In this episode, Joe reflects on his recent trip to Central America and about the challenge of winning Masters, which has prompted Joe to question his belief in his ability to win. He discusses the logistical aspects of training and competing in Masters, as well as the need for conviction and comfort with losing. Joe explores the underlying assumptions and doubts that contribute to his lack of conviction and expresses his determination to overcome it.

Takeaways

• Living in certain places can have a positive impact on the length and quality of life.
• Training and competing in the Masters division of jiu jitsu requires careful logistical planning.
• Belief and conviction are crucial for success in competition.
• Comfort with losing is important for growth as a competitor.
• Underlying assumptions and doubts can hinder progress and need to be addressed.
• Overcoming a lack of conviction can lead to new levels of performance.

00:00 The Impact of Living in a Blue Zone 02:00 Logistical Considerations in the Masters Division 06:49 The Importance of Belief and Conviction 10:10 Challenging Assumptions and Overcoming Self-Doubt 13:21 Exploring and Addressing a Lack of Conviction