it.

• He emphasizes that you can always turn off social media and stay true to your art without knowing what people really think.

A Petty Story

• The speaker shares a story about a guy who sent him hateful messages, and he decided to take action against him.

• He did some research and found out that the guy worked for his friend's family company.

• He messaged his friend with screenshots of the messages, and the guy got fired for being racist.

Reality Check

In this section, the speaker talks about a recent incident where he had to deal with a racist gym employee. He shares his thoughts on the situation and how it was a reality check for everyone involved.

Dealing with Racism

• The speaker talks about how he came across a racist gym employee who was eventually fired.

• He reflects on the incident and explains why he didn't call out the employee publicly.

• The speaker hopes that this experience will be a reality check for the employee and that he will change his behavior.

Moving Forward

• The speaker expresses gratitude for being invited to speak and praises the host as one of the best podcasters he has worked with.

• He shares his contact information and promotes his upcoming company launch.

• The speaker talks about an interview with UFC star Alex, who was preparing for a fight at the time.

Conclusion

• The speaker thanks the host again for having him on the show.