A Lesson From Ronda Rousey: Don’t Let Your Job Define You

Not that long ago, UFC star Ronda Rousey was billed as “the world’s most dangerous woman” and with commercial endorsements and movie appearances seemed poised to make a major impact on pop culture. That was before two “setbacks” in the Octagon. While her star has dimmed considerably in those last two fights, Rousey’s story offers valuable insights and serves as a warning for those of us who get too wrapped up in our jobs.

Stringing together a series of twelves straight wins, Rousey rocketed to the top of her sport while her looks and charisma helped her transcend her brutal sport. News stands across the country featured magazines with Rousey on their covers, including the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She was selected as the Best Female Athlete Ever by voters at ESPN.com. Hollywood came calling as Rousey appeared in “The Expendables 3,” “Furious 7,” with other projects also lining up.

Then it all came crashing down….