What It Takes to Be #1 (8x Jiu Jitsu World Champ) - Kendall Reusing | Ep 167

Kendall Reusing, an 8-time Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, reveals that the path to greatness isn’t built on relentless grind, but on the courage to question your purpose. She shares how her obsession with winning—what she calls her 'who’s number one complex'—once drove her to elite success but also fueled an eating disorder and emotional burnout. After a devastating 2022 injury and a deep personal reckoning, she redefined success not as medals or titles, but as a life that feels expansive, joyful, and balanced. Now, she’s stepping into a new chapter: building a coaching program focused on achieving excellence while living freely, not just surviving. Her journey underscores a radical truth: the most powerful athletes aren’t those who never break—they’re the ones who learn to rebuild with wisdom, depth, and self-compassion. Her story is a masterclass in conscious evolution. She’s not abandoning Jiu-Jitsu, but reclaiming it—no longer as a prison of perfection, but as a playground of expression. She’s also using her platform to call out predatory behavior in the sport, demanding accountability. Her new focus? Helping others find their 'high intention, low attachment' mindset—where passion and purpose coexist without destroying the soul. As she prepares for her wedding and a new creative phase, Kendall proves that being world-class doesn’t require being broken—it requires being whole.