Setbacks in your Jiu-Jitsu journey are inevitable. This week Steve and Matt discuss the strategies and mental models for dealing with setbacks, including injuries and life changes.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Training Handicaps https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/- Growth Mindset https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/- Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/- Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/- Consistency https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/- Meditative Drilling https://bjjmentalmodels.com/meditative-drilling/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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