
About this episode
In this episode, we're joined by Joe Hannan! Joe is a BJJ black belt under Emily Kwok, the founder of BJJ Meditations, and the co-host of The Highest Levels on BJJ Mental Models Premium. In this episode, Joe discusses the importance of finding meaning in your Jiu-Jitsu journey.
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Resources discussed in this episode:
The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:
https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning
Awakening from the Meaning Crisis, by John Vervaeke:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJ
Mental models discussed in this episode:
- Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/ - Keep Your Identity Small
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/ - Prioritize Longevity
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/ - Keep it Playful
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/
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