UFC rising star Dan 'The Determined' Argueta is an MMA Fighter who first burst on to the national scene after appearing on The Ultimate Fighter 29, fighting for Team Ortega in the featherweight division. With a Pro MMA record of 8-1-0, he now looks to make waves in the upcoming UFC Fight Night on Jan 14th, 2023. Dan shares with us his journey to the UFC, along with key tips on having the right mindset, attitude, and routine for success! #UFCVEGAS67
Hosts: Roy Collins, MD, Somto Obi, MD, and Charles Bay MD,MPH
Timestamps:
0:27 - Introducing Dan Argueta
2:58 - Dan's Dream Career
4:13 - Relationship with UFC Hall of Famer, Cub Swanson
5:41 - Redirecting his life from the "wrong path"
11:55 - The origin of "The Determined" nickname
15:23 - *TEACHING POINT*: setting smart, achievable goals
17:00 - “You don’t climb Mt Everest in one push”
20:23 - *TEACHING POINT*: the power of positive outlooks towards attaining goals
21:35 - Preparing for a fight
23:25 - Positive Reframing
24:54 - Affirmation and routine
25:47 - Managing Fear
27:54 - Rituals and Routines
33:15 - Why Sports Psychiatry is helpful towards Dan's Success
