Steve & Matt discuss best practices for gym culture, etiquette, and how to be a positive ambassador in the BJJ community.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- The Golden Rule https://bjjmentalmodels.com/golden-rule/- Psychological Safety https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/- Idea Communism https://bjjmentalmodels.com/idea-communism/- Self-Competition https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/- Keep it Playful https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/- Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/- Extreme Ownership https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/ We maintain an online database of the mental models governing Jiu-Jitsu at: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/
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