People. Process. Progress.

I'm importing episodes 8-25 of the You-Jitsu Podcast, which was discontinued last week. In this Part 2 of 2 this episode compilation, I walk the listener further into the Jiu-Jitsu journey.

In this episode:

• Importance of practicing stand up
• Giving White Belts some wins
• How BJJ will call your bluff
• What makes a Blue Belt?
• Listener feedback - Focus on Fundamentals
• Differences between Wrestling, Submission Grappling, and BJJ
• What if you miss the BJJ class?
• That there are levels to BJJ
• Being anxious in BJJ is OK
• Exercises to improve your BJJ
• Importance of a solid base in BJJ
• Top 3 escapes White Belts should know
• 4 Supplements for older grapplers
• Dealing with spazzy training partners
• Importance of getting position before submission
• Moves to practice outside of the BJJ gym

I talk about how "Extreme Ownership" has become very popular over the past eight years thanks to the incredible book by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin of the same name and the outstanding teachings from the Echelon Front organization.

In the episode, I also share how extreme ownership has existed for over 1,000 years and was practiced by Marcus Aurelius, according to Ryan Holiday of "The Daily Stoic." the five barriers we have to accept ownership and the five ways to embrace owning up to mistakes.

I'm importing episodes 1-7 of the You-Jitsu Podcast, which will be discontinued next week. In this Part 1 of 2 episode compilation, I walk the curious through signing up for and attending a trial BJJ class and then share tips for when you sign up and start training regularly.

Time Stamps:

• 00:02:02 - Do the Intro Class
• 00:03:27 - BJJ Intro Class Prep
• 00:05:00- So, You Signed Up for BJJ?
• 00:10:31 - Breathe
• 00:13:19 - Frame
• 00:15:00 - Survive
• 00:15:56 - No Free Grips

Man's Search for Meaning is the most influential book I've read. We learn about Frankl's loss and suffering, but more impactfully, about how he maintained optimism and hope during his agony in the Nazi concentration camps.

In this episode, I share quotes from his book on the value of suffering and three key ways we can all use tragic optimism within our lives.

Great sharing wise words from Father Mike of the @hallowap on dealing with Temptation in life. While Father Mike focused on how we approach temptation in our personal lives, I also took the message to reinforce how we can look at fitness in our professional lives.

Father Mike's guidance:

1. Expect the trial
2. Eliminate the option
3. Rewrite the script
4. Refer to scripture

• Learn more about the Hallow App at https://hallow.com/

In this episode, Kim Colegrove and I talk about her growing up in Kansas City, how she learned Meditation at a young age, the loss of her husband David to suicide, and how she and Pause First Academy provide First Responders and U.S. Military Veterans resilience training focusing on holistic wellness and work-life balance.

• Reach out to Kim directly at [email protected]
• Get practical tools by reading Mindfulness for Warriors
• Learn more about Pause First Academy

Kim Colegrove is a veteran meditator and speaker with over 40 years of experience and the Author of Mindfulness for Warriors. In 2014, Kim lost her husband David to suicide, less than three months after he retired from a 30-year law enforcement career. She created The PauseFirst Project to honor David’s memory and to help other first responders cope with stress and trauma.

I share my perspective on creating more efficiencies when we teach people core troubleshooting and problem-solving skills like the Foundational Five.

My thesis:

"Teaching Hospital and Healthcare personnel the skills and principles of All-Hazards Incident Management pay more positive dividends and develops more well-rounded response skills than teaching the same people how to follow the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) structures."

So, I believe using the standard ICS is more holistic and beneficial than using HICS.

Episode takeaways:

• Choose the most qualified for ICS positions, not the highest ranking
• Let the situation dictate what's needed in Operations, not the preset HICS structure
• Use ICS for planned events and unplanned incidents
• Practice with internal and external partners, often
• Create a Policy Group that complements the core ICS org structure

Remember...

• Have a plan
• Stay informed
• Get involved

I've found that I can raise an issue, whether asking for a critical decision, guidance, or awareness, that sometimes isn't enough. Sometimes, as Project or Program Managers, we can raise awareness, but maybe we don't have the right people assembled. Or, perhaps we have room to improve our communication around the issue.

In this week's Foundations Friday, I elaborate a bit more on this.

In How to Produce Powerful Product Solutions with Jillian Funes, I was fortunate to speak with Jillian Funes, Technical Product Manager at Canopy Servicing. During our fun discussion, Jillian shared how she started in the Tech sector after transitioning from Psychology. We also learn how Jillian didn't enjoy Project Management very much, but that led her to a career field she enjoys, Product Management.

Essential Product Management Tips:

• Use the R.I.C.E. +D methodology when working with clients
• Determine if you can solve one or many customer's problems
• Use the "5 Whys, 5 Times" approach
• Discuss whether the solution aligns with the company's objectives
• and more!

Thank you for listening to How to Produce Powerful Product Solutions with Jillian Funes. To learn more from Jillian, connect with her on LinkedIn here. Learn more about the Fintech solutions Canopy provides at https://canopyservicing.com/.

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Godspeed,

Kevin