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In this episode we dive into the Josh Waitzkin and Andrew Huberman podcast episode and relate a lot of the lessons to jiu jitsu, we reflect on a few things from the recent WNO event, and talk about what we're working on for Outlier Database and Sherpa!Links we mentioned:Ray Lewis Motivational VideoKaynan vs Nicky Rod at WNODownload Sherpa, the free AI-powered journaling app for athletes! Join our Discord to share thoughts and feedback. Use the code "BJJHELP" for 50% off your first month on Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show!

In this week's mini-episode we explain investing in loss, a learning mindset often attributed to Tai Chi and other internal martial arts. In his excellent book The Art of Learning, Josh Waitzkin discusses the concept and its relevance to the martial arts. Investing in loss means reframing our thinking to view failure as an investment in our skill development, rather than as a loss.Get our Intro to Mechanics audio course, normally $79, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/freeintroDon't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/

Josh Waitzkin is a retired chess champion, martial artist, author, and foil surfer. www.joshwaitzkin.com This episode is brought to you by Intuit TurboTax. Now this is taxes. Get an expert now at TurboTax.com Don't miss out on all the action - Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using dkng.co/rogan or with my promo code ROGAN. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 3/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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When we last spoke to Sarah Cunningham, she was trying to figure out how she wanted to show up in the world as both an executive leader and a boxer.Today we're thrilled to have her back on the show to share how she recalibrated her life, her work, and her values over the past year — and to tell us why she feels more in alignment than ever.Join us for inspiration to meet this moment with creativity, accountability, and discipline. And be sure to listen to the end for an invitation to do this crucial work in community with other leaders this spring!Jump into the conversation:[5:00] How Sarah integrated her dual lifestyles[7:30] The dangers of dissonance & resentment[10:00] How to lead from behind & coach your team[12:00] Designing your relationships to cultivate more trust[13:00] Why Sarah turned down a promotion to focus on her personal life[17:00] Why the magic you're looking for is in the work that you're avoiding[19:00] Accountability mirrors & pearls of wisdomStay connected:Check out The Murmuration CollectiveConnect with us on Instagram & LinkedInSubscribe to our monthly newsletterMentioned in the episode: David Goggins, The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin

In Episode 237 of Anecdotally Speaking, discover why staying true to your strengths and being selective with what advice you take is key to long-term … The post 237 – Play Your Own Game: Josh Waitzkin appeared first on Anecdote.

Get more notes at https://podcastnotes.org This member's only content is a compilation of several podcasts that will teach you about the importance of mental models and how they can help you improve your decision-making process.Get the FULL COLLECTIONKey Takeaways:* Mental Model: Direction Over Speed* If you're pointed in the wrong direction, it doesn't matter how fast you're traveling* Mental Model: Availability Bias* Design your environment to the best of your availability to limit your temptation to perform unwise actions* Mental Model: Hanlon's Razor* Don't attribute to malice what can be attributed to stupidity. Don't assume someone did something because they're a bad person, assume they did it out of stupidity.* Mental Model: George Mack's Razor* When presented with two options, choose the one that brings a greater amount of luck.* Mental Model: Zeitheimer's* Every generation tends to assume their problems are the absolute worst – we forget about the daily struggles of our ancestors* Our generation is complaining about social media addiction – people less than a hundred years ago were dying on battlefields during world wars* Mental Model: Signal vs. Noise* This mental model is all about how to distinguish the high-intensity/useful information (the stuff that actually matters) from the noise* If a book has been around for 100 years, you can assume it'll be around for 100 additional years (this is also known as the Lindy Effect)Defining Mental Models* A mental model is ways of taking principles from different disciplines and applying them to make better decisions* Helpful mental models:* Be careful of actions that would multiple your life by 0* Don't take any risk that might make your life go to zero* E.g: It's great if you exercise and don't smoke, but if you drive drunk you could go to jail or end up deadMental Model: The Map is Not the Territory* Check out Shane's blog post on the topic* A few examples:* A balance sheet is the map of a business, but it doesn't fully represent the company* An employee satisfaction survey (a map) is only a glimpse of the entire terrain (everything going on within the company)* “If you become exclusive to one map, you're less likely to identify when the terrain changes” – Shane Parrish* “There's always an imperfect relationship between reality and the models we use to represent and understand them, but it's necessary in order to simplify things because we can't deal with the world in all of its complexity” – Shane Parrish* Like online dating* The “map” (someone's profile) doesn't match the overall person – they'll often be completely different* The size of your email list is a map, but it doesn't tell you about the territory* It doesn't tell you about the open rates, the engagements, or whether people care if they receive the emails* Business targets/projections are another example* For one, they're often pulled out of thin air* The growth target doesn't, in fact, indicate what's possible* “If you could 10x something, why would you be happy with 5x, and if 5x'ing something is, in fact, impossible, why would you be disappointed with 4x?” – SamMental Model: The Unforced Error* This mental model comes from Super Thinking: The Big Book of Mental Models by Gabriel Weinberg* The concept: do all you can to prepare to avoid bad outcomes* Ex: Dress well to avoid making a bad first impression* Ex: Don't text while driving to avoid getting in a car crash* “An unforced error is the most basic way you can be wrong. Independent of all other circumstances, you done f**ked up.” – ChrisMental Model: Anti-fragility* This one originates from Nassim Taleb, author of Antifragile, and a few other classics – The Black Swan, Fooled by Randomness, and Skin in the Game* The main idea – Become someone who thrives and improves from disorder* Think of a glass cup: if you drop it on the floor (disorder), it breaks (AKA it's fragile)* How can you do this? – There are quite a few ways:* Have multiple sources of income – this way, if you lose your job (disorder), you'll be fine* Exercise and build strength – if you stumble and lose your balance, you're more likely not to hurt yourself* Look for business opportunities where no matter what happens, you'll experience an upsideMental Model: Finding Good in the Bad* This one originates from Josh Waitzkin in his first appearance on The Tim Ferriss Show* It's very easy to get bummed out when it rains and let it affect your mood* Josh realized parents instill this in their kids by encouraging them to stay inside when it's raining rather going out to actually enjoy the “bad” weather* So, he flipped it. Josh taught his son to look at rain and think: “Oh, look at how beautiful it is! Let's go outside and enjoy it!”* George adds – “When everything's going bad, I say ‘good.' When everything's going good, I say ‘bad.'”* When times are good, it's quite easy to take your foot off the gas* When times are bad, it's an opportunity to thriveMental Model: Surround Yourself With People You Admire* “I definitely find the biggest influence in my output and the way I think is who I'm around” – George Mack* Think of two versions of yourself:* In one world, you spend most of your time around a positive and motivational person (like David Goggins)* In another world, you spend most of your time around a sloth (the type of person who always has negative blinders on)* After a year, imagine these two people meet – they'll be completely different!* High agency people actively seek out those they admire and want to emulate* Chris thinks David Perell largely fits this bill – “He's always the dumbest person in the room in one of multiple domains and he keeps changing the domain””Mental Model: Directional Arrows of Progress* This one comes from Josh Wolfe (as discussed in these Podcast Notes). Here's how Josh explains it:* “The half-life of technology intimacy” is a trend related to how we interact with our computers:* 50 years ago, you had a giant computer the size of multiple refrigerators sitting in the corner of a room* The way you would interact would be to flip it's switches, and pull plugs etc.* 25 years ago – we first got personal computers* How did we interact with them? – Mainly through a keyboard and a computer mouse* 12.5 years ago – the dominant form of computers became laptops* Now it's physically on your lap, so the computer has gotten closer to you* 6.5 years ago – the iPhone* It's the last thing we touch at night, as well as the first thing we touch in the morning* You “swipe” it and “tap” it* The only physical barrier with the human body is a thin film of fabric in your pants* 3.5 years ago – the smartwatchGet the FULL COLLECTION Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

In this episode, my guest is Josh Waitzkin, former child chess prodigy and the subject of the movie and true story Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh is also a world champion martial arts competitor and the author of the book The Art of Learning. We discuss Josh's childhood as a chess prodigy and how he learned to train and compete at the highest levels by facing his fears and overcoming points of weakness. He explains the principles that unify disparate physical and mental pursuits and how understanding the interconnectedness of the learning process enables ultra-high-level performance across disciplines. We explore how to structure one's day to tap into the most creative, generative, and unique capabilities. Josh shares his approach to learning, including how to address flaws and mistakes and how to harness the subtle and overt energies of the learning and peak performance process. He also discusses how he structures his life and makes decisions related to career and family. This episode is sure to inspire deep thinking and practical life changes for all who listen. Read the full episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Wealthfront**: https://wealthfront.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman **This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Timestamps 00:00:00 Josh Waitzkin 00:03:21 Chess, Competition & Performance 00:10:50 Martial Arts, Tai Chi, Jiu-Jitsu, Foiling, Training Others 00:14:41 Sponsors: Wealthfront & Our Place 00:17:43 Theory of Mind, Chess, Strategy & Mindset 00:26:39 Early Chess Training 00:32:30 Failure & Change, Chess, Tension, Power of Empty Space 00:43:22 Sponsors: AG1 & Joovv 00:48:06 Grief, Competition Loss, Growth, Frustration Tolerance 00:57:22 Arousal, Frame Rates, Intense Moments 01:06:17 Frame Rates & Pupil Size; Firewalking, Training 01:13:12 Sponsor: Function 01:15:58 Stress & Recovery, Tools: Doing Less, Most Important Question (MIQ) 01:23:24 Tool: Still Body, Active Mind; Shame, Strengthening Weaknesses 01:32:02 Child Prodigies, Brittle; Chess Principles & Transfer to Life 01:43:22 Sponsor: Eight Sleep 01:44:48 Preconscious vs Postconscious 01:52:02 Hypoxic Breathwork Caution & Drowning; Foiling, Fear, Postconscious 01:57:05 Static vs Dynamic Mindset, High Performers 02:05:48 Comebacks, Hunting Adversity, Living on Other Side of Pain, Tool: Cold Plunge 02:19:20 Ego, Identity, Unbreakable Will 02:29:18 Studying People; Chess, Computers; Science & AI; Ocean & Control 02:40:37 Time, Future Direction, True to Self, Wounds 02:51:07 Daily Routine, Individualization, Waking Up, Tool: MIQ Gap Analysis 03:00:21 Tool: MIQ; Stuck Points, Distraction 03:05:58 Reflective vs Stimulus-Response, Optimize Quality not Quantity 03:14:12 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Protocols Book, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures

Aujourd'hui, je suis ravie de vous retrouver pour notre Book club du mois de novembre.Depuis mon enfance, la littérature a toujours été mon refuge. Je souhaitais partager cet amour des livres avec vous et vous encourager à rêver grand grâce à leurs histoires.Ce mois-ci, je vous propose le livre passionnant : L'Art d'apprendre de Josh Waitzkin.Il s'agit d'une autobiographie fascinante qui explore le pouvoir de l'apprentissage à travers les expériences de Josh Waitzkin, champion d'échecs et d'arts martiaux. Ce livre offre des leçons précieuses sur la résilience, la croissance par les défis et l'importance de se concentrer sur le processus plutôt que sur les résultats.Avis à tous les éternels curieux et aux passionnés, ce livre est une vraie pépite ! J'espère qu'il vous inspirera à redéfinir votre propre approche de l'apprentissage. N'hésitez pas à partager vos pensées en commentaire ou sur Instagram. Bonne lecture à tous et à très bientôt pour un nouvel épisode !Notes et références de l'épisode :Pour retrouver le livre (version anglaise) : L'Art d'apprendre de Josh Waitzkin(lien affilié Fnac)1. Faites vous coacher par moi !DEMIAN, un concentré de 10 ans d'expérience d'entrepreneur. Les formations DEMIAN vous apportent des outils et méthodes concrètes pour développer votre projet professionnel. Il s'agit d'un concentré maximal de valeur et d'expérience pour qu'en quelques heures vous gagniez l'équivalent d'années de travail. Découvrez DEMIAN !2. La NewsLa News du vendredi est une mini newsletter pour vous nourrir en plus du podcast. C'est une newsletter très courte, à lire en 5mn top chrono de ce qui m'a marqué dans les dernières semaines : livres à lire, réflexions, applis à télécharger, citations, films ou documentaires à voir etc. Pour la recevoir, il n'y a qu'à s'abonner à la newsletter sur mon site !3. Des conseils concrets sur ma chaîne YouTubeEnvie de lancer votre propre podcast ? De bénéficier de conseils sur quel matériel utiliser ? Ma nouvelle chaîne YouTube est faite pour vous !4.Contactez-moi ! Si le podcast vous plaît, le meilleur moyen de me le dire, ou de me faire vos feed-backs (et ce qui m'aide le plus à le faire connaître) c'est simplement de laisser un avis 5 étoiles ou un commentaire sur l'application iTunes. Ça m'aide vraiment, alors n'hésitez pas :)Pour me poser des questions ou suivre mes tribulations c'est par ici :Sur Instagram @paulinelaigneauSur LinkedIn @pauline LaigneauSur YouTube Pauline LaigneauVous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's +1 features wisdom from Sam Walker, Carol Dweck, Angela Duckworth and Josh Waitzkin.   Heroic: https://heroic.us ← "Heroic is the best self-development platform in the world." — John Mackey, co-founder & former CEO of Whole Foods Market   Want access to more wisdom in time? Get access to over 1,500 +1's (just like this!) and 650+ Philosopher's Notes (distilling life-changing big ideas from the best self-development books ever written) and a LOT more with our Heroic Premium membership. Learn more and get 30 days free at https://heroic.us

