This week, we're joined again by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ! In this episode, Jeff talks about the causes and cures for burnout in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: plateaus, the “blue belt blues,” the unique pressures faced by instructors and gym owners, keeping training sustainable, protecting consistency, staying playful, reframing expectations, and redefining what Jiu-Jitsu should mean for your life over the long term.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Reframing
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/reframing/
  
  
• Keep /Your Identity Small
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
  
  
• Training Handicaps
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/training-handicaps/
  
  
• Stress and Recovery
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/stress-and-recovery/
  
  
• Keep it Playful
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
  
  
• Zone of Genius
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius/
  
  
• Raise the Level in the Room
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/raise-the-level-in-the-room/
  
  
• Abundance Mindset
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
  
  
  

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