In this episode Bill and Chris discuss mental models in the context of fitness and “getting into shape.” These words get thrown around a lot in the health and wellness world, but do you really know what they mean or where they come from? The number one new year’s resolution is to get into shape, or get back into shape. How you navigate that will require effective mental models and systems based thinking. More importantly, achieving the desired outcomes will require you to continue to ask the right questions. We’re here to help you with that.

(1:00) What does “getting into shape” even mean? Where does it come from?

(2:55) Fitness? Fit for what?

(5:20) Origins of fitness. When did we start paying attention to this and why?

(8:50) What are the foundations of fitness and “fit for what” style of thinking? What can we blame? (it’s “yogging” with a soft J)

(11:00) What does fitness mean nowadays?

(13:50) Can you really be anything you want to be or look like anyone you want to if you put your mind to it? (spoiler alert: No)

(15:50) How do we look past the click-bait and sales pitches of the fitness world?

(17:50) Mid-point recap

(19:35) Can we pick on running for getting in shape?

(22:00) Should we keep putting the cart before the horse? What are the qualitative and quantitative needs?

(24:00) How do we track down the proper help? How can I get from point A to point B safely? What mental models do I need to use?

(26:00) How do we determine potential outcomes based on probabilities?

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