Today's +1 features wisdom from Josh Waitzkin.   Heroic: https://heroic.us ← "Heroic is the best self-development platform in the world." — John Mackey, co-founder & former CEO of Whole Foods Market   Want access to more wisdom in time? Get access to over 1,500 +1's (just like this!) and 650+ Philosopher's Notes (distilling life-changing big ideas from the best self-development books ever written) and a LOT more with our Heroic Premium membership. Learn more and get 30 days free at https://heroic.us

This week we're joined again 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, we discuss the evolution of Jiu-Jitsu digital content toward short-form content like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Stories.  We discuss the implications to BJJ content creators, how practitioners can learn from content of different types, and the ethics of short-form content on our attention spans. Follow Tum on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tumenergiaSubscribe to Tum on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@energiamartialartsBuy Tum's instructionals on BJJ Fanatics:https://bjjfanatics.com/collections/instructional-videos/fighter_tum-energia-voornWatch Tum's courses on The BJJ Project:https://www.thebjjproject.com/Resources discussed in this episode:Ep. 205: Psychological Safety, feat. Tum Emergiahttps://bjj.plus/205SUBMETA:https://submeta.io/The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningFarnam Street, by Shane Parrish:https://fs.blog/Mental models discussed in this episode:Learning Modalitieshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/learning-modalities/Funnelinghttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/funneling/Hick's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/hicks-law/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Today's +1 features wisdom from William James and Josh Waitzkin.   Heroic: https://heroic.us ← "Heroic is the best self-development platform in the world." — John Mackey, co-founder & former CEO of Whole Foods Market   Want access to more wisdom in time? Get access to over 1,500 +1's (just like this!) and 650+ Philosopher's Notes (distilling life-changing big ideas from the best self-development books ever written) and a LOT more with our Heroic Premium membership. Learn more and get 30 days free at https://heroic.us

This episode is a two-for-one, and that's because the podcast recently hit its 10-year anniversary and passed one billion downloads. To celebrate, I've curated some of the best of the best—some of my favorites—from more than 700 episodes over the last decade. I could not be more excited. The episode features segments from episode #522 "Anne Lamott on Taming Your Inner Critic, Finding Grace, and Prayer" and #148: "Josh Waitzkin, The Prodigy Returns"Please enjoy!Sponsors:Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (25–30% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Timestamps:[04:49] Notes about this supercombo format.[05:51] Enter Anne Lamott.[06:21] What is it about Bird by Bird that has affected so many people so deeply?[07:18] Where the title of Bird by Bird originated.[09:40] How Neal Allen helps people tame (but not discard) their inner critic.[10:45] Who controls the dial when you're tuned in to KFKD radio?[11:51] How Anne recommends I pursue my fiction writing aspirations.[12:37] The pros and cons of Anne's upbringing.[19:08] What does being "spiritually fit" mean to Anne?[24:40] How radical self-care became an imperative for Anne.[32:25] The dark night that turned Anne's son Sam's life around.[38:10] Enter Josh Waitzkin.[38:43] On Dreaming Yourself Awake by B. Alan Wallace and Brian Hodel.[39:58] Casual exercise.[40:52] Josh's terrifying experience with the Wim Hof method.[45:52] How Josh uses "flow" as therapy.[48:19] Initiating a flow state.[50:45] Cognitive biases and armchair professors.[55:07] Developing high-level sensitivity and listening to your senses.[57:53] Strategies for on-boarding newcomers to mindfulness training.[1:02:40] Paddlesurfers in peril.[1:03:36] Embracing the funk.[1:06:03] On parenting.[1:15:07] Fixed perspectives and growth mindsets.[1:17:34] On training somatic sensitivity.[1:22:06] On mitigating the dangers of a fixed identity.[1:24:32] Marcelo Garcia and the principle of cultivating quality as a way of life.[1:30:19] Quality and presence in parenthood.[1:33:42] The fire-walking process.[1:40:11] Translating techniques learned from martial arts to less obvious activities (like investing).[1:42:19] Building slack into the system.[1:46:17] Scarcity in the learning process.[1:54:27] Josh's daily journaling process.[1:56:25] Thematic interconnectedness in the context of education.[2:04:08] The Art of Learning Project.[2:05:59] Parting thoughts.*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your Recipe for Success looks something like equal parts of three things. Motivation, the spark and desire. Discipline, your habits and structure. And Grit, your capacity to overcome challenges, adjust, and perservere. Mike shares some of the research that's been done on these topics and ways you can integrate them to get your closer to where ever you want to be. Links: Randy Pausch "Achieving Your Childhood Dreams" https://youtu.be/ji5_MqicxSo Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3LmLPSD (Excerpt here: https://jamesclear.com/marginal-gainshttps://jamesclear.com/marginal-gains) Carol Dweck TED Talk - https://youtu.be/_X0mgOOSpLU Grit by Angela Duckworth - https://amzn.to/4bHxtY2 Angela Duckworth TED Talk - https://youtu.be/H14bBuluwB8 Mindset by Carol Dweck - https://amzn.to/3LlWZHg The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin - https://amzn.to/466p5Qy Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin - https://amzn.to/4667I2r   Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

"When you have a child, you care more than anyone else about that child. You're caring about their long-term success and happiness and their health. If you look at just a first principles basis, what is the school interested in? What is the state interested in? It's more about compliance and conformity. It's not about creativity. It's not about critical thinking. It is conformity and compliance." ~ Tali & Scott Can a board game teach Bitcoin better than a lecture? Join Tali, Scott, and me as we explore the power of storytelling and games in education, delve into the failures of traditional schooling, and discuss innovative ways to engage and educate about Bitcoin. Discover how a simple game can make complex economic concepts accessible and fun for everyone. Links to check out Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto: (Link: https://tinyurl.com/hyuh97wr) -Weapons of Mass Instruction: A Schoolteacher's Journey Through the Dark World of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto (Link: https://tinyurl.com/4ceer95t) The Life of Fred Elementary Set #1: Apples, Butterflies, Cats, Dogs by Dr Stanley Schmidt (Link: https://tinyurl.com/t8a5k3zn) Singapore Math (Link: https://www.singaporemath.com) Saxon Math Homeschool Curriculum (Link: https://tinyurl.com/ym759dx4) Great Homeschool Conventions (Link: https://greathomeschoolconventions.com) Learning How to Learn | Jim Kwik (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKJNdLMwa8A) The Boy With the Broken Brain | Jim Kwik (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S9oUcqIj5k) Limitless Expanded Edition: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik (Link: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Expanded-Upgrade-Anything-Exceptional/dp/B0CQ5KQHHK/) The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin & Tim Ferriss (Link: https://tinyurl.com/wznjz5b4) Free Market Kids (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/) Orange Hatter (Link: https://orangehatter.com) Bitcoin Homeschoolers Podcast (Link: https://www.bitcoinhomeschoolers.com) Homeschoolers Are Bitcoiners Who Don’t Know It Yet by Bitcoin Magazine (Link: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/parallels-between-homeschool-and-bitcoin) The best kindergarten you’ve ever seen - TED (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc6cssm4) What playing Monopoly with real money taught me about my kids--and humanity - TED (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2v4hsc6v)

In this episode, Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University Men's Soccer and I welcome Emily Kwok. In an effort to discuss the pathways and habits of high performers, Emily is highly qualified to bring that to our podcast. Emily was a world champion in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and now works as a Peak Performance consultant with Josh Waitzkin. Their clients include professional sports teams, tech innovators, impact-oriented finance groups, and enterprises that are redefining their respective industries. There's a lot to learn from Emily and this discussion! Thank you to Adam Benayoun for the introduction!

Josh Waitzkin embodies this podcast's core themes of living a life guided by passion, deliberate practice and the art of learning, in fact, he actually wrote the book on it. Josh is an 8x US Chess Champion 2x, Tai Chi Push Hands World Champion, and a Brazilian Jui Jitzu Black Belt under Marcelo Garcia. He was the first guest on this podcast and is a dear friend and training/thought partner. He rarely does any media and it's an honor to have him on the show. Enjoy!

Does instinct trump expertise? Can playing poker improve your intuition? And why did Angela jump off of a moving trolley car? SOURCES:Tom Brady, former quarterback for the New England Patriots.Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University.Gary Klein, cognitive psychologist and pioneer in the field of naturalistic decision making.Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.Josh Waitzkin, former chess player, martial arts competitor, and author. RESOURCES:"When and How To Sleep Train Your Baby," by Cleveland Clinic (2021)."The ShadowBox Approach to Cognitive Skills Training: An Empirical Evaluation," by Gary Klein and Joseph Borders (Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making, 2016).Thinking, Fast and Slow, by Daniel Kahneman (2011)."Conditions for Intuitive Expertise: A Failure to Disagree," by Daniel Kahneman and Gary Klein (American Psychologist, 2009)."Dumb Ways to Die," by Metro Trains Melbourne (2009).The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance, by Josh Waitzkin (2007).Sources of Power: How People Make Decisions, by Gary Klein (1998). EXTRAS:"Why Is It So Hard to Make Decisions?" by No Stupid Questions (2023)."Daniel Kahneman on Why Our Judgment is Flawed — and What to Do About It," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2021)."How to Make a Bad Decision," by Freakonomics Radio (2016).

Amber speaks with Downhill Mountain Biking legend, entrepreneur, and Red Bull TV analyst, Eliot Jackson. In this conversation, they discuss how a risk-averse person can transform into a world-class downhill mountain biking pro, why chasing podiums isn't always the ultimate goal, the surprising parallels between downhill racing and broadcasting, the nuanced relationship between goals, results, and true success, why hard work alone doesn't guarantee victory in sports, the importance of finding the right process tailored to your individual journey, why pursuit of mastery can permeate every aspect of life, valuable perspectives on risk-taking, identity, and the profound significance of “turning off to turn on,”  and the transformative power of embracing vulnerability in the pursuit of excellence. Whether you're an amateur athlete seeking inspiration or a seasoned pro craving fresh insights, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom to fuel your journey toward greatness.  Don't miss an episode! Listen, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star review!  Got questions or feedback for the show? Let us hear it: https://bit.ly/beagoodwheelpod Get the latest news, exclusive content, and more by signing up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/beagoodwheelnews Mentioned in this episode:  - The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning - Grow Cycling Foundation https://growcyclingfoundation.org/ - Inglewood Pump Track https://www.inglewoodpumptrack.org/ Support the show: - Subscribe on Ko-fi to get bonus episodes, merch, and more: https://ko-fi.com/beagoodwheel  - Become a Patron to get bonus episodes, merch, and more:: https://www.patreon.com/BeAGoodWheel  - Get official gear: https://beagoodwheel.shop/  Follow us: - Join our community: https://beagoodwheel.com/community  - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beagoodwheel/

Today we REWIND back to one of our favorite Board Meetings of all time. We chose this episode because we are spending the next couple months digging deep into movement and learning, and exploring if there might be a better way to consider movement than the technique-based way we've always done it.  In this episode, Kris and Nate discuss ideas presented by author Josh Waitzkin about our mental models for learning, specifically after hearing him as a guest on Tim Ferriss's podcast, and how we might apply these ideas to climbing. This episode originally aired on April 5, 2020. ____________________

In this episode, we talk to Joe Hannan! Joe is a black belt, partner at Princeton BJJ, and works in peak performance consulting with Emily Kwok and Josh Waitzkin. We talk about lessons learned from Emily and Josh, BJJ Labs, finding meaning and purpose in the path of jiu-jitsu, the importance of mindfulness, peak performance coaching, and much more. Hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did!Check out Joe's podcast BJJ Meditations on Instagram and Youtube. Follow Joe on Instagram for more!To support the show and take your jiu jitsu to the next level, check out submeta.io and use the code "BJJHELP" to get $16 off your first month. Hope you enjoy!Follow us on InstagramUse code “BJJHELP” at submeta.io to try your first month for only $8!Use the code "HELP" to get 10% off Jake's "Less Impressed More Half Guard Passing" instructional. Thanks for supporting the show! Check out Jake's Outlier Database to study match footage, get links to resources, and more.Use code “SISUhelp” for 10% off our favorite mouthguards.

