
About this episode
This week we're joined by Tum Energia! Thomas Voorn, better known by his nickname Tum Energia, is a BJJ black belt and the founder of Energia Martial Arts. In this episode, Tum explains the concept of psychological safety: a key tactic for building a culture where your students aren't afraid to show vulnerability and ask questions.
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Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Psychological Safety
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/psychological-safety/ - Plus, Minus, Equals
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/ - Train With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/ - Survivorship Bias
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/ - Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/ - Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/ - Self-Competition
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/self-competition/
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