Your guide to a conceptual and intelligent Jiu-Jitsu approach. BJJ black belt Steve Kwan and a slate of expert guests explain the concepts, strategies, and tactics behind the gentle art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
…
continue reading
1
How Billionaires Think: Mental Models, Decision Frameworks & Psychology Principles For Building Wealth
A Mindset & Personal Development Podcast By MindControl
Why do some founders build billion-dollar companies while others with equal talent struggle to scale past Series A? Mindcontrol breaks down the hidden psychological principles and mental frameworks that separate millionaire founders from the rest. If you're a technical founder wrestling with high-stakes decisions, fighting imposter syndrome, or struggling to think like a true wealth builder rather than a high-earning employee, this show reveals the cognitive tools you've been missing. Each e ...
…
continue reading
Podcast by @mikedariano
…
continue reading
What are the mind tools used by the smartest entrepreneurs? Have you ever wondered if you could learn them & apply them yourself? You've probably heard that the quality of your thinking depends on the models in your head... How do you unpack what the most effective models are for your situation? And how can you ensure you actually retain those models for the long-term? Those are the questions that this podcast seeks to answer. Be sure to subscribe to elevate your thinking and keep your edge. ...
…
continue reading
1
Mental Models Podcast It's not a brain in a jar, that's the gist!
Dr. Daniel Krawczyk & George Baxter, JD, CFA
All about your brain & obtaining real-world behavioral finance knowledge! Listeners have access to original and engaging discussion of behavioral finance and cognitive bias.
…
continue reading
1
Super Power U: Mental Models and Tactical Skills To Activate Your Inner Superhero
Lisa Betts-LaCroix
Lisa Betts-LaCroix talks to brilliant and wise academics and scientists, visionary innovators and entrepreneurs, communication experts, authors, and other bright minds to unpack the skills and mindset needed to activate your Inner Super Hero. Whether you're growing a business, building a family, launching a start-up, managing a team, or reinventing your Self, the world needs your brightest, biggest most powerful Self now more than ever.
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 364: Staying Sane in an Insane Sport, Feat. Keith Krikorian
58:47
58:47
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
58:47This week, we're joined by 10th Planet standout Keith Krikorian! In this episode, Keith shares his thoughts on mental health, community, and staying grounded in an increasingly chaotic world. Keith shares how Jiu-Jitsu builds confidence, connection, and emotional resilience, why the sport attracts so many unique personalities, and how gratitude tra…
…
continue reading
1
#21 | 5 Different Techniques To REWIRE Your Brain To Start Thinking In First Principles | The Mental Model Every Billionaire Use To Build Wealth
14:44
14:44
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
14:44What if the reason your biggest business challenge feels unsolvable isn’t the problem itself—but the assumptions you're blindly accepting? Most entrepreneurs are trying to out-execute competitors inside a broken system. They're tweaking headlines, optimizing funnels, or spending more on ads—without realizing they’re trapped in a mental cage of assu…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the race to the bottom: a pricing phenomenon where we drive prices so low that they become unsustainable. This concept is critical to understand for any Jiu-Jitsu business. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Pre…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 363: Jiu-Jitsu for Belonging, feat. Kenny Kim
54:58
54:58
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
54:58This week, we're joined by Mat Made founder Kenny Kim! In this episode, Kenny discusses how to build deeper connections and stronger communities through Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: creating lasting engagement at gyms, growing authentic online followings, using storytelling to inspire others, overcoming imposter syndrome, building consistency, and le…
…
continue reading
1
#20 | First Principles Thinking Explained | The Secret Mental Model Billionaire Steve Jobs Used To Build The IPhone and Revolutionize Industries
25:14
25:14
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
25:14What if most of the problems people call “impossible” aren’t because they’re unsolvable, but because everyone is asking the wrong questions? What if the entrepreneurs creating rockets, curing diseases, and building trillion‑dollar industries aren’t smarter—they just know how to start from zero and rethink everything? In this episode of How Billiona…
…
continue reading
Discover how to build wealth, unlock the habits of millionaires, and master how billionaires think using mental models, decision-making psychology, and elite performance psychology as we explore the wealth mindset, money mindset, and millionaire mindset that fuel generational wealth, financial freedom, and discipline and success—this is the financi…
…
continue reading
1
Mini Ep. 79: Points of Control
11:27
11:27
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
11:27In this week's mini-episode, we discuss how the torso and levers become points of control. With torso control, we clamp or hook onto our opponent's torso so we can hold them in position or rotate around them. With lever control, we use our opponent's arms, legs, and/or head to create leverage. Attacking a single lever usually affords more force, wh…
…
continue reading
1
#18 | UPDATED Two Psychological Triggers Robert Cialdini Discovered That Control 90% Of Human Decisions | Social Proof & Authority Bias Explained
26:54
26:54
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
26:54What if most of your decisions aren’t really yours—but hijacked by two invisible forces long before your conscious mind kicks in? What if some entrepreneurs effortlessly attract customers and opportunities, not because they have better products, but because they understand which psychological shortcuts make people say “yes” automatically? In this e…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 362: Submission Series: The Omoplata, feat. "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec
56:42
56:42
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
56:42This week, we're joined again by "Silver Fox" Karel Pravec! In this episode, Karel explores one of Jiu-Jitsu's most underrated submissions: the omoplata. Karel explains why the omoplata is so effective as both a sweep and control position, how to chain between parallel and perpendicular omoplatas, and why it excels against bigger opponents. Follow …
…
continue reading
1
Mini Ep. 78: Last Mile Problem
13:46
13:46
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
13:46In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the last mile problem, which explains why it gets harder to achieve our goals as we near the end (or "last mile"). The last mile problem is commonly caused by complexity, complacency, consistency, or confidence. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeint…
…
continue reading
WE TOTAL MESSED UP THIS UPLOAD, LISTEN TO AN 18-SECOND HOOK/TEASER OF EPISODE 18.