Chapter 1 Understand the idea behind The Art of Learning"The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin is a book that explores the techniques and mindset required to achieve mastery in any field.The book is written by Josh Waitzkin, a former child prodigy in the game of chess who later became a world champion in the martial art of Tai Chi Push Hands. Waitzkin shares his personal experiences and insights on how to cultivate a growth mindset, develop resilience, and overcome obstacles on the path to mastery.Waitzkin emphasizes the importance of deep focus, deliberate practice, and the ability to adapt and learn from failure. He outlines various strategies for developing intuition, creative problem-solving, and finding one's own unique approach to learning and mastery.In addition to sharing his own personal anecdotes, Waitzkin draws from other domains such as art, music, and sports to illustrate his principles and provide practical advice. He delves into topics like the role of stress and relaxation, the power of visualization, and the process of self-reflection in honing one's skills."The Art of Learning" offers a holistic approach to cultivating a mastery mindset, providing valuable insights and techniques that can be applied to any discipline or endeavor.Chapter 2 Is The Art of Learning Worth the Hype?"The Art of Learning" is a book that explores Josh Waitzkin's journey from becoming a child chess prodigy to winning multiple national championships in martial arts. It combines personal anecdotes with a discussion of his learning techniques and strategies. The book aims to provide insights into mastering any discipline, whether it be sports, academics, or personal goals.Critics and readers generally review the book positively, praising its practical advice, engaging storytelling, and inspirational tone. Waitzkin's emphasis on adaptability, resilience, and embracing failure as part of the learning process resonates with many. However, some critics argue that the book may be more applicable to high achievers or those involved in competitive pursuits.Ultimately, the reception of "The Art of Learning" can vary depending on individual preferences and goals. If you have an interest in learning techniques, personal development, or you are a fan of Josh Waitzkin's story, it might be worth giving the book a read.Chapter 3 Overview of The Art of Learning"The Art of Learning" by Josh Waitzkin is a book that explores the process of learning and how to become a more effective learner. Waitzkin, a chess prodigy and world champion martial artist, shares his personal experiences and insights on how to cultivate a growth mindset and achieve excellence in any pursuit.The book begins with Waitzkin's early experiences as a chess player, delving into the intense world of competitive chess and the mental strategies he developed to excel in the game. He emphasizes the importance of focus, resilience, and the ability to adapt and learn from failure. Waitzkin then transitions to his later years, when he shifted his focus to the martial arts discipline of Tai Chi Push Hands. He draws parallels between the mental states required for chess and martial arts, highlighting the importance of deep intuition, emotional control, and the willingness to constantly learn and evolve.Throughout the book, Waitzkin emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and recognizing one's unique learning style. He encourages readers to find their passion and develop a deep sense of purpose in their learning journey. He also provides practical advice on techniques such as visualization, goal setting, and the power of

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. Follow Joe on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bjj_meditations/Listen to the BJJ Meditations Podcast:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/podcastSubscribe to BJJ Meditations on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@bjjmeditations3786Visit the BJJ Meditations website:https://www.bjjmeditations.com/Resources discussed in this episode:The Art of Learning, by Josh Waitzkin:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningAwakening from the Meaning Crisis, by John Vervaeke:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vuh3f0P5qjrSdb5eC1ZfZwWJMental models discussed in this episode:Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

In this episode, I finish my conversation with Scott Fawcett. We discuss how to optimize your practice rounds and the future of DECADE Golf. Scott's Book Recommendation: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465) About DECADE Golf: DECADE Golf has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location. Learn More Here! Where to find Scott: Website: https://web.birdiefire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/scottfawcett

The Adult Improver series returns to look at both the macro and the micro of adult chess improvement. My guest is NM Todd Bryant. Todd is a software engineer (for Chess.com) and an accomplished player, who has used his analytical skills to gather lots of data about the most accomplished adult improvers in recent US Chess History. Todd shares information about the standout improvement cases at different age ranges. What would be considered an exceptional rating gain for someone over the age of 30? What about age 50? What patterns does Todd notice in looking at the rating graphs of these accomplished amateur? In addition to sharing all of this data that Todd has dutifully gathered, he discusses his own improvement philosophy. Todd plays frequently OTB, and when at home he emphasizes opening study and frequent speed chess play. This approach has been working for Todd as he recently passed 2500 Blitz on Chess.com for the first time! This was a fascinating conversation, and I really appreciate Todd's gathering and sharing all of this interesting data! Timestamps of the topics discussed are below.  Todd's previous Perpetual Chess appearance: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/new-blog/2023/6/30/f82nnc8zc3crw6pxaprlkd5rgil5a7 If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via the Patreon community you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/perpetualchess Chess.com's First #Chesspunks tournament! More info here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesspunks-champs Thanks to our presenting chess education sponsors, Chessable.com. Here are a few of NM Todd Bryant's favorite Chessable courses and authors:  GM Gawain Jones: FM Kamil Plichta  You can check out some of my recommended courses here: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ 6:00- Todd shares his findings from his independent research into what type of rating gains are seen by the most accomplished adult improvers at different ages.  13:45- What were the outlier cases of improvement after the age of 25?  Mentioned: Michael Johnson, NM Philemon Thomas, NM Fred Wilson   19:30- What type of rating gains have improvers over the age of 50 achieved?  Mentioned: Tom Hickenlooper, James Altucher, Skip the Line   29:00- Does Todd think there is rating deflation in US Chess and FIDE?   Mentioned: Paul Iinuma 32:00- How does this data impact how Todd approaches chess?  36:00- Why does Todd choose to focus on speed chess and blitz with his chess time?  Mentioned: Pre-order My Book- Perpetual Chess Improvement, IM Greg Shahade's Blog Post “Slow Chess is Dying”  44:00- Is there a rating below which playing speed chess does not result in an improvement in playing?  46:00- Why does Todd still play the King's Gambit?  Mentioned: The King's Gambit by GM John Shaw, IM Ryo Chen  52:00- Patreon mailbag question: What is Todd's advice for improving thinking processes at the board?  Mentioned: The Amateur's Mind by IM Jeremy Silman  57:00- Patreon mailbag question: “Should amateurs invest the time to learn antidotes to dodgy but popular amateur openings like The Stafford Gambit?”  1:01:00- What other chess books made a difference for Todd?  Mentioned: Attacking Chess with Josh Waitzkin, Best Lessons of a Chess Coach by FM Sunil Weerumantry 1:04:00- What has Todd learned from watching his son pursue chess?  1:07:00- Todd's final chess improvement advice? 1:12:00- Thanks to Todd for joining!  Follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thestrongchess?lang=en Or chess.com here: https://www.chess.com/member/toddbryant If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess, you can do so here: https://www.perpetualchesspod.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Scott Fawcett, creator of DECADE Golf. We discuss stats and strokes gained including: What is strokes gained? How should you use it? Is it better than traditional stats? Scott's Book Recommendation: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465) About DECADE Golf: DECADE Golf has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location. Learn More Here! Where to find Scott: Website: https://web.birdiefire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/scottfawcett

068 You may know him as best as “Fun Master” Mike, the face of ChessKid. For the past decade, Mike has been the Chief Chess Officer of ChessKid, the scholastic version of Chess.com. His mission has been to make the game fun and accessible for an ever-growing audience of young chess players.While my show primarily focuses on adult improvers, I'm always interested in how we grow this great game of ours, and reaching kids is a big part of that.And who better to discuss this subject than with Mike Klein!?Plus, if you're a parent, Mike offers some great advice on how you can your kids' school involved in teaching chess.We also discuss: Which top youth player he thinks has the best chance to stay in the game and make an impact for many years to come.The highlights of Mike's journalism career, including which former world champ he would've loved to interview.His game and experiences with Josh Waitzkin, of Searching For Bobby Fischer fame.More From Mike:TwitterChessKid.comChess Grant for Schools Through ChessKid>>Join my official FREE Club for The Chess Experience on Chess.com

Read Bernard's entire Distillation HERE  Also checkout past Dillations of people like Michael Jordan, Bob Iger, Josh Waitzkin & many more by CLICKING HERE Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, stands as an unparalleled figure in the world of luxury goods and fashion. As the founder and chairman of the world's leading luxury conglomerate, Arnault has orchestrated a remarkable journey of success, innovation, and creativity. This Distillation is a  deep dive into the business principles that guide him, the wisdom encapsulated in his quotes, and some of his most exceptional ideas that have propelled LVMH to become an iconic global force in the luxury industry. Interested in having Sean DeLaney be your executive coach? CLICK HERE  Marketer Hire– Get $500 off your first hire! – Click HERE https://youunleashedcourse.com/ You Unleashed is an online personal development course created by Sean DeLaney after spending years working with and interviewing high achievers.The online course that helps you ‘Unleash your potential'! You Unleashed teaches you the MINDSETS, ROUTINES and BEHAVIORS you need to unleash your potential and discover what you're capable of. You know you're capable of more and want to bring out that untapped potential inside of you. We teach you how. Enroll Today!- Click Here Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere TikTok YouTube Twitter Instagram 

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) provides insights to help you quantify stress, better balance training and lifestyle, and improve performance.   Marco Altini (PhD, MSc) has 50 publications+ and a few patents at the intersection between technology, health, and performance. He is the founder of HRV4Training (Heart Rate Variability), an app I use daily. He is also a data science advisor at Oura; a wearable ring and app to optimize how you sleep, workout and recover. He is also a strong non-elite runner!   Watch this full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vvtU_IK8JkI  CHAPTERS: 00:00 HRV to handle load better 01:08 Sponsor: PATH projects and LMNT 2:34 Explaining Heart Rate Variability 6:30 How to measure HRV 16:06 Improving HRV 22:51 Sleep 23:37 Marco integrating HRV data into his own training 27:56 Breath work and breathing 36:04 HRV: guided versus dictated 41:24 Examples from Floris' training 46:43 Tapering for events 51:08 Positive stress and the limitations of data 52:01 Developments in non-invasive wearables 54:58 Find out more about Marco 56:46 Closing thoughts   FIND MARCO HERE: ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/altini_marco   ► Substack - https://marcoaltini.substack.com/  ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/altini_marco/  ► Website - https://www.marcoaltini.com/    LINKS AND TOOLS MENTIONED ► Website - https://www.hrv4training.com/ ► App (search) - HRV4Training ► Jason Koop podcast with Marco Altini - https://bit.ly/3q57cRp  ► Oura ring - https://ouraring.com/ ► Josh Waitzkin website - https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/ ► Tim Ferriss website - https://tim.blog/ ► Joe Dispenza website - https://drjoedispenza.com/  ► Dr. Stephen Seiler on 80/20 Training | Extramilest Show #50 - https://bit.ly/3pIOWx4   YOU CAN FIND ME, FLORIS GIERMAN HERE: ► Podcast: https://extramilest.com/podcast ► Personal Best Program: https://www.pbprogram.com  ► My weekly newsletter: https://extramilest.com/subscribe  ► Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1329785  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florisgierman  ► Website: https://extramilest.com  ► Website: https://pathprojects.com    Thanks to PATH projects and LMNT for sponsoring this episode! Visit PATHprojects.com/flo to learn more about my favorite apparel for training, racing and life. Also, head to http://DrinkLMNT.com/FLO to get your free sample pack with any purchase.   Affiliate Disclosure: I may earn commissions if you purchase items via my affiliate links. "As an Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.” Affiliate links do not increase cost to you. Also, you do not need to use these links. You can also search for these same items in Amazon or on any search engine/shopping site of your choice and buy/research them that way.   ABOUT THE EXTRAMILEST SHOW:  A podcast and YouTube channel where host Floris Gierman interviews world class athletes, coaches and health experts on the topic of how to become a stronger, healthier and happier athlete.  

