I don't go into a fight mad. I go into a fight like it's my

Host: The room feels charged with energy, the quiet hum of the day fading into the background as Jack and Jeeny sit across from each other. The quote they've just discussed is bold and full of life, sparking something deeper in the air. Jack looks at Jeeny, a slight grin forming as he considers the sentiment behind Paige VanZant's words.

Jeeny: "Paige VanZant once said, 'I don’t go into a fight mad. I go into a fight like it’s my birthday. I love what I’m doing.' That’s such a unique way to approach something as intense as a fight, right? It’s not about anger or aggression—it's about joy and passion. Do you think that’s how we should approach challenges in our lives? With the mindset that we’re doing what we love, rather than focusing on the struggle?"

Jack: He nods thoughtfully, clearly engaged with the quote. "I think that’s one of the most powerful ways to approach anything. When you think about it, most of the time, we approach challenges—whether it’s work, personal struggles, or even just daily stress—with frustration or fear. We’re often trying to avoid discomfort or push through because we feel forced to. But what Paige is saying is that if you approach things with a mindset of excitement or love for the process itself, it changes everything. It’s no longer a battle; it becomes something you enjoy doing."

Jeeny: "Exactly. It’s about shifting your perspective. If you can go into a challenge with the same enthusiasm as you would on your birthday, when everything feels exciting and full of possibility, you’re more likely to succeed. There’s joy in the challenge itself, rather than seeing it as something you need to fight against." She smiles, leaning forward slightly. "That mindset is what gives you strength, not the anger or the frustration. It’s like embracing the process, instead of just focusing on the outcome."

Jack: "And I think it’s also about confidence. When you love what you’re doing, you’re not as afraid of failing because you’re focused on the enjoyment of it. You trust that the journey itself is worth something. And that’s where real strength comes from—finding the joy in the hard work, the process, the struggle. It’s a shift in how we see our efforts." He pauses, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Paige’s attitude towards fighting is a perfect example of that. She doesn’t let the pressure or intensity of the situation overwhelm her. She embraces it with open arms because she loves it. And that’s a powerful thing."

Jeeny: "Yeah, I love that. It’s like the idea of flow—when you’re so immersed in what you’re doing that time just disappears. When you approach challenges with love and passion, you’re in the moment, focused on the action itself, not on the fear of what might happen. That’s when you’re really living, and that’s when you’re able to give your best effort." She smiles, a twinkle of realization in her eyes. "It’s the difference between fighting out of anger and fighting out of excitement."

Host: The conversation lingers in the room, each word hanging in the air like a spark that has ignited something deeper. The idea that challenges, no matter how tough or intimidating, can be approached with love and passion is a refreshing shift from the usual way we think about adversity. Jack and Jeeny sit in this moment of quiet reflection, both understanding that embracing challenges with the same excitement and joy as a celebration can transform the way we experience life itself.

As the evening continues, the room feels a little lighter, as if the energy of Paige VanZant's words has filled the space with possibility. The message is clear: when you love what you do, when you approach the hardest moments with the same excitement you’d feel on your birthday, you turn the struggle into something worth celebrating.