Ep. 334: Project-Based Gameplanning, feat. Josh Vogel & Dr. Mike Israetel
From BJJ Mental Models
This week we're joined by two BJJMM alumni: Josh Vogel and Dr. Mike Israetel! In this episode, Josh and Mike discuss the unique way they build gameplans at The Jiu-Jitsu Company.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Arguing to Convince series, by Dr. Mike Israetel — YouTube
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyqKj7LwU2RufCp8SzFQy3Nb1FaHpsCLu
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Asymmetric Warfare https://bjjmentalmodels.com/asymmetric-warfare/- Zone of Genius https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/- Defend with Purpose https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/- Funneling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/- Technique Chaining https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/- Dictate the Pace https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/- Tokui Waza https://bjjmentalmodels.com/tokui-waza/- Dilemma https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/- Plus, Minus, Equals https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!
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