In this episode, I am once again joined by Scott Fawcett, creator of DECADE Golf. We discuss LIV Golf including: Is LIV Golf good for the game? Will it survive? The problems and benefits LIV has created Scott's Book Recommendation: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465) About DECADE Golf: DECADE Golf has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location. Learn More Here! Where to find Scott: Website: https://web.birdiefire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/scottfawcett

In this episode, I am once again joined by Scott Fawcett, creator of DECADE Golf. We discuss the “problem” with distance including: Is distance actually a problem? The solutions The problem with bifurcation Scott's Book Recommendation: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465) About DECADE Golf: DECADE Golf has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location. Learn More Here! Where to find Scott: Website: https://web.birdiefire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/scottfawcett

In this episode, I am joined by Scott Fawcett, creator of DECADE Golf. DECADE is a golf strategy system used by the best players in the world. In this episode, we discuss: Why a single shot shape is better Irons VS Driver Optimizing your shot pattern Scott's Book Recommendation: The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin (https://www.amazon.com/Art-Learning-Journey-Optimal-Performance/dp/0743277465) About DECADE Golf: DECADE Golf has solved golf strategy by combining shot distribution patterns and PGA Tour scoring statistics. When Scott combined those two data sets he created a simple way to optimize target selection. DECADE quickly generates the optimal target that will produce the lowest score based on distance, hazards, and hole location. Learn More Here! Where to find Scott: Website: https://web.birdiefire.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/scottfawcett

This week's guest is Author and Data Scientist, GM Vinay Bhat. Vinay was one of the top chess prodigies in modern US History. He amassed many scholastic titles and held the record of the youngest ever US National Master before Hikaru Nakamura broke his record. Despite Vinay's extraordinary chess success, he always maintained many interests and put a particular emphasis on his school work, and then his career. Now 38 years of age, Vinay has written an excellent new book with Quality Chess, How I Became a Chess Grandmaster. Part memoir, part chess manual, in the book, Vinay reflects on his career, annotates memorable games, and takes a big picture look at the study choices and decisions he made over the years, including the tough decision to walk away from chess as a profession. Vinay places a particular emphasis on the few steep plateaus he faced in his development. In our conversation, Vinay reflects on his career and shares plenty of chess lessons and memorable anecdotes. A Bay Area native and resident, Vinay has gotten to know many people who will be familiar to Perpetual Chess listeners. Please read on for timestamps of topics discussed.  0:00- My Recommended Chessable Courses: https://go.chessable.com/perpetual-chess-podcast/ Check out ChessDojo's 1.e4 Repertoire for White here: https://www.chessable.com/chessdojos-1e4-repertoire-for-white/course/150049/ 0:02- As Vinay reflects on his chess career, how does he reflect on his first real plateau, which occurred around 2200.  Mentioned: The Best I Saw in Chess by IM Stuart Rachels, GM Gregory Kaidanov, Episode 295 with GM Gregory Kaidanov  13:45- What is Vinay's advice for when an opening change might be in order? Mentioned: Vinay's Chessbase India interview with IM Sagar Shah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4IIiYe5Vb8 20:00- What conclusions does Vinay draw from reflecting on his whole chess career? Mentioned: Savely Polovets  24:00- How did Vinay utilize one page writeups in his opening prep? 28:00- Vinay shares his thoughts on various players he knows and has met, including GM Sam Shankland, GM Daniel Naroditsky, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Eduard Gufeld, the RZA from Wutang Clan,  Mentioned: Joe Lonsdale Jr., Peter Thiel, The GZA, Josh Waitzkin  45:00- What were Vinay's first impressions of Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana? 47:00- What was it like to live in the “chess house” with IM David Pruess and GM Jesse Kraai? 49:00- Vinay is an avid reader and discusses some of his favorites.  Mentioned: ChessDoJo video- The Best Chess Books , New York 1924, Life and Games of Mikhail Tal, How Not to Play Chess, The Books of Irving Chernev  57:00- What have Vinay's interactions with GM Viswanathan Anand been like? What about Spassky, Kasparov and Karpov? 1:01:00- Patreon Mailbag Question: As a data scientist has Vinay discovered any useful statistical patterns in his play? 1:05:00- What does Vinay think of the acceleration of Chat GBT and similar products? Could it have a further impact on the chess world? 1:10:00- Vinay reflects on the difficult decision he made not to pursue professional chess.  1:15:00- Is there anything Vinay wishes he could have done differently? 1:18:00- Thanks so much to Vinay for joining the show! Here are the links for his excellent book: Check out the book here: Quality Chess https://www.qualitychess.co.uk/products/2/436/how_i_became_a_chess_grandmaster_by_vinay_bhat/ Free Excerpt of the Books: https://www.qualitychess.co.uk/ebooks/HowIbecameaChessGrandmaster-Excerpt.pdf Forward Chess https://forwardchess.com/product/how-i-became-a-chess-grandmaster?section= Vsbhat02 at gmail If you would like to help support Perpetual Chess via Patreon, you can do so here: patreon.com/perpetualchess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, William Green chats with hedge fund manager Christopher Begg, who is the CEO, Chief Investment Officer, & co-founder of East Coast Asset Management. Chris is also a revered professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches the Security Analysis class that was originally taught by Warren Buffett's mentor, Ben Graham. Here, Chris shares powerful lessons on how to identify high-quality businesses & build a life that's defined by a commitment to quality.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro03:54- How Chris Begg came to teach an investing class originally taught by Ben Graham.10:29 - What Chris learned from his ten fireside chats with Berkshire Hathaway's Todd Combs.13:17 - What Buffett & Munger taught Chris about focusing on a few great businesses.17:58 - How he finds undervalued stocks by asking, “Where are the clouds today?”26:55 - Why he's bullish on Meta & Google, despite an array of perceived threats.36:09 - How he identifies great businesses by seeking 8 layers of competitive advantage.47:13 - How to succeed through “persistent incremental progress eternally repeated.”1:00:01 - Why investors can't afford to ignore a company's impact on the environment.1:06:40 - Why consistent kindness is a potent ingredient of success, helping to build trust.1:15:22 - How Chris gains an edge by continuously compounding his interdisciplinary knowledge.1:32:17 - What he's learned about the pursuit of excellence from surfing with Josh Waitzkin.1:40:48 - Why Chris structures his workday to include meditation & contemplation.1:50:46 - What studying Andrew Carnegie—once the world's richest person—has taught him.1:53:40 - Why Chris believes that the world is headed in a better direction.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESChris Begg's investment firm, East Coast Asset Management.One from Many by Dee Hock.Nick Sleep's list of long-term vs short-term characteristics.Robert Pirsig's Zen & the Art of Motorcyle Maintenance, Lila, & On Quality.Finite & Infinite Games by James Carse.William Green's book, “Richer, Wiser, Happier” – read the reviews of this book.William Green's Twitter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSIf you're aware you need to improve your bitcoin security but have been putting it off, Unchained Capital‘s Concierge Onboarding is a simple way to get started—sooner rather than later. Book your onboarding today and at checkout, get $50 off with the promo code FUNDAMENTALS.Have peace of mind knowing River holds Bitcoin in multi-sig cold storage with 100% full reserves.What does happen when money and big feelings mix? Tune in to find out on the new podcast, Open Money, presented by Servus Credit Union.Make connections, gain knowledge, and uplift your governance CV by becoming a member of the AICD today.Enjoy flexibility and support with free cancellation, payment options, and 24/7 service when booking travel experiences with Viator. Download the Viator app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10% off your first booking.Join over 5k investors in the data security revolution with Atakama.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Invest your retirement savings in what YOU know and are passionate about with a Self-Directed IRA with New Direction Trust Company.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.HELP US OUT!Help us reach new listeners by leaving us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! It takes less than 30 seconds, and really helps our show grow, which allows us to bring on even better guests for you all! Thank you – we really appreciate it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 Waitzkinhttps://amzn.to/3XilAkqThe Will to Keep Winning, by Daigo "The Beast" Umeharahttps://amzn.to/41zTDYqThe Two Types of Gamers (Honers vs. Innovators) — Core-A Gaminghttps://youtu.be/C3q5nSqGXr4Mental models discussed in this episode:Form to Leave Formhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/form-to-leave-form/Making Smaller Circleshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/making-smaller-circles/Shuharihttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/shuhari/Investing in Losshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/investing-in-loss/Path of Least Resistancehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/path-of-least-resistance/Plus, Minus, Equalshttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/plus-minus-equals/Transfer of Learninghttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/transfer-of-learning/Beginner's Mindhttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/beginners-mind/Growth Mindsethttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/Train With Purposehttp://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

A young chess prodigy, Josh Waitzkin, and his father navigate the complex world of competitive chess. The film showcases the struggles of balancing intense pressure and the love of the game. Joe Mantegna, Ben Kingsley, Joan Allen, Laurence Fishburne, and Max Pomeranc star in Searching for Bobby Fischer. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gghecEHT4PI 

