Ep.18 Lessons from Floyd Mayweather On Why Talent is Not Enough & Why Hardwork is More Important artwork
How I Discovered My Gift with David D. Simons

Ep.18 Lessons from Floyd Mayweather On Why Talent is Not Enough & Why Hardwork is More Important

  • E18
  • 23:13
  • March 29th 2021

What is More Important Talent or Hardwork?

In today’s episode, I will be sharing with you the profile of one of the greatest boxers, Floyd Mayweather Jr. An American boxing champion who is regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters of his generation. A sport that runs in his blood, Mayweather has given everything to it, his blood, his sweat, his hard work, and his life.

By the numbers, Mayweather may very well be the best that boxing has ever seen. He achieved these numbers because of his consistent determination to work and improve himself. We can learn and apply these 10 principles from Floyd Mayweather gave him the-pound- for-pound king title in the boxing world.


1. All he's ever thought about is winning. He never thought about losing.

2. Outwork your competition

3. Persist when you want to relax.

4. Passion and the love of his sport are more of the motivation than money.

5. Gain the psychological advantage.

6. Be creative in your competitive edge.

7. Comfort breeds complacency.

8. Dedicate yourself to your craft.

9. Responsibility aids in your sacrifice.

10. Always affirm yourself.

Being talented is not enough. Yes, natural skill is helpful. However, without putting in adequate effort, the outcome will be far less successful.

How I Discovered My Gift with David D. Simons

How I Discovered My Gift is not just a podcast its part of a bigger movement to help 1 billion people discover, develop and distribute their gifts.This show is for anyone that feels lost and doesn’t know what their gifts are. This is also for people who don't feel they have a clear purpose in life and they don’t know their full potential. Most people don’t have an obvious talent like singing or athleticism or musical gifts this show is for people that need a little more help identifying their gifts. On this show you will find inspiration from our amazing guests who have discovered their gifts and talents and show you exactly how they did it.