Ep. 112: Killing the Ego, feat. Dr. Valerie Worthington
From BJJ Mental Models
This week, Steve and Matt are rejoined by Dr. Valerie "Valhalla" Worthington. We have a thoughtful discussion on the ego, how it can hinder us, how it can help us, and whether "killing" the ego is a good idea.
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Beginner's Mind https://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/- Respect People, Not Positions https://bjjmentalmodels.com/respect-people-not-positions/- Kaizen https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/- Incremental Learning https://bjjmentalmodels.com/incremental-learning/- Defensive Thinking https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/- Mindfulness https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/- Emotional Contagion https://bjjmentalmodels.com/emotional-contagion/
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