A true indicator of peak performance is experiencing joy even in the most challenging moments. According to Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Emily Kwok, the moments she spends enjoying her time on the mat with her opponent are indicators of her success. This week Emily returns to the podcast to share how her definition of peak performance and athleticism has changed over the years as she experienced parenthood, COVID, and a shift in perspective. Listen in as Emily shares insights into the different stages of life as a professional athlete, how to create awareness around the different levels of performance you achieve throughout your life, and the key questions to ask yourself when determining your limits. Emily also shares the liberating feeling of showing up to the mat and knowing you deserve to be there, as well as why she takes every opponent seriously.   Emily Kwok is a multi-time-international Brazilian jiu-jitsu Federation World Champion, a mixed martial arts veteran and co-owner and co-head instructor of Princeton, Brazilian jujitsu, peak performance consultant, and freelance writer. She is widely regarded as the early pioneer of Brazilian jiu jitsu in Northern America, being one of the first females to rise to prominence as the sport extended around the globe. She has spent the better part of the last decade working closely with Josh Waitzkin, training in the field of peak performance, exploring how to manage and induce optimal states in the self.   You can learn more about Emily at www.emilykwok.com   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of Made You Think! In this episode we discuss The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter, and how our modern lifestyle and pursuit of ease might be making us miserable, stressed, and anxious.  We cover a wide range of topics including: The connection between boredom and creativity Misogis and how to discover what you're truly capable of Why you don't necessarily want "less phone" How rucking could be a massive exercise hack The proper "dose" of outdoor, tech-free time And much more. Please enjoy, and make sure to follow Nat, Neil, and Adil on Twitter and share your thoughts on the episode. Links from the Episode: Mentioned in the Show: GORUCK (0:40)  Raising Your Ceiling (8:28) Peter Attia's Podcast episode with Michael Easter (9:01) Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (11:22) Eight Mattress (48:36) Tim Ferriss Podcast episode with Josh Waitzkin (54:14) Books Mentioned: The Comfort Crisis Emergency (12:52) (Book Episode) Antifragile (13:47) (Book Episode) The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying (1:11:49) Moonwalking with Einstein (1:15:01) (Book Episode) Analects of Confucius (1:33:32) People Mentioned: Michael Easter Nassim Taleb (14:13) Josh Waitzkin (54:08) Sogyal Rinpoche (1:11:48) Show Topics: (0:00) Rucking as a way to make you fit overall and where on your body you should be carrying the weight when you walk. (4:32) How your eyes and body adjust to virtual reality. In general, your eyes dilate differently when you're using a screen vs. not using a screen.  (8:25) In today's episode, we're diving into The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter. The book is centered around the author's caribou hunt in Alaska to challenge the idea of what comfort means to him. (12:51) Good writing is more about helping explain a concept you're beginning to think about in a way that you haven't been able to conceptualize on your own yet rather than teaching you something brand new. (15:19) Boredom is another theme talked about in the book. We tend to favor a highly comfortable life full of entertainment, and we get uncomfortable when we're bored. However, making your life more comfortable isn't necessarily going to improve it in the long term. (17:59) We live in a world where there is always something you can do so you never have to sit in boredom when you're waiting. Because of this constant need to entertain ourselves, we're losing time that we could be spending processing and crafting new ideas. The more that we can train ourselves to be comfortable in boredom, the more we regain our ability to not be so hyper-anxious and reactive all the time.  (20:56) The connection between boredom and creativity is similar to the idea of rest recovery for working out. You wouldn't work out the same muscle every day without a rest day. We're essentially contracting the attention muscle all day long when we're on our phones all the time and not giving it the recovery time it desperately needs. (23:00) So what's the solution? Let yourself get bored. Rather than thinking “less phone” think “more boredom”. Making space for your thoughts and resetting the baseline. (30:58) What's a sustainable way to get your brain rested regularly and how much outdoors time is recommended each month? (33:13) Misogis are challenges that allow you to reframe your perception of what you're capable of achieving. Each year, it's encouraged that you take on a challenge, one that's really hard and one that is unique where you can't compare yourself to others.  (39:42) From Spartan Races, to pushup challenges, to training in the heat of a Texas summer, Nat, Neil, and Adil reflect on some of the harder things that they've experienced. As a species, we're very capable of doing hard things that we often don't push ourselves hard enough for. (49:00) The author's struggle with alcoholism. Everyone self-medicates differently, whether it's alcohol, conflict, or something more positive. It's a matter of what you choose to fill the space with. (54:01) The language we use to approach things is critical. You can always find a way to enjoy a situation that most people would label as “bad”. (1:02:08) How do you reset from a bad mood or from feeling anxiety? Nat, Neil, and Adil talk about the ways they stay active.  (1:04:54) How much exercise should you do and what's the right amount? The more you can do, the better (of course, without injury and overtraining yourself). (1:09:24) Training yourself for long runs and building up your endurance. (1:11:34) “Western laziness is quite different. It consists of cramming our lives with compulsive activity, so there is no time at all to confront the real issues. This form of laziness lies in our failure to choose worthwhile applications for our energy.”  Filling up our time with things that may or may not be meaningful, but we often don't realize that we're doing it. (1:14:36) When you look back over a long period of time, the days where you're outside of your normal routine is what tends to stick out to you.   (1:19:47) Finding the right amount of novelty to live a happy life. Is it possible to go too far into routine or too far into novelty? (1:23:36) Nat, Neil, and Adil share some of their key takeaways and lessons learned from the book. This includes finding more ways to be uncomfortable, embracing that discomfort, and prioritizing physical activity. (1:31:24) That concludes this episode! We hope you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for our first episode of 2023 as we cover the Analects of Confucious. If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a review on iTunes and tell a friend. As always, let us know if you have any book recommendations! You can say hi to us on Twitter @TheRealNeilS, @adilmajid, @nateliason and share your thoughts on this episode. You can now support Made You Think using the Value-for-Value feature of Podcasting 2.0. This means you can directly tip the co-hosts in BTC with minimal transaction fees. To get started, simply download a podcast app (like Fountain or Breez) that supports Value-for-Value and send some BTC to your in-app wallet. You can then use that to support shows who have opted-in, including Made You Think! We'll be going with this direct support model moving forward, rather than ads. 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Mike Gardon was a hardworking type-A professional trader and entrepreneur. But he found real fulfillment when he stopped making decisions with his head and began making them with his heart. Now, he's joining us for a frank conversation on the power of teaching our kids entrepreneurship, the importance of work-life balance, and how to live a life you're proud of. Mike Gardon is the founder of multiple successful businesses, an investor, a Digital Media Executive, and most importantly - a husband and father. He is currently the CEO of Rejoin Media, a holding company for digital brands and businesses. He is also the Executive Editor and Host of the acclaimed Careercloud Radio podcast. Mike is an advocate for remote work and intentional work-life integration. He runs his teams remotely from the beautiful (and affordable!) Midwest, where he resides with his wife and three young boys. You can read Mike's writing and media mentions on investing, startups, life and work across the internet on these sites: The Simple Dollar, Reviews.com, The Huffington Post, Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo News, GoBankingRates, Ask Men, Cosmopolitan, Discover Financial, The Penny Hoarder and Good Financial Cents. Design your dream life Things seemed like they were progressing in Mike's life. He was a young futures trader in Chicago taking risks and learning a lot. But he describes his time in trading as mediocre - because his heart wasn't in it.  When he read The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin, he had a powerful realization that sometimes you have to take steps backward in order to propel yourself forward. Abandoning his expectations for a linear career path, Mike quit his trading job the very next day and got his MBA, beginning a career in content marketing. He eventually founded ReJoin Media to grow digital brands in a conscious and thoughtful way. He also hosts the Careercloud podcast, created to help listeners design the dream life and career of their choosing. Early in his career Mike looked around him and didn't feel aligned with the expectations of corporate America. Rigid and unforgiving, these positions often demanded a workaholic attitude and a neglect of the day-to-day activities of family life. He decided to envision a life he could be proud of and tailor his career to fit his personal goals. More and more entrepreneurs are choosing their career steps to complement an integration with work and life - and this trend is not going anywhere! Mike Gardon built multiple successful businesses around the importance of being present for his wife and his three sons. The best ideas are inspired In addition to his work in digital marketing and investing, Mike Gardon also founded Quotebook, a keepsake journal created out of a desire to preserve his own family's memories.  Early in his marriage to his wife Stephanie, Mike realized the importance of showing up. Stephanie attended Medical School and did her Residency while Mike's career was taking off - leaving them exhausted and disconnected. They were collapsed on the couch after a long day when Stephanie blurted out something funny about the cheese balls they were snacking on. After Mike rushed to write it down, he conceived of the idea to write down the moments that matter.  Now parents of three young boys, Mike and Dr. Stephanie Gardon write down the hilarious things their sons say, reading them aloud at bedtime. It helps them bond over the humor of everyday life. The boys even learn the power of entrepreneurship through helping Mike fulfill orders for Quotebook - mastering lessons about money, marketing, customer service and follow-through. The Gardons also donate part of the proceeds of Quotebook to fight the opioid crisis, giving opportunities for essential and life-saving services to those who need them. The Quotebook journal is tailor-made to help other families remain close even when life gets rushed. When discussing Quotebook, Mike Gardon reminds us that the best business ideas connect us to our humanity! Everything Mike does, he does with heart. After listening to this episode, you'll be inspired to design a life you're proud of! Quotes “I'm big on figuring out what type of life you want, and then figuring out how to build that.” “I say ‘work life', instead of ‘career', because I think our work and our lives are really integrated.” “I had to find what I didn't want, and build a company that gave us flexibility and ease to be parents, husbands and wives, instead of our goal being to grow-grow-grow all the time.” “I always have this battle between being aspirational and shooting for the moon, and finding balance. At the end of the day, what our people are after is flexibility and opportunity. If I can provide that, I'm pretty happy!” “I've stopped being hyper-rational and thinking about the numbers. This doesn't come naturally to me; I've worked with a coach on it. As I've led with the feeling, it's led me in a good direction.” “Quotebook was born out of something deeply personal. Before my wife and I were married, I was trading and she was in medical school. We came home and we were so tired. We could just collapse on the couch and inevitably someone would say something funny. Now, we read these funny things and get transported back to that moment. Now we have kids, three young boys, and they say funny things. We even read from it at bedtime.” “I used Quotebook to teach my kids about entrepreneurship. You have to risk something, talk to people, get feedback and understand how people will use it. It's been this cool mentorship path with my kids.” “The funny moments are what we look back on and remember.” “I don't want [my kids] to think about how to be a success. I want them to think about, ‘how can I enjoy my life?'” “Big decisions like what to do with your life - I don't think you can just think your way through that.” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit Mike Gardon's personal website at https://www.michaelgardon.com  Listen to Mike as he hosts the Careercloud radio podcast on their website: https://www.careercloud.com/careercloud-radio  Contact ReJoin Media at https://www.rejoinmedia.com/  Learn more about the Quotebook journal on the website: https://quotebookjournal.com/  Connect with Mike Gardon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgardon/

Book Vs. Movie: Searching for Bobby FischerThe true story of a chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, his father's New York Times article, and the 1993 film The Margos gently enter into the world of chess (a game neither of us knows very well so, please be patient!) with Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh Waitzkin was considered a chess prodigy when he played in tournaments around thew country as a young child. In 1985 his father, Fred Waitzkin, wrote an article for The New York Times “Fathering a Chess Prodigy” about the struggle to raise a son who is gifted in a sport/game. Fred wants his son to achieve his dreams, but he is fearful Josh won't be a normal kid (Josh eventually became an International Chess Master at 16.) The book Searching for Bobby Fischer came out in 1988 and the 1993 film was directed by Steven Zaillian and earned praise for its cinematography and performances. Bobby Fischer led a very complicated (and frankly, sad) childhood as a chess champion which later turned him into a hermit. Did the chess bring on his mental illness, or was that always going to happen? Why is he an ardent antisemite and an enemy of his country? Why did he disappear for so long? Between the 1985 article and the film--which did we like better? You have to listen to find out!!In this ep the Margos discuss:The controversial Bobby Fischer (1943-2008)Josh Waitzkin & his father's Fred's writing career What it means to raise a child prodigyThe cast: Joe Mantegna (Fred Waitzkin,) Max Pomeranc (Josh Waitkin,) Joan Allen (Bonnie Waitzkin,) Laurence Fishburne (Vinnie,) Ben Kingsley (Bruce Pandolfini,) David Paymer (Kalev,) William H. Macy (Tunafish father,) Dan Hedaya (tournament director,) and Laura Linney as Josh's teacher.) Clips used:Max learns about the word “contempt.”Josh Waitzkin selling his book The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance (video) Bobby Fischer on Dick Cavett's show August 5, 1971Searching for Bobby Fischer original trailer 1993Josh and his dad have a chatJosh's teacher thinks chess is like penocleMusic by James HornerBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Book Vs. Movie: Searching for Bobby FischerThe true story of a chess prodigy Josh Waitzkin, his father's New York Times article, and the 1993 film The Margos gently enter into the world of chess (a game neither of us knows very well so, please be patient!) with Searching for Bobby Fischer. Josh Waitzkin was considered a chess prodigy when he played in tournaments around thew country as a young child. In 1985 his father, Fred Waitzkin, wrote an article for The New York Times “Fathering a Chess Prodigy” about the struggle to raise a son who is gifted in a sport/game. Fred wants his son to achieve his dreams, but he is fearful Josh won't be a normal kid (Josh eventually became an International Chess Master at 16.) The book Searching for Bobby Fischer came out in 1988 and the 1993 film was directed by Steven Zaillian and earned praise for its cinematography and performances. Bobby Fischer led a very complicated (and frankly, sad) childhood as a chess champion which later turned him into a hermit. Did the chess bring on his mental illness, or was that always going to happen? Why is he an ardent antisemite and an enemy of his country? Why did he disappear for so long? Between the 1985 article and the film--which did we like better? You have to listen to find out!!In this ep the Margos discuss:The controversial Bobby Fischer (1943-2008)Josh Waitzkin & his father's Fred's writing career What it means to raise a child prodigyThe cast: Joe Mantegna (Fred Waitzkin,) Max Pomeranc (Josh Waitkin,) Joan Allen (Bonnie Waitzkin,) Laurence Fishburne (Vinnie,) Ben Kingsley (Bruce Pandolfini,) David Paymer (Kalev,) William H. Macy (Tunafish father,) Dan Hedaya (tournament director,) and Laura Linney as Josh's teacher.) Clips used:Max learns about the word “contempt.”Josh Waitzkin selling his book The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance (video) Bobby Fischer on Dick Cavett's show August 5, 1971Searching for Bobby Fischer original trailer 1993Josh and his dad have a chatJosh's teacher thinks chess is like penocleMusic by James HornerBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Read the entire Distillation of Danny Meyer HERE Also checkout past Dillations of people like Michael Jordan, Bob Iger, Josh Waitzkin & many more by CLICKING HERE Danny Meyer is the Founder & Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group and a lifelong restaurateur. Danny grew up in a family that relished great food and hospitality. Thanks to his father's travel business, which designed custom European trips, Danny spent much of his childhood eating, visiting near and far-off places, and sowing the seeds for his future passion. In 1985, at the age of 27, Danny opened his first restaurant, Union Square Cafe, launching what would become a lifelong career in hospitality.  Thirty years later, Danny's Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) comprises some of New York's most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern, The Modern, Maialino, and more. Danny and USHG founded Shake Shack, the modern-day “roadside” burger restaurant, which became a public company in 2015. Under Danny's leadership, USHG is renowned not only for its acclaimed restaurants but also for its distinctive and celebrated culture of Enlightened Hospitality. This guiding principle of prioritizing employees first and foremost has driven and shaped USHG's ongoing evolution from a small group of restaurants into a multi-faceted hospitality organization. Danny and USHG's diverse ventures have added to the hospitality dialogue in many contexts including dining options in museums, sports arenas, and cultural institutions, as well as prescient investments in burgeoning neighborhoods.  Danny has been generously recognized for his leadership, business achievements, and humanitarianism, including the 2017 Julia Child Award, the 2015 TIME 100 “Most Influential People” list, the 2012 Aspen Institute Preston Robert Tisch Award in Civic Leadership, the 2011 NYU Lewis Rudin Award for Exemplary Service to New York City, and the 2000 IFMA Gold Plate Award. Together, Danny and USHG's restaurants and individuals have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Restaurateur (2005) and Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America (1996)  This Distillation will unpack the signature business and life principles that translate to a wide range of industries that I've learned from Danny over the years. The main themes being unpacked are:  Understanding the importance of Hospitality for every business.  The never ending pursuit of excellence.  The keys to leadership and the ways to develop other leaders.  The essential frameworks and practices for hiring & building culture.  How to use mistakes to your advantage.  You Unleashed Course  50% off You Unleashed is an online personal development course created by Sean DeLaney after spending years working with an interviewing high achievers.The online course that helps you ‘Unleash your potential'! You Unleashed teaches you the MINDSETS, ROUTINES and BEHAVIORS you need to unleash your potential and discover what you're capable of. You know you're capable of more and want to bring out that untapped potential inside of you. We teach you how. Enroll Today for only $99!- Click Here Subscribe to my Momentum Monday Newsletter Connect with us! Whatgotyouthere TikTok YouTube Twitter Instagram 

