In this conversation, Vagner Rocha shares his journey through challenges to becoming a respected leader and mentor in the jiu-jitsu community. Vagner is a Multiple Time IBJJF world champion and ADCC Medalist, former UFC fighter who is admired as a tenacious competitor, leader, father and coach of coaches. He discusses the weight of leadership, the importance of faith through adversity, and how personal struggles with the guidance of his faith in Jesus Christ have shaped his character. Vagner emphasizes the role of relationships, church community, and christian mentorship in personal growth, and reflects on significant turning points in his faith journey, including the impact of tragedy and his leadership legacy. He highlights the importance of living by example and the legacy of influence thru Jesus that comes from a life dedicated to serving others.

Key Lessons:

• ​Leadership comes with a weight that requires strength.
• ​Adversity can be a catalyst for personal growth.
• ​Faith plays a crucial role in transformation.
• ​Relationships can significantly impact personal development.
• ​Finding the right community is essential for growth.
• ​Experiencing tragedy can lead to a deeper faith.
• ​Commitment to faith requires action and consistency.
• ​Elevating one's faith often involves seeking new experiences.
• ​Living by example is more powerful than words.
• ​Influence can be a legacy that impacts future generations.

Keywords:

leadership, faith, biblical leadership, personal growth, mentorship, overcoming adversity, community, transformation, influence, jiu-jitsu, life journey