1. Hard work beats natural talent
“There’s no talent here, this is hard work,” McGregor has recently said. “This is an obsession. Talent does not exist, we are all equals as human beings.
“You could be anyone if you put in the time. You will reach the top, and that’s that.”
2. Dress for what you want to be
There’s no doubting that the Dubliner is one of the most stylish men in sport.
3. Make time for the fans who support you
Even as his profile has rocketed to global stardom, McGregor still makes sure to pose for countless photographs with the fans he encounters everyday.
4. Learn to adapt to different environments
Regularly living out of hotel rooms, McGregor doesn’t need top class gyms to work a sweat up and will train wherever necessary.
5. Don’t forget your roots
Conor may spend a lot of time in the States these days, but Dublin remains his home.
6. Treat yourself every now and again
Since becoming one of the highest paid athletes in the world, McGregor has splashed out on a number of expensive cars.
7. Know the importance of good footwear
He’s probably got enough pairs of runners and shoes to do him for a lifetime at this stage.
8. Don’t lose sight of the dream
Once an apprentice plumber and claiming the dole weeks before his debut, McGregor stuck with his dream and has become one of the most famous sports stars in world.
9. Finally…
The phrase he lives his life by.
Budweiser Dream Big is giving one winner and their ‘Best bud’ the chance to follow their American Dream — to go stateside for a once-in-a-lifetime experience to the value of €50,000.
To find out more, visit BudDreamBig.ie. Conor McGregor will reveal the winner on 4 July, American Independence Day.
What a great match played in intercounty ferocity…very professional display fron the gunners…andthey had to go very deep
@Aidan Ryan: Unbelievable ferocity and quality is right. Some scoring for 60mins of action. Way better than that opening World Cup game too!
Ballygunner just a better team♦️♠️
Crazy tactics by NAP in second half. Stopped playing through full-back line & goalie rained stupid high balls down on the half-forward line. They were tailor-made for Ballygunner backs to defend, and they cleaned up & our scoring threat dried up.
Very good quality game, ballygunner deserved it in the end. Nap faded out of it, looks like poor Mike Caseys knee is gone again