It's a fairly simple question for episode 30 this week. It could be about any one thing, or many things. Just realise that depending on who asks you this particular question, including yourself there's a chance that the answering is going to be different. I think it's important that moving forward, if someone asks me that question the answer should be the same across the board no matter who is asking.
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The Story Behind My Favourite Photo – NoGi Europeans 2022
Earlier this week, I posted a photo that got a lot of interaction and feedback. It was taken moments after the NoGi European final in 2022 in Rome. I've been sitting on this photo for a couple of years, and when I was deciding what to feature in this week’s episode, I figured it was time to share it.Thanks to keeping notes of my training throughout that year, I was able to look back at my tournament results, how I felt leading up to that tournament, and how I felt afterward.Looking back now, I'm grateful not only for having the photos from the event but also for the written thoughts I captured—especially considering how my perspective shifted over time.In this episode, I'll walk you through my thoughts from that time and even read some of my unhinged, chicken-scratch notes—gotta love the perks of being left-handed!
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Staying on Task When the Rest of the World Is Falling Apart
This week has been a little bit mental, on many fronts.But I have to say I think the reaction to everything is even more mental. I've had the blinkers on for a couple of years now, and I really think you should consider it as well, for the sake of yourself.
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The Great Open Mat U-Turn: Honest Assessments and Your Mastermind
27 is a very dangerous number, so please keep the thoughts and prayers coming for consistently above-average performance over the next week, as we hope to make it to 28.I might have taken a bit of a turn on the open mats. I still love them, but maybe I don’t need to see them as much, if you know what I mean. We’re not on a "Ross and Rachel" break or anything, but I do think there’s a time and place. Let’s discuss that.There’s nothing like an honest evaluation of where you’re going wrong in certain areas and what you need to work on to fix them.And stay tuned as I blow the lid off the potential benefits for mentorship coaches on Instagram who claim they’ll help you become the best version of yourself. The secret is exposed in this episode. Instead of paying them, you could donate to this podcast!
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Struck by a Meteor: Starting with Beginners or Mixed Classes & Sauna Etiquette
I really hope it doesn't become a trend to start episodes with facts about the date in question, but after hearing what we discussed in this week’s episode, you’ll probably agree with me.I've seen people start jiu-jitsu by jumping straight into mixed-level classes, and I've also seen people start beginner courses and not finish them. If you're listening with the intention of starting soon, this episode might offer some useful tips on how to navigate that starting point.As sauna week approaches here in the Northeast, we’re getting excited! We had to discuss some do's and don'ts of using the sauna, as well as dive into the bizarre world of the Cursed Sauna World Championships.
A series of Podcasts by Andrew McGahon largely linked to the sport of Brazilian JiuJitsu, with the scope of expanding off into something else in the future. For those in the world who have slightly higher aspirations than normal, but seemingly lack the cutting-edge attributes of the high performers, Consistently Above Average is tongue in cheek for those currently happy in the 51-70% range. Wondering what life might be like in the higher bracket.
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