It's our 52nd episode, which marks one full year of Screenwriters Need to Hear This with Michael Jamin. In this episode, Phil Hudson gets to ask Michael his questions after another year of progress in his Hollywood career.Show NotesMichael's Online Screenwriting Course - https://michaeljamin.com/courseFree Screenwriting Lesson - https://michaeljamin.com/freeJoin My Watchlist - https://michaeljamin.com/watchlistMichael Jamin:All writers en very few working writers that I know enjoy writing. We enjoy having written. So it's like, Oh, I just finished the script. That felt good cuz it was so hard. You're listening to Screenwriters Need to Hear This with Michael Jen.Hey everybody. Welcome back to Screenwriters. Need to hear this, our podcast. I'm Michael Jam, and I'm here with Phil Hudson. Welcome back Phil. Thank you. It's good to be back. We, we have a special, It's good to be back. We have a special a special episode. Phil has been, you know, he's been doing co-hosting this for about a year now, and, you know, we've been handling a lot of stuff together and I guess these are your questions that you've had after a year of doing this. You know, I guess you have your own thoughts about what, what you wanna learn more, even though you're so close to, to me and we're doing it together. I guess you have more questions, so let's dig in. Yeah. Does that sound what I feel?Phil Hudson:Yeah, it's pretty close. I mean, I think it's, it's not even pretty close. It's basically what we're doing today. This thought came to me because, you know, I'm involved in the podcast. I go through the q and as with you, I hear all of these questions. I listen to a lot of your live q and as when you do them on social media. And then I look at where I'm at in my screenwriting world. I've taken your course, I've taken other courses. I got a bachelor's degree in screenwriting, you know, story development mm-hmm. . and so it's really more the nuanced questions that I have about the craft and career and you know, looking at where I'm at now, six years into my Hollywood career, progressing from a pa doing an associate producer and mm-hmm. , you know, three seasons on a show, hopefully moving intoMichael Jamin:Yeah. You've come a long way in that time. Yeah. It's come a long way.Phil Hudson:I know. It's, it's it's humbling to look back on it because it doesn't feel like it at the time. A lot of time it doesn't feel like getting that coffee or going on that drive in LA traffic at 5:00 PM for, because someone forgot to send an email at 12 noon. You know, it's kind of hard to remember that. And even very helpful as a mentor and a friend to kind of guide me and be a sounding board and talk me off the ledge when I'm super stressed out about all the craziness happening.Michael Jamin:Yeah.Phil Hudson:But it's been, it's been very helpful to, to have that opinion. And I think there are some of these questions that reflect where I'm at in my career. I think they'll be helpful to a lot of people at all stages. But for me, I think that, you know, you say there's no intermediate writing, it's all writing 1 0 1. This might be more career advice, I guess you could sayMichael Jamin:Career 1 0 1. Sure. Okay.Phil Hudson:Sure. So, we'll, you know, we'll dive in and, and, you know, just kind of jazz. I'm not a jazz fan, but we'll jazz it a little bit about some of these questions. I'm not looking for anything specific, it's just more your thoughts on these things. Okay. So, you know, as, as we've discussed on the podcast, I'm a big fan of personal developmentMichael Jamin:And Yeah. More than anyone I know. Yeah, yeah,Phil Hudson:For sure. Love it. I love growing and, and developing and, and books are my number way of doing, one way of doing that. Mm-Hmm. , there's a really powerful book by a guy named Josh Waitzkin called The Art of Learning. And one of the things he talked about, he was the, you know, did we talk about him on the podcast? Does thisMichael Jamin:Don't, The name doesn't, it's not familiar. No.Phil Hudson:So, Josh Wakin was the premise, the, the child behind the, the book searching for Bobby Fisher, which became a movie. He was a chess prodigy at like the age of eight, like an International Grand Master by 17. And then he left that and he became a Tai Chi push hands world champion in his twenties. And then he became a Brazilian jujitsu black belt. And he coaches hedge fund managers on on high level performance. And he's a, he's a foiler, you know what foiling is?Michael Jamin:Yeah, yeah. Like fencing?Phil Hudson:No. So this is, this is a little bit different. It's like surfing, but then there's a, a fin Oh, that goes in the water. And so you're actually above the water, so there's less drag. So you're going super fastMichael Jamin:Hydrofoils. Right, Okay.Phil Hudson:So he is, he is a professional foiler now too. And he's constantly mastering different things. One of the things he talks about, you know, he starts with fundamentals. You know, he says most people start with openings in chess or in juujitsu or whatever it is you're doing. He likes to start at the end, at the end game and really say, Here's where I'm headed. What happens if I get stuck in this position where there's like three pieces on the board? And he talks about you have to learn the fundamentals, and then after you've done it enough times, you get enough volume of repetition in, you get to a point where you start looking at the, making what he calls, making small circles, big circles, right? Mm-Hmm. . So you, you examine one position in chess or Brazilian jiujitsu enough, and then you can find a thousand ways out of that, where someone might only have one.And, and in this, in a world of screenwriting, I think about, okay, here's story structure. Here are the three elements of story. Those are kind of the fundamental things you have to know to be able to write a script. Mm-Hmm. . But then there's improving dialogue, improving jokes, all those things. I'm just wondering from your perspective, where are places people can look for those circles? Like, you know, I said a couple of them, you know, act breaks, you know, making those pop jokes, whatever. Just wondering if you have any thoughts on that. What are those circles where we can spend more time and really develop? Or where have you spent time?Michael Jamin:Oh you know, sometimes you'll think of a, sometimes, we'll, my partner and I were writing, you know, we'll think of what's a bad story? How can, what's, what's a good version of a bad story? Or you'll see, you'll watch other shows and you'll, you'll see, okay, how are they doing this? And what don't I like about it? How could I, how could I do this? We do this all the time. We'll watch a movie or a show, and we'll talk about what we don't like about it and how we would've done it differently. It's just a thought experiment. We won't spend too much too long on it. And it's not because we're trying to bag on it. We're just trying to think, Okay, there must be another way around this. You know? It's very easy. I think it's very easy for new writers to think, Well, my first idea is that that's the one I'll go with. And that's so not often not the case. Usually before you start writing, you'll explore a number of different areas and go down and then, and then come back to the one, Even if it's the, the first one is the great one, you'll still explore other areas first just to make sure that you feel you're on good footing, That you haven't gone, that you're not just doing the first thing that came to your head. So that, I think that's one way to open your mind a little bit.Phil Hudson:That's awesome. Yeah.Michael Jamin:And you can watch bad shows too, and learn a lot from bad shows.Phil Hudson:Got it. Do you have any specific writing exercises you've done over the year to improve specific aspects of your writing? Like again, joked joke telling or things like that?Michael Jamin:Well, that, I talk, I've talked about this a little bit where when I was on King of the Hill, we just got there and I was in the joke room that day, so it was like five, five of us, and we were assigned to punch up like a, a scene. And I was eager to impress everybody. So I start, I pitched this joke and got a big laugh in the room and then, and so I was like, Oh, that's the winner, right? So they sent me off to the short runners, were in a different room, and I pitched in this joke and they go, Oh, everyone's laughing. They're all, they loved it. And they go, Great, come back with five more. And I was like, I don't understand. I just, I just pitched it in a room, got a big laugh, I pitched it to you, You guys loved it.You left. Why, why am I doing five more? I felt like busy work now. I was getting paid a lot, so I was like, I didn't say anything. I was like, Okay, I'll go back and do five more. But I was a little resentful of it. And I went back and I came up with 10 more. And of those 10, a couple of them were just as good, You know, they were just as good. I think I, I don't remember, I don't even remember which one we wound up using. That's how unimportant it is to be attached to one joke. It was, it really opened my mind to explore the fact that there's no one right way, and you can always do better and you can always top it. And all these jokes are disposable. And then I became really good at it. I really became good at joke writing when it was like, when I was less attached to any one of them. And then you really, and it was almost like, you know, showing off. You're like, Okay, I could do this again. I could do more. No problem, not a problem. I could do more.Phil Hudson:Hmm. Is that something that you drilled ever, or, I mean, that sounds like a drill almost, but does that something you ever said at home and just practiced?Michael Jamin:Not when I didn't do a practice, but I remember being in rooms with some of the staff writers, and we were in the joke room. This is at King of the Hill. And and they were on, so we're pitching on a joke. And then some of them, they were new, so they were pitching lines that weren't good yet. And I took it as a challenge. How can I make the line that they said, How can I make that funny and then use it and then give them credit? You know what I'm saying? It was more, it was like a, it really was just a test for me. Like, they'd pitch it and I go, Nah, that's not good, but what about this? And I twist their words around and I add it on a little bit, and then I get a laugh and I go, Good for you. So you did it. You know? And I give 'em credit for it. But that was part of me just I was really doing for myself. How can I, you know, it was more of a challenge.Phil Hudson:Got it. It, it seems to me from my conversations with you and the conversations on the podcast, that the real, and again, this is just speculation. It seems like the real place where you're getting in these repetitions and practicing this stuff is just sitting down with sea, your writing partner and just writing and writing and writing and writing. Would you say that's accurate? Is that,Michael Jamin:Is that the Yeah, I mean, we write so much. I don't even remember what we've written. Sometimes we'll revisit an idea from years ago and I forgot all about it. Or sometimes we're writing so much, I forget the names of the characters of a, you know, a pilot we're writing or, you know, Cause we do do a lot of it. You know, we're constantly working. And so yeah, you know, there's, there's always work to be done. There's always new stuff to come up with.Phil Hudson:I had that conversation with Steve Lemy. I was over at his house helping him with his internet and getting his stuff set up for posts for Tacoma fd. And I saw this stack of scripts just on his bookshelf. And I said, Yeah. Oh, are those your scripts? And he says, Yeah, that's, that's a bunch of 'em I've written. I said, That's fascinating. We started talking about where I'm at in my career and some of the other opportunities I've been offered to go down the producing route versus the writing route. And, and trying to get his feedback. And he said, You know, I'm gonna call BS on anybody who says that they took a producing job. And then that stopped them from being a writer. Because if you wanna be a writer, you can write and you can just write and you can just find time to write. Cause that's what you have to do. He said, You know, I used to work when I was waiting tables, I'd work two doubles so that I had five days of just writing time, and that's what I would do. Oh, wow. And he said, I wrote good 20 scripts. I've taken 10 out. Four of 'em have been made, says, so this, you just gotta keep writing and writing and writing, and if you wanna be a writer, you can make it happen.