
About this episode
Chris Matakas is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, author of 13 books on personal development (On Jiu Jitsu, 5 Rules for White Belts & The Daily Martial Artist), and a high performance coach.
Chris and I discuss why humans need resistance, the power of community and why we need to follow our fears.
Connect with Chris Matakas:
- Website: Chris Matakas
- Books: Amazon link to Chris Matakas' books
- IG: Chris Matakas BJJ
"Life is Built, Not Born."
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