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 361: Submission Series: The Kimura, feat. Stephan Kesting
1:00:32
1:00:32
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:00:32This week, we're joined by Stephan Kesting! In this episode, Stephan teaches the Kimura as both a submission and a positional system: its ancient origins, key positional variations, and how it functions as a control framework rather than just a finishing move. Topics include finishing mechanics, leverage physics, the "fat old lazy man" Kimura, and …
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we introduce the four types of guard: hook, clamp, frame, and hybrid. Every guard in Jiu-Jitsu can be classified into one of these types. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro ⬆️ LEVEL UP with BJJ Mental Models Premium! The world's LARGEST library of Jiu-Jitsu…
…
continue reading
1
#16 | Why Billionaires Use Napoleon Hill’s "Definiteness of Purpose" To Achieve Ambitious Goals Effortlessly And How You Can Too
28:41
28:41
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
28:41What if the difference between those who win big and those who stay stuck isn’t skill or luck—but how clearly they define what they’re aiming for? In this episode of How Billionaires Think, we explore the mental model that Andrew Carnegie described as “the starting point of all achievement.” Too many entrepreneurs work hard—but wander aimlessly bec…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 360: The Perfect Training Camp, feat. Josh McKinney
1:01:36
1:01:36
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:01:36This week, we're joined again by Josh McKinney! In this episode, Josh explains how to structure the perfect Jiu-Jitsu competition camp. Topics include: offense vs. defense days, performance days, intensity vs. recovery, overtraining, saying no to unsafe rolls, and advice for non-competitors. Follow Josh McKinney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the concept of the knee line: an imaginary line connecting your two knees. When the two points of this line combine with your groin, these three points create a triangle. That triangle is the basis for how we use our legs to clamp or wedge our opponent in place. To clamp or wedge their body part in place with…
…
continue reading
1
#15 | The #1 Mental Model WWII Generals Used To Make Strategic Decisions That Won The War | The Eisenhower Matrix Explained
21:38
21:38
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
21:38What if the reason you're always busy but never getting ahead isn’t lack of effort, it's doing the wrong things? What if the secret of top performers isn’t doing more, it’s eliminating everything that doesn't matter? In this episode of How Billionaires Think, we unpack the mental model Dwight D. Eisenhower used to win wars and lead the U.S.: the Ei…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 359: Old Bastard Closed Guard, feat. Mike Mahaffey & Jesse Walker
54:30
54:30
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
54:30This week, we're joined by Mike Mahaffey (Old Bastard BJJ) and Jesse Walker (Rough Hands BJJ)! Mike and Jesse explain the "old bastard" style of closed guard: a way to play the position without relying on strength, speed, or athleticism. Follow Mike Mahaffey: https://instagram.com/oldbastardbjj https://threads.com/@oldbastardbjj Follow Jesse Walker…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss the curse of knowledge: a cognitive bias explaining why it's hard for experts to relate to beginners. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our prem…
…
continue reading
1
#14 | How Billionaire Investor Warren Buffet Avoids Making Stupid Decisions By Operating Within His ‘Circle Of Competence’ and How You Can Do The Same
22:48
22:48
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
22:48What if the greatest victory isn’t in doing more but in doing less, but doing it brilliantly? What if bleeding-edge entrepreneurs don’t win because they know everything but because they know exactly what they don’t know? In a world obsessed with hustle and infinite opportunity, most people disastrously wander into territory they don’t understand th…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 358: Please Tap, feat. Rob Biernacki
54:25
54:25
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
54:25In this episode, Rob Biernacki confronts a growing trend of competitors refusing to tap and taking serious injuries at low-level tournaments. Rob argues that reckless "tough-guy" behavior, poor finishing mechanics, and bad coaching culture are fueling unnecessary damage for hobbyists. Rob calls for smarter, safer training values, reminding athletes…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss center of gravity: your body's "tipping point" of balance. Your center of gravity is around 56% of the way up your body (around your pelvis) when standing upright, but moves as your body moves. Understanding your center of gravity is key to preventing it from being used against you. With practice, your center…
…
continue reading
1
#13 | The 700 Year Old Mental Model Billionaires Use To Make Better Decisions In 30 Seconds | Occam's Razor Explains Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail
24:29
24:29
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
24:29What if the reason your business is stalling isn’t because your solution is wrong but because it’s too complicated? What if the entrepreneurs quietly dominating their industries aren’t smarter than you, they’re just better at cutting through complexity and finding the elegant, simple answer hiding underneath? In this episode of How Billionaires Thi…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 357: The Truth About Burnout, feat. Jeff Shaw
1:00:17
1:00:17
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:00:17This week, we're joined again by Jeff Shaw from Bellingham BJJ! In this episode, Jeff talks about the causes and cures for burnout in Jiu-Jitsu. Topics include: plateaus, the “blue belt blues,” the unique pressures faced by instructors and gym owners, keeping training sustainable, protecting consistency, staying playful, reframing expectations, and…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss tipping points: the idea that once you have sufficient leverage or momentum, your desired outcome can no longer be denied. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium! If you love the podcast, you'll def…
…
continue reading
1
#12 | The Not-So-Obvious Mental Model Charlie Munger Used To Avoid Failure & Build Generational Wealth (Inversion Thinking Explained)
18:01
18:01
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
18:01What if the difference between building lasting wealth and crashing your business isn’t how you pursue success but how you fear failure? What if asking one backward question could save you from 90% of the mistakes that destroy empires? In this episode of How Billionaires Think, we break open Charlie Munger’s powerful mindset: instead of chasing suc…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 356: Safer Jiu-Jitsu Competitions, feat. Dr. Jen Case
58:43
58:43
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
58:43This week, we're joined by Dr. Jen Case! Jen is a 13x IBJJF masters world champion, BJJ black belt under Renato Tavares, coach at Charlotte Jiu-Jitsu Academy, and PhD in Human Nutrition & Performance. In this episode, Jen covers the risks of Jiu-Jitsu competition and how it can be made safer. Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjen…
…
continue reading
1
#11 | What Is Second Order Thinking? The Hidden Mental Model Billionaires USE To See Into The FUTURE Make GREAT Decisions TODAY & How You Can Do The Same
17:15
17:15
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
17:15What if most of your decisions are being made too shallowly, solving the wrong problems because you never asked “and then what”? What if the difference between middling success and legendary impact is thinking in consequence chains, not just one step ahead? In this episode, you'll discover how entrepreneurs nearly always fail not due to lack of eff…
…
continue reading
In this week's mini-episode, we discuss what makes solid frames: relying on bone structure, and minimizing the joints involved. We explain the difference between short-range and long-range frames, and when to use them. Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE: https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintro Don't forget to check out BJJ Me…
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 355: Jiu-Jitsu Tape Study, feat. Corey Guitard
1:04:21
1:04:21
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
1:04:21This week, we're joined by Corey Guitard from 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Calgary! In this episode, Corey explains how tape study in Jiu-Jitsu (such as video feedback and instructionals) builds structured, efficient learning. Follow Corey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetcalgary Train with Corey at 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Calgary: https…
…
continue reading
1
#10 | 3 Mental Models Billionaires Use To HACK Their Brain To Achieve Success (10X Thinking, Regret Minimization & Optimism Bias).
20:26
20:26
เล่นในภายหลัง
เล่นในภายหลัง
ลิสต์
ถูกใจ
ที่ถูกใจแล้ว
20:26What if your biggest limitations aren’t in your bank account, business model, or network—but in the way your brain has been trained to think? And what if the world’s wealthiest thinkers use just a handful of mental models to consistently beat the odds? This isn't just another podcast recap. It's a high-voltage breakdown of the three most potent men…
…
continue reading