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Yeah. So that's, he's successful. So there you go.Phil Hudson:If you had to ballpark how many scripts you've made, how many do you think you've done?Michael Jamin:How many we've written?Phil Hudson:Yeah. You and c written just ballpark.Michael Jamin:Well, are you talking about ones that have been produced or like ones that haven't sold?Phil Hudson:It's just specs. You've writtenMichael Jamin:Specs. Geez. you know, dozens. He's, I mean, I mean more than dozens specs that we've, I mean,Phil Hudson:Yeah. I'm not necessarily talking about like you're on staff and you get a script, but I'm talking more like you and Seabert sit down and you come up with an idea. You're not on a show and you're just writing and you're riding. You take it out, you pitch. It doesn't go anywhere. Yeah. Maybe it goes somewhere.Michael Jamin:Yeah. you know, probably less than 50, but a lot. Plenty. Yeah. And, and some of them we've sold and some of them haven't. Most, well, most of them haven't, you know? Yeah.Phil Hudson:So just I think that kind of puts into perspective the amount of work you have to put out there to Yeah. Make it,Michael Jamin:Yeah. 50 may be a little high, but, you know, it's a lot. Yeah.Phil Hudson:Yeah. There you go. All right. So having known you and your wife for many years at this point, I think one of the things that I appreciate about you is that you really seem to have a really strong work life balance, Right? You talk about how you go on walks with your wife, you know? Yeah. You, you prioritize that alone time with, with her. You raised two daughters. You know, you've, you've got what, again, what I would say is pretty strong or significant work life balance. I'm just wondering how you prioritize things in your life, life.Michael Jamin:Well, I actually, I was thinking about this the other day myself, and I probably would've been a more successful writer had I worked the game, had I networked more, had I gone to more functions and soc been more social for sure. But it was just never my priority. I always want, I like being at home. I like being with my family. I think I'm extremely lucky that when my children were, were little, those, those years, you know, the, they go, they fly by those little, and I was always home that I worked. It was just, I was just luck that I was always home every night to give them a bath and read 'em a story. Because on most sitcoms at the time, maybe it's different now, but you know, you could work easily till 10 or midnight every single night. And I got lucky that I wasn't, I was on King of the Hill at the time and the hours were pretty good on King of the Hill. And so it just so happened that the hours that I needed to be home for my children were, they were the ones, it coincided with my career, but I always put my family above my career. And the only time, if there was any instance, it was only because I needed to do my career so that I could pay the bills so that I could, you know, But it was never the career. I just don't understand that like, you know, like Tom Brady's, I guess he's getting, probably gettingPhil Hudson:A divorce. Yeah, I saw that today.Michael Jamin:And it's because he loves football. He doesn't need the money. He loves football more than anything else. Like, no, that's not, that wouldn't have been the case for me. My family comes first, so I, you know, it's so, it's shocking to me, but that's how much she loves football. But there are other writers as well, I know that feel the same way. You know, they, their career is more important to than anything else. Like, alright. And that's why I don't even put any stock in you know awards or Emmy's or whatever. I'm like, and Emmy would be nice and so far it would help you get more work and probably raise your quote. But the actual thing on shelf helds absolutely no appeal to me. It doesn't do anything for me.Phil Hudson:It's fascinating cuz I think a lot of people, myself included, we we seek those types of things. We seek acknowledgement and mm-hmm. , you know, I've heard other writers refer to as the the Good Boy syndrome. Like, you just want to be the teacher's pet and you want to prove that you're, you're capable of doing things. Mm-Hmm. . So I know a lot of people who are pursuing those things and they're pursuing clout and fame. But that's something I do appreciate and respect about you. And it's things people don't know about you. I mean, you've taken time during your career to become fluent in Italian. I mean, I was, if watch you have full blown conversations with Italians and it's, I get it because I'm fluent in Spanish, You speak Spanish as well, right?Michael Jamin:Yeah. Right.Phil Hudson:Yeah.Michael Jamin:I just love that. I love languages.Phil Hudson:Yeah. You've got a beautiful, you've got a background in marketing. You're, you're probably just as competent as a marketer as I am, if not more. So you helped your wife with her business you know, you're a businessman. And, and I think that's a, a fascinating trait. Cause I, I wondered this because I wondered it, it almost seems like you have to be deeply obsessed with something in order to become extremely proficient, proficient at that thing in a way that we might consider the top 1% of the top 1%. The Tarantinos, the fros, the Rodriguez is the, you know, and those people, they just, they know every film. They know how cameras work, they know how lighting lighting works there. You know, Fros developed this new format for filmmaking with the void, right? He's he, he's taken gaming engines and used them to produce real to life lighting systems inside a contained environment. You don't have to be outside for like, it's, it's wild.Michael Jamin:Yeah.Phil Hudson:I wonder how you balance that in a family. IMichael Jamin:Really do. And that's the thing, I I, it wouldn't, like, I'm not that driven. I'm just not. And in terms of the stuff that I like learning, I, I enjoy learning. I've always, that's, I was a nerd in high school, so all that stuff is like, Oh, I can learn a language that sounds fun. I can learn this little skill set that's, I like learning, but I don't it's not the that the process of learning is more interesting to me than actually, you know I'm just not driven. I'm, I'm not as driven as I maybe I thought I would be. I I don't need to have you know, I don't need to be king of Hollywood. It just doesn't, As long as I'm doing my, I mean, I honestly, as long as I'm doing what I want to do, spending the day doing what I want to do, and I don't need to make a ton of money that's not, it's not the money that's driving me. It's the fact that I get to spend my days doing what I want to do.Phil Hudson:Yeah. Quality of life. And I think that's where I'm at right now. And, and we've had these conversations cuz I'm behind on many of the deadlines for the stuff that I want to do for your website and the things that we've committed to doing for the members of your course. And, you know, I had to take a step back for three weeks to have other guests. I would've loved to have been on phone call on these conversations with these guests that you had. But it just was a priority for me to step aside and just focus on other things because I'm so overcommitted in so many aspects of my life. I'm literally not doing the things I enjoy. Like, I enjoy doing this. And I told you this, I enjoy doing this podcast more than most things I do in my life. And I had to take time away from that to get thing's so that I could focus on those things.Michael Jamin:But you're also a pleaser. You enjoy helping people. That's your thing. And sometimes you bite off more than you chew and you can chew because you wanna, you, like, that's part of your, you get joy in helping people.Phil Hudson:Sure. I do. And it, but it's this balance aspect of, you know, if it's being detrimental to my time to write and I'm not writing, then why am I doing this for, Right. Why do I live in LA if I'm not writing? Why am I working as a, in post production on TV show if I'm not writing? And then it's that balance. And then at the same time, I've got a daughter that I just love to death and I've got another, a son on the way and another very shortly Yep. You know, six weeks out from this point. So.Michael Jamin:Wow.Phil Hudson:Yeah. So it's, it's fascinating and it's something that I just really appreciate about you is it seems like you have this work life balance and it's, it's, I would say that despite the fact that you're not, you're saying you're not driven. I mean, again, not always riding, always riding.Michael Jamin:Right. But I'm not doing the things and I have no problem with, I don't have any regrets, but I'm not, I'm not schmoozing, I'm not making the circuit. I'm not I'm definitely not like there are, and I know there are writers who do that, who are always looking, Ooh, how can that person help me? How can I spend time in their and their be in their grace to advance my career? I see it and it, it doesn't appeal to me. SoPhil Hudson:Yeah. Really fascinating. So it kind of brings up the, the next question I had here, which is about relationships. Mm-Hmm. , you know, you've got beautiful relationships from a career. That's why a lot of these people have offered to be on the podcast with you and you ask them, and it's not for personal gain. I mean just listening to the introduction to Rob Cohen on the podcast where you describe him as a friend, it's, it was a beautiful thing. And it makes me emotional thinking about that deep level relationship with someone you've worked with. Yeah. And I'm just wondering like, what do you do to cultivate and maintain those great relationships with these people?Michael Jamin:And that's another hard thing. Like other people would probably do more. I know other people would do more. So I've worked writers and have been friends with them, and then when you leave, the show gets canceled, you go on a different show, then you kind of, you kind of go your ways. And it would've been smarter of me to continue cultivating many of those relationships. But, you know, life gets in the way, my family gets in the way. I'd rather be with my family. And so it would've helped me more had, had I done that, but this is what I was willing to do. And so, but there are a handful of course that I still ta you know, maintain you know, a connection with, you know, your, the closest ones. So those are the ones that, you know, I hang onto.Phil Hudson:All right. So this is something that I think about a lot too. And I think one thing that I'm really good at is I'm really good at learning things. I'm really good at understanding things and conceptualizing them and reducing them down to a very simple to understand palatable process. I remember the first time I met you in person, I, I came out to a twirly girl at your wife's company in, in downtown LA And we were just kind of talking when I got there cause I was helping you guys with something and you were like, so do you have like a degree in computer science or something? I was like, No, I'm a college dropout. At the time I wasn't even in film school at the time.Michael Jamin:Yeah. You knew a lot about a lot of different things for websites. I mean, like, you know, a lot,Phil Hudson:You know, and it, and it's just because that's just a gift that I think I have is I can take these things and I understand how to think about 'em and ask the right questions to the right people. And then I'll put in the time and I'll, I'll beat my head against the rock to figure out how to do it. Yeah. To the point where I can kind of guess almost like a principal of like how things are gonna work. But knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is the application of knowledge. Right. And I think about how much time I spent learning the craft of screenwriting and learning how to do this stuff and so little time doing the craft of screenwriting during that time.Michael Jamin:Yeah. You gotta continue. Yeah.Phil Hudson:I was wondering if you had a ballpark ratio of how much time someone should spend learning versus doing. Because just doing doesn't mean you're going to be successful and you can continue to spend your time. But as we talked about on a recent podcast episode, just because you did, you you've done it doesn't mean it's good and you might need a pro to teach you how to do it.Michael Jamin:Yeah, I mean, I think in the beginning I would, I would try probably say half and half. You'd probably have to study and then, and then continue to write. And, and, but writing is, that's how you, that's how you get better as well. I mean, even when I was putting together in my book I look at some of the early stories and I compare it to the ones towards the end of the book and I'm like, Oh, I gotta go back and rewrite the beginning ones because even while I was writing the book, I grew as a writer and I got better and I can see it. I can see, and that's only because Icontinue working, you know, writing,Michael Jamin:Hey, it's Michael Jam. If you like my videos and you want me to email them to you for free, join my watch list. Every Friday I send out my top three videos. These are for writers, actors, creative types. You can unsubscribe whenever you want. I'm not gonna spam you and it's absolutely free. Just go to michael jam.com/watchlist.Phil Hudson:It almost feels to me, and if I could go back to 2008 when I started this I was writing because I didn't have the fear of what I didn't know. And then I quickly learned, I knew so little that I put a lot of fear and failure into me and it helped me back. And I felt like I needed to chase more knowledge and understanding so that I could do something good. The first at bat. And that's something you always said was writing is rewriting and, and what you the first draft, right? It's the, you know, part in the language. It's the shit draft or the crappy draft or the vomit drafts as I've heard areMichael Jamin:Called. And that's exactly what I just saw in this interview that Aaron Sorkin gave. And I was like, Yeah, he said the same thing. It's always about the second draft. It's like, yeah, it's, but that's not like, it's not, it's not, it's not me and Aaron Sorkin believe this. It's me, Aaron Sorkin and every other working writer believe this. So it's all the same.Phil Hudson:Yeah. But, but to to that point, it's, you have to get it out and you have to practice it. So if I could go back rather than obsessing about knowing everything, I think I would start and I would learn something and then I would practice that thing and I would practice that thing 5, 10, 12, a hundred times and then I moved to the next thing and I'd practice that thing over and over and over again. And I think what's beautiful about what you've done, and again, for anyone who wants to know why you have a screenwriting course I pushed you to, because I wanted that information outta your brain. And I think that's so beautiful about it is you've conceptualized from start to finish. Here is what you need to know and understand to be a professional writer, you need to understand these three story points.They have to be, these elements have to exist in your story. And most of the time you have problems cuz you're forgetting one of these things or they're not. Plus they're not great. You know, they're just okay. Yeah. And you have your