#427 – Neil Adams: Judo, Olympics, Winning, Losing, and the Champion Mindset

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<p>Neil Adams is a judo world champion, 2-time Olympic silver medalist, 5-time European champion, and often referred to as the Voice of Judo. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:<br /> &#8211; <b>ZipRecruiter</b>: <a href="https://ziprecruiter.com/lex">https://ziprecruiter.com/lex</a><br /> &#8211; <b>Eight Sleep</b>: <a href="https://eightsleep.com/lex">https://eightsleep.com/lex</a> to get special savings<br /> &#8211; <b>MasterClass</b>: <a href="https://masterclass.com/lexpod">https://masterclass.com/lexpod</a> to get 15% off<br /> &#8211; <b>LMNT</b>: <a href="https://drinkLMNT.com/lex">https://drinkLMNT.com/lex</a> to get free sample pack<br /> &#8211; <b>NetSuite</b>: <a href="http://netsuite.com/lex">http://netsuite.com/lex</a> to get free product tour</p> <p>Transcript: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript">https://lexfridman.com/neil-adams-transcript</a></p> <p><b>EPISODE LINKS:</b><br /> Neil&#8217;s Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/naefighting">https://instagram.com/naefighting</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting">https://youtube.com/NAEffectiveFighting</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe">https://tiktok.com/@neiladamsmbe</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo">https://facebook.com/NeilAdamsJudo</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s X: <a href="https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo">https://x.com/NeilAdamsJudo</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s Website: <a href="https://naeffectivefighting.com">https://naeffectivefighting.com</a><br /> Neil&#8217;s Podcast: <a href="https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast">https://naeffectivefighting.com/podcasts/the-dojo-collective-podcast</a><br /> A Life in Judo (book): <a href="https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB">https://amzn.to/4d3DtfB</a><br /> A Game of Throws (audiobook): <a href="https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ">https://amzn.to/4aA2WeJ</a></p> <p><b>PODCAST INFO:</b><br /> Podcast website: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/podcast">https://lexfridman.com/podcast</a><br /> Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://apple.co/2lwqZIr">https://apple.co/2lwqZIr</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8">https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8</a><br /> RSS: <a href="https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/">https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/</a><br /> YouTube Full Episodes: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexfridman">https://youtube.com/lexfridman</a><br /> YouTube Clips: <a href="https://youtube.com/lexclips">https://youtube.com/lexclips</a></p> <p><b>SUPPORT &#38; CONNECT:</b><br /> &#8211; Check out the sponsors above, it&#8217;s the best way to support this podcast<br /> &#8211; Support on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman">https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfridman">https://twitter.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman">https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman">https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman</a><br /> &#8211; Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@lexfridman">https://medium.com/@lexfridman</a></p> <p><b>OUTLINE:</b><br /> Here&#8217;s the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time.<br /> (00:00) &#8211; Introduction<br /> (09:13) &#8211; 1980 Olympics<br /> (26:35) &#8211; Judo explained<br /> (34:40) &#8211; Winning<br /> (52:54) &#8211; 1984 Olympics<br /> (1:01:55) &#8211; Lessons from losing<br /> (1:17:37) &#8211; Teddy Riner<br /> (1:37:12) &#8211; Training in Japan<br /> (1:52:51) &#8211; Jiu jitsu<br /> (2:03:59) &#8211; Training<br /> (2:27:18) &#8211; Advice for beginners</p>