This week we're joined by Mandy Schneider!  Mandy is a BJJ Mental Models sponsored athlete competing at purple belt out of SOUL FIGHTERS Martial Arts in Allen, Texas.  Mandy just underwent surgery for chronic bursitis in her elbow, and in this week's episode, Mandy shares her experience working around injury in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include the challenges of training through injuries, distinguishing between manageable injuries and those requiring full rest, maintaining mental sharpness and motivation during recovery, and the public perception athletes face regarding injury-related decisions.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Prioritize Longevity
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/
  
  
• Timeframe Paradox
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/timeframe-paradox/
  
  
• Mental Gatekeeping
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/mental-gatekeeping/
  
  
• Visualization
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/visualization/
  
  
• Defensive Thinking
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  
• Self-Competition
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
  
  
  

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