The Fixate & Binge Podcast
Welcome to the Fixate & Binge Podcast, your one-stop destination that uses movies and television shows as a springboard to discuss life’s most important topics! Listen in to hear recommendations, reviews, and real-world applications on the meaning of the stories told through the medium of movies and television. Hosted by Joe Curdy, new episodes are released every Tuesday. Usually spanning 30-60 minutes each episode, you’ll come away with something to think about and a knowledge of which entertainment options are worth your time, and which are not.
The Fixate & Binge Podcast
Undefeated, Undisputed Heavyweight Boxer Oleksander Usyk's Discipline over Motivation and the Films That Prove It!
In this episode, I reflect on Oleksander Usyk’s recent historic unification win and his powerful post-fight message: “Discipline is more important than motivation.” As a longtime boxing fan, I break down what makes Usyk such a rare and remarkable fighter — not just in talent, but in mindset.
Then, I pivot from the ring to the screen, highlighting five films that embody that same relentless discipline:
- 🎣 JIRO DREAMS OF SUSHI– Mastery through decades of routine and refinement.
- 🧬 GATTACA – Defying limitations through quiet, determined effort.
- 🥁 WHIPLASH – The punishing path to greatness in the arts.
- 🚣 THE NOVICE – Obsession, pain, and pushing beyond the edge.
- ⏰ GROUNDHOG DAY – Self-mastery earned through infinite repetition.
These films, like Usyk, show us that greatness isn't a flash of inspiration — it's built, one disciplined day at a time.
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