1) Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face

This is a phrase that Mike mouthed for years. In Tyson’s prime, he was known for a legendary windup that started from way down in a crouching position. Mike maintained he’d imagine his fist exploding through the back of an opponent’s head. If any of Tyson’s opponents wanted to survive, the best strategy was to crowd him so he couldn’t deploy that devastating weapon—which is exactly what Jones did through much of the fight.

2. Get comfortable being uncomfortable

Why did Mike decide to get back in the ring? He had nothing left to prove. When asked that very question he replied with: “Because it’s what I fear the most.” Entrepreneurs fail the moment they get comfortable. We begin to react instead of creating. The moment you decide to face your fear is the moment you get stronger and learn. The key to success is being calm amidst the chaos.

3. Keep punching

In the post-fight interview, Tyson revealed he was afraid of getting hurt. Most of us see someone do something dangerous and think they must be fearless. Tyson was afraid, and that’s why he landed 67 of 193 punches, which means only a third of his heat hit it’s intended target. There’s a lesson within that statistic.

Tyson kept pummeling hoping something, anything, would connect because if he didn’t? Jones would’ve knocked him out. It’s as simple as that.

Source Credit: Entrepreneur