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From Rio's favelas to world-class BJJ mentor: resilience, faith, and leadership — with Roan "Jucão" Carneiro (EP 005) | Growth Under Pressure
Eric sits down with his Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, Roan, a former UFC fighter turned head instructor, to talk about grit that's forged on the mats and carried into business and life. From getting smashed by older training partners in Rio to building a thriving kids program in Alpharetta, he shares how consistency, faith, and community turn dark seasons into growth—and why "pressure makes diamonds."
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🌟 Highlights
"Pressure makes diamonds": turning losses into lessons
Growing up near the favelas and finding confidence through jiu-jitsu
Consistency over motivation—show up even when you're sore…
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