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Back to SearchEp. 347: The ABCs of Mental Coaching, feat. Laurien Zurhake
Episode 347
In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan is joined by Laurien Zurhake to explore how trauma-informed coaching can transform Jiu-Jitsu into a …
1 year, 2 months ago
Mini Ep. 63: Self-Competition
In this week's mini-episode we discuss self-competition. You've probably heard the phrase, "comparison is the thief of joy." Self-comparison is a pro…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep. 346: Tryhard Hobbyists, feat. Rosie Miller
In this episode, Steve Kwan is joined by Rosie Miller to explore the concept of the “tryhard hobbyist” in Jiu-Jitsu: someone who trains seriously and…
1 year, 2 months ago
Mini Ep. 62: The Red Queen Effect
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the Red Queen effect, a hypothesis based on a quote from Alice in Wonderland that is oddly applicable to scien…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ep. 345: Back After Layoffs, feat. Elisabeth Clay
Episode 345
In this episode, Steve Kwan talks with elite competitor Elisabeth Clay about returning to Jiu-Jitsu after major life changes like pregnancy and injur…
1 year, 2 months ago
Mini Ep. 61: Systematic Abandonment
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the concept of systematic abandonment, a mental model co-opted from business strategists like Peter Drucker an…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 344: Ankle Lock Strategy, feat. Jake O'Driscoll
Episode 344
In this episode of BJJ Mental Models, Steve Kwan is joined by Jake O’Driscoll from Essence BJJ in Perth for an in-depth discussion on the straight fo…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mini Ep. 60: Flow
In this week's mini-episode we discuss the concept of flow, a mental model for peak performance first proposed in 1975 by the psychologist Mihaly Csi…
1 year, 3 months ago
Ep. 343: Living Your Values, feat. Giles Garcia
Episode 343
In this episode, we're joined once again by Giles Garcia, head coach of Ronin Grappling in Glasgow, to tackle the complex topic of living your values…
1 year, 3 months ago
Mini Ep. 59: Growth Mindset
In this week's mini-episode we discuss growth mindsets, a mental model popularized by Carol Dweck in her hit 2006 book, "Mindset: The New Psychology …
1 year, 3 months ago