BJJ Mental Models

In crisis, there is opportunity.  Let's talk about entrepreneurship, and why this global pandemic may be the opportunity you need to start your business.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  
• Race to the Bottom
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/race-to-the-bottom/
  
  
• Investing in Loss
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
  
• Feedback Loop
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/
  
  
• Inversion
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/inversion/
  
  
• Extreme Ownership
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/extreme-ownership/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  

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As Matt says, you need to learn to be happy for other people.  Let's talk about how a mindset of gratitude destroys the ego and improves your learning.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
• Cognitive Dissonance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/cognitive-dissonance/
  
  
• Raise the Level in the Room
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/
  
  
• Growth from Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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We've got a special announcement for you: BJJ Mental Models is proud to announce we are launching the world's first fully virtual online Jiu-Jitsu academy!  Achieve black belt excellence in the comfort of your own home.

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Sometimes we choose adversity, and sometimes adversity chooses us.  Steve and Matt talk about the best mindset for times of crisis.  As a community, we'll get through this one together.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Growth from Discomfort
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  
• Defensive Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  

IMPORTANT: BJJ Mental Models needs your help.

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the future for Steve and Matt is uncertain.  Our gyms are closed, our income is impacted, and we need your help in order to continue providing free content.  We've started a Patreon where you can support BJJ Mental Models.  Please help us keep the lights on so we can keep your game sharp during this once-in-a-century crisis.  Link here:
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Show notes:

This week, Steve and Matt discuss the importance of head positioning.  We focus on our arms and legs, but the head is an under-utilized weapon and can make all the difference.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Head Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/head-position/
  
  
• Leading Edges
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/leading-edges/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/
  
  
• Surface Area
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/surface-area/
  
  
• Controlling the Distance
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/controlling-the-distance/
  
  
• Crossing the Center
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/crossing-the-center/
  
  
• Placeholders
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/placeholders/
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
  
  
• Height Advantage
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/height-advantage/

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This week, Rob is back to help Steve and Matt discuss the tactics used by cult-like organizations.  We discuss why these are dangerous, common objections from cult members, and tactics to combat cult-like behaviour in your organization.

For more on the BITE influence continuum:
https://freedomofmind.com/influence-continuum/

Why cult tactics are dangerous:

• The rabbit hole effect: Although belief in cults and conspiracy theories may start small, they lead to escalating and more radical beliefs.
• Cognitive dissonance: The mind becomes uncomfortable when your actions don't align with your preconceived beliefs.  Once someone starts involvement with a cult, cognitive dissonance can lead people to "rewrite" their beliefs to be deeper entrenched in the cult.

Common objections from cult members:

• “These rituals are for team building.”
• “I get value out of the cult.”
• “It’s harmless to play along with these rituals.”
• “Cult is too strong a term for our organization.”
• “Our cult is one of the good ones.”

Tactics for combating cults:

• Use of humor, especially with the leader
• The leader isn't afraid to look bad or lose
• Willingness to challenge the leader
• Exposure to other groups
• Communal sharing of knowledge

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This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and the tactics they use.  Cults have a long and storied history within the martial arts.  This episode gives you the tools you need to identify when you're being exploited by a cult-like organization.

Who is vulnerable to recruitment:

1. People seeking security
2. People seeking belonging
3. People seeking specialness/unearned superiority.

Tactics used by cult-like organizations to manipulate their members:

1. An initial act of dominion
2. Reverence to a mysterious mystical figure
3. Secret knowledge
4. Separating you from the rest of your support network and society
5. Hierarchy where questioning authority is prohibited and punished
6. Escalating requirements of personal contribution
7. Ostracizing former members
8. Aggressively protecting the cult’s reputation.

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This week, Steve and Matt teach you how to be ALPHA.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Dictate the Pace
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dictate-the-pace/
  
  
• Dominant Angles
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dominant-angles/
  
  
• Defend with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/
  
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Mask your Intentions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mask-your-intentions/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Dilemma
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/dilemma/
  
  
• Myopia
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/myopia/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Kuzushi
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kuzushi/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/

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This week, Steve and Matt talk about how to identify and exploit opportunities.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Core Mechanics
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/
  
  
• Grips Dictate Position
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/grips-dictate-position/
  
  
• Train with Purpose
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  
  
• Win Conditions
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/win-conditions/
  
  
• Kaizen
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/kaizen/
  
  
• Predictable Responses
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/predictable-responses/
  
  
• Technique Chaining
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/technique-chaining/
  
  
• Return on Investment
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/return-on-investment/

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