Fighting For Your Dreams: Dave Zennario’s Journey to Becoming a Jujitsu World Champ

22/10/2025 26 min

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Episode Synopsis

Sometimes one question can change everything.While walking through New York City filming with entrepreneur Simon Squibb, Carly Lynn stopped a man on the street and asked him one simple question:“What’s your dream?”Without missing a beat, David “Super Dave” Zennario replied, “To be the champion of the world.”That moment sparked a friendship — and this inspiring conversation on Care Less with Carly.Dave is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, two-time world silver medalist, and Lead Instructor at Masterskya Jiu-Jitsu in NYC. From growing up on a small farm in New Jersey to competing on the world stage, his story is one of discipline, failure, and relentless belief in what’s possible.In this episode, Carly and Dave dive into:How to transform setbacks into strength and failure into fuelThe mindset and discipline behind true mastery — on and off the matWhy caring less about outside noise is key to staying focused on your purposeThe spiritual lessons and humility learned through 20+ years of Jiu-JitsuWhether you’re chasing a dream in sports, business, or life, this episode will remind you that greatness starts with a single decision — to keep showing up, no matter how many times you’ve been knocked down.📲 Stay connected with Carly on IG: @carelesswithcarly💫 Connect with Dave on IG: @super_dave26 and @masterskyajiujitsu

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