David Bergida

Professional MMA Fighter | @HokiesWrestling Alumni

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

I know a lot of fighters and athletes who rely on weed or melatonin to sleep, then wonder why their sleep quality is terrible.

Sedation ≠ quality sleep

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Your brain runs on liver glycogen while you sleep.

When that dips, cortisol spikes and you wake up.

A little raw honey before bed has been one of the simplest things I’ve used to stay asleep.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Been working on a supplement that solved a problem for me. I struggled winding down for sleep and staying asleep after coming home from a hard training session in the evening. Changing training times was not an option. Talking with some teammates and other athletes made me realize I was not alone.

What worked for me? Honey played a big role. As well as a few other ingredients. Excited to launch Hibernation Honey soon!

[𖣂JIK𖣂 @OS3992]

Don't try to be like everybody else...

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

There are a handful of moments in wrestling that gave me a primal rush, but nothing compares to shutting the lights off

[Joey Dance @AUdance93]

The Latonas are just an amazing family, and seeing this post makes me so proud to say that I was a Hokie. This truly shows how special our great sport is. @ROBIEwrestling is one of a kind, and this act shows why @HokiesWrestling is one of the most elite programs in the country. Winning is important, but the family that you surround yourself with will last a lifetime.

[Virginia Tech Wrestling @HokiesWrestling]

𝑼𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒎 🧡

Please keep two of our own in your thoughts and prayers today as Norm Latona undergoes a long awaited, much needed kidney transplant. The donor none other than head coach Tony Robie.

We all thank you for your support and love.
#ThisIsHome #Hokies 🦃

[Virginia Tech Wrestling @HokiesWrestling]

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭.

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐛 “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧” 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧.
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡’𝐬 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤-𝐭𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭.
#ALLINALLTHETIME #Hokies 🦃

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

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[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

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[Brett Ender 🥩⚡️ @MeatMafiaBrett]

1,461 days.

That's how many days you have of this presidency.

If you are reading this, you are likely in the prime of your earning potential.

Imagine where you could be this time at the next inauguration if you decide to lock in like never before?

We are blessed with this opportunity, yet no one will do the work for you.

No one actually cares whether you fail or succeed.

It's your choice.

Godspeed my brothers & sisters.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

So how did I finally start to break free?

I had to rewire my mind—literally train it like a muscle. I repeated affirmations (e.g. "the opinions of others are meaningless to me"), wrote down my negative thoughts to see if they held any truth, reframed negative situations, and spent more time with positive people. Little by little, I started believing the only approval I really needed was my own—and those who truly matter in my life.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

That constant worry held me back. I was afraid to lose, afraid of what my coaches might think of me. All those fears crushed my confidence, which led to overthinking, which then hurt my performance even more.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

If the desire to be great doesn't push you through fatigue or laziness, you're never going to make it. Your competition is outworking you. Every second counts.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Stop feeling sorry for yourself.

My perspective on athletics, my career, and life changed the moment I shifted my mindset.

For a long time, I’d ask myself after every setback in wrestling: “Why me? Why do I keep losing this way? Why do I always fall short?” I worked hard, stayed consistent, and assumed I’d eventually be rewarded for it.

I felt unlucky—the ref’s calls never went my way, I received a tough draw in the bracket. I never took full ownership of my results. But I eventually realized something important: there’s almost always a choice—and you have the power to create your own luck. I put myself in positions that left outcomes to chance. Why hope for an easier draw when I could’ve improved my skills instead?

Looking back, I see how much more I could’ve done—refining my defense, fixing my mindset, improving my nutrition. Instead of clinging to regret, I have an appreciation those failures. They fueled my hunger, shaped my resilience, and molded me into who I am today.

Life will deal you bad hands. Things won’t always go your way. What matters is how you respond.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

@AalonCruz 100%, have witnessed this. Some people are naturally good at shutting their brains off. Although that has its downsides in non athletic environments 😂

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Overcoming Analysis Paralysis 🧵

Ever find yourself hesitating so long that the window for action closes before you make a move? That’s analysis paralysis. When you overthink every possible angle, you end up standing still instead of stepping forward.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Unshakable confidence transforms adversity into opportunity. Winners always find a way.

[David Bergida @BergidaMMA]

Consider the world’s top athletes. They might start from behind on the scoreboard, facing a seemingly impossible scenario—but they never panic. Instead, they tap into unwavering trust in their abilities. They know they can adapt and seize the right moment.