Ep. 221: Getting Better Faster, feat. Jozef Chen

BJJ Mental Models

This week we're joined by Jozef Chen! Jozef is a member of the B Team and has been a BJJ Mental Models community member since the early days. Jozef is also known for how rapidly he developed his skillset as a Jiu-Jitsu athlete. In this episode, Jozef shares his method, with some great insights into Josh Waitzkin's work, growth versus performance, innovators versus honers, competitive esports, and other cool avenues you might not have considered in your learning journey.
Follow Jozef on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/jozefchenjj/
Resources discussed in this episode:
The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin
https://amzn.to/3XilAkq
The Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umehara
https://amzn.to/41zTDYq
The Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaming
https://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4
Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Form to Leave Form
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/
  
• Making Smaller Circles
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/
  
• Shuhari
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/
  
• Investing in Loss
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/
  
• Path of Least Resistance
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/
  
• Plus, Minus, Equals
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/
  
• Transfer of Learning
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/
  
• Beginner's Mind
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/
  
• Growth Mindset
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/
  
• Train With Purpose
  http://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/
  

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