

Kickstart the New Year with Humility, Resilience, and Discipline
Featuring Alex Gotay
In this episode, Alex Gotay—Catholic speaker, Marine, and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor—explores how resilience, humility, and discipline can transform your life. Drawing inspiration from the WWII film The Six Triple Eight, Alex shares why resolutions often fail and how perseverance shapes character. Discover how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goes beyond self-defense, offering lessons in faith, discipline, and spiritual growth. This powerful conversation blends faith, fitness, and fortitude to inspire growth in mind, body, and spirit for the year ahead.
As you listen, reflect on your own resolutions: How can you incorporate humility, resilience, and faith into your journey this year?
About the Author
Alex Gotay is a full-time youth minister, national teen and young adult speaker, retreat leader, evangelizer, missionary, and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt.
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