Regian Eersel Didn’t Listen to the Best Advice
You know what’s fascinating about asking world champions for their best advice?
They see through the noise and cut to the chase.
You may expect a ONE Championship double champ like Regian Eersel to talk about secret training methods or advanced fighting tactics.
Instead, he shared something simpler – and far more powerful.
One of the most dangerous strikers on the planet, standing there telling me his biggest regret wasn’t about training harder or learning more techniques…
It was about being too damn stubborn to listen to his coaches.
“I was really hard-headed, I didn’t listen at all,” he told me.
When his trainers told him to punch more in sparring, he’d think, “Nah, I don’t like doing the punch now. I’m gonna kick more.”
Sound familiar?
Let’s talk about why this matters.
by Don Heatrick
@donheatrick
The Best Advice Using a Third-Person Perspective
Your coaches see what you can’t see. They understand the bigger picture of fight game evolution. They’ve likely been where you want to go.
Regian later realized that at higher levels, most fighters punch more than they kick.
And his coaches saw this coming, but he wouldn’t listen.
How often have you brushed off coaching advice because:
- It felt uncomfortable?
- It wasn’t your preferred style?
- You thought you knew better?
But, that outside perspective is pure gold! Your coaches see things you simply can’t see from your first-person view, especially under pressure.
What To Do Now:
- Treat each piece of coaching advice like a potential game-changer
- Ask questions instead of dismissing suggestions
- Trust the process, even when it’s uncomfortable
Remember… Even world champions like Regian wish they’d listened more! Don’t make the same mistake.
In your next training session, keep your ears and mind open. That’s a powerful insight for any fighter looking to improve.