story structure, you have all those beautiful things in there that you can go in and just learn something and practice, practice, practice, then move to the next thing. Practice, practice, practice. And I just had a conversation with another another student in your course, Kevin, who I consider to be a peer at this point. You know, he's a script coordinator on another show and he's, we've been holding each other accountable in our writing to get better all year. And it's been really, really powerful in having that working relationship with someone. Yeah. But, but that's the conversation is like, I almost feel like I want to come up with 12 to a hundred different story ideas that could be plot, you know, stories, and then I wanna move to breaking stores and I just wanna break a hundred stories and then move to the next step and then move to the next step.Right. Just so I can hone that skill to get it to some muscle memoryMichael Jamin:There a hundred would be a lot to break, butPhil Hudson:Yeah, I know, I know that's an exaggerated number, but that's my ridiculous brain. But even 12, right? Do 12 of those, you know? Yeah.Michael Jamin:Yeah.Phil Hudson:So yeah, for sure. Anyway, I think I think that's the advice I would give people who are wondering what they could do to be more successful faster is just learn the fundamentals and practice the fundamentals and drill, drill, drill as much as you can. Mm-Hmm.Michael Jamin:. Yeah. You know, you,Phil Hudson:You talk about the, the power of being a professional, which is you just show up and you're right, even if you don't feel like it. And I'm fortunate enough to have clients who are Navy Seals who wrote a bunch of New York Times bestselling books and one of those guys, Jock will, he has this saying, discipline equals freedom. And he's like, you think discipline will hold you back, but discipline will actually set you free because you're not mired in emotion and you're not dependent on motivation. It's just, this is a discipline and I do it no matter what because I am the master of my body or I'm the master of, of my, my not inhibitions, but your desires. And so you just, you do it. Do you seem to me to be very much that type of person you do it because it's a discipline? Do you Yeah. Ever look at rewards as a reason to do something? Like you have any boards you provide to yourself?Michael Jamin:Just when you said the other, just when you said this, I was like, Oh yeah, I went, I went for run, I run three days a week. I used to do it more, but three days, like now I do other stuff and then I run past the same guy Henry, he lives in my neighborhood and I see him almost always almost cuz he's outside his house almost at the same time. We always talk for a little bit and he is like, Boy, you really, you, it's like clockwork, you're always running. And I was like, I guess so I don't even think about it. I just, every other day I just go running. It's like I don't even, you know. Yeah. It's, there's the discipline, they just do it. There's no excuses, just do it. But in terms of the reward, you know, I am obviously I am, you know, you build, you'll never get to the reward.Like I heard Stallone say, he said like, this is what life is. You build a, you build a mountain, you climb to the top and then you build another mountain to climb. So is there ever, do you ever get there? Now you'll never get there. You know, that's, but the, the journey is what's it, that's what it all is. It's just, that's all part of it. And even now I have things that I, I'm chasing, you know, putting on my, my one man show and making that bigger and, and taking on the road. But I see other people who are doing it more successfully than I am for sure. And I'm, that's, that's my hill I'm building, so, yeah.Phil Hudson:Got it. So for you, it's almost the, you know, the cliche, I would call it a cliche saying of the joys and the journey. Do you actually find that joy in the journey or do you have, youMichael Jamin:Know, you know, there's guy who was, is he talks about this he's a doctor, I think it's Arico maul or I think his, his name is. And he talks about when people climb Mount Ev Everest, it takes months and months and months of to training and, and acclimation. And then they get to the base camp and then they climb ever. And it takes more and more time. And then when they get to the top of Everest, what do they do? They take a selfie, they're there for about five minutes and they head back down. So the reward is not top of Mount Everest. If it was, they would spend their life there. The reward is the journey is the doing of it. And so yeah, that's that's pretty much it. If you're not enjoying the, if listening, if you're not enjoying the journey, you're not gonna enjoy the destination. , you're, you're not. So you have to enjoy if you, you know, do something else. If you, if you feel like it's really hard and, and you don't, you're not getting enough out of it.Phil Hudson:How do you reconcile that with something I've heard you say before, which is writing is not necessarily fun. And if you're having fun, you might not be actually writing. Oh,Michael Jamin:It's because that's easy because I, all writers, very few working writers that I know enjoy writing, we enjoy having written. So it's like, oh, I just finished the script. That felt good cuz it was so hard. So, and I, I get now, I guess you're saying, well is that the, that's the destination having finished the script? I, I mean I guess that's, to me that's part of the process as opposed to Sure. The deal or the show.Phil Hudson:You've sure. You know, it's, it's the high, the runner's high, right? It's you, it's a benefit that you get from doing it. It's not the thing you chase. Right? Yeah. You don't run to get a runner's high. It's just a benefit. And I think what I was asking about rewards, I think what I was really asking is like, do you ever set a milestone and say, When I do this, I will reward myself with that because, and, and let me preface this by saying I feel like I might be too smart for that system. It's like, you know, weight loss, like, oh, if you hit this bench start you can go get a pizza. It's like, but I could just go get a pizza. I could go do that right now. And, and so that system's never worked for me. And so it, what works for me more is not focusing on what I necessarily want to get out of it. It's what I don't want or don't want to continue to endure. If that makes sense. Yeah. That causes a lot of change for me.Michael Jamin:I I'm supposed to, I know what you're saying. I'm, I'm supposed to celebrate more. And I know Cynthia's always, my wife's always saying like no, we're celebrating now cuz you just did something great. And I'm like, but I haven't, I'm not, we're not there where I wanna be yet. You know, She goes, Yeah, but it doesn't matter. We you still did this, that what you did was pretty great. So I, she helped me celebrate those little things.Phil Hudson:Your your wife is awesome. Like that woman is a saint. She's such a wonderful person. Like we need mores in the world. And and I love that so much. Like, she makes you appreciate your time. My wife does the same thing. She's just like, Right, you should go get a new car. I was like, Why? So you deserve it. I was like, I don't deserve it.Michael Jamin:,Phil Hudson:My car works just hard. DidMichael Jamin:You get, did you get a new car?Phil Hudson:We just bought a new car last night for herMichael Jamin:For her. What, what did, what'd you get?Phil Hudson:We got a VW atlas. We found a 2019 is withMichael Jamin:Is that like, it's an suv,Phil Hudson:It's like a three row suv. It's like the biggest need need to, Yeah, it's based off of the, the Audi QR eight or whatever like that model, which I guess is based off of some Lamborghini. That's what the salesman was telling us. My wife was all print and you know, fortunately I could provide that opportunity to her, but I was I was in San Jose over the weekend and I was driving my mother-in-law's car and the engine blew while I was driving like smoke and everything. So we, we have an opportunity to, to do something nice for my mother-in-law and provide a better experience for my wife. So that's why we did it. Right. I am, I don't reward myself so much that I'm still driving my 2011 Kia Sportage with 238,000 miles on it.Michael Jamin:2011. Interesting. You know, my Jeep is 2005, 2005 film .Phil Hudson:You love that thing though. You love your jeep.Michael Jamin:I do.Phil Hudson:Michael, I rodee in that Jeep. Once Michael took me like it was in LA and he took me to go get noodles. We got, we got far or something.Michael Jamin:Oh right, right, right.Phil Hudson:Yeah. Spilled all over my shirt. That's what you want when you meet. Someone you consider mentors is just spilling noodles all over yourMichael Jamin:Shirt. Yeah, I remember that, right. Yeah.Phil Hudson:A funny, he remembers the noodles being on myMichael Jamin:Shirt. Not, no, I don't remember that. But I remember going, getting far or whatever. Yeah. Right.Phil Hudson:Well I got a couple, a couple other follow up questions here cause I know we're getting a little long winded, but you know, I appreciate this conversation because I think it's really helping me shape my, my mind around where I'm at at this stage in my, my life and my career. I'm wondering what you do in terms of outside influences and to preface this again I spend a lot of time breaking myself away from news and, and information that's mostly negative. I deleted social media, my, for my phone for a long time stopped looking at the news altogether. And I had a teacher in film school who got pretty angry with me. It was like, how can you be a good citizen of the world if you don't understand what's happening in the world? I was like, well, I had Twitter on my phone. It's one of the few things I kept and it keeps me up to date, real time with what's happening in the world from, you know, sources that I trust. But I'm just wondering what you do do. I mean, do you spend time looking in thinking about these things? And if so, how does that influence your writing?Michael Jamin:I, I do, I read a lot. I read a lot of David Saaris and so he had new book come on. I obviously devoured that the second I got it I'm reading another writer a book by a guy named Ocean Wong. And his, I love then his title, his book it's Unearth. We're briefly gorgeous. And I'm like, That's, that's perfect. Like that title on earth we're briefly gorgeous. Think about that. The rhythm is perfect on Earth. We're briefly gorgeous. And what does it say? It says, it says, but that's, maybe we're gorgeous somewhere else, but on here. We all have a moment to shine. We all have one and it's brief and it's fleeting. I just love like, man, that guy and just listening. I've heard him on a couple, not a podcast, but a radio interview and I'm like, and you know, he is young and I'm like, man, this guy's a fricking poet.He is a poet. And so I'm reading him and I'm really appreciating the way he writes. It's, I'm not gonna, I'm not gonna use any of it. I'm not gonna use, it's not gonna influence my writing at all. I just appreciate there's no place for it in what I do, but I really have a strong appreciation for what he does. And so finding just looking for other ma you know, not other, but looking for masters and just seeing how they do it. Like David Zaris is a master of what he does. I just really, I enjoy that. I enjoy seeing other people performing, working at their best, putting their best out there, like man, cuz there are people doing amazing stuff.Phil Hudson:Yeah. That's awesome. Similar to this, you know, if, if that stuff's not affecting you, do you feel that it inspires you to do better? Like does it push you to, to reach for that next ledge, the next find to that next limb?Michael Jamin:Yeah, I mean I like, like I would just, it's so hard. But I, I would love, like, I would love that. I would love for people to look at my work, particularly my collection that I put in. I'd love for people to say, Man, that was really great. And I, that's for someone else to decide whether it is or it isn't. But that when I'm doing these shows, I'm like, I, I want someone to leave each show. Like the goal for me in good writing is not whether you're enjoying it at the moment, but how do you feel when it's over? How long does it stick with you? And if I can make someone get in their car after the each show, that's what I'm, that's what I'm going for. I don't know if, I dunno if anyone's had this breakdown or not, but just hesitate from 'em before putting the key in the ignition and just kind of just sit there almost like , like they just need a moment alone.Just before they get in the car, before they start the car. That's what I, that's what I'm always trying to do. And I always, I even think about that growing up I used to go with my dad into the city. Like, you know, he had an office job and sometimes I'd put on my little clip on time and go sit in his office for, you know, it was horribly boring, but that's what I would do. And during those train rides, my dad, he always did his head in a fricking book. And that's how, that's what it was. Everyone in that commuter train from, from where we lived to the city, everyone, this is before phones. And so everyone had a book and I, and to me when I'm writing, I'm thinking, can I get that person who's reading the book? Can I get them to laugh out loud? Cuz that seems to be a high, a high bar cuz they're in their own world. Can I get 'em to laugh out loud? And those are the people I'm thinking about when I'm writing.Phil Hudson:Hmm. That's beautiful man. I think it again, you know, as you said earlier, you're not, you're not motivated by golden statues. You're not motivated by for recognition. It's, it's about the personal touch, right? It's about how can you influence one person in a way that that impacts them to stop and think and separate and contemplate the things that you're putting out there. Which yeah. Yeah, that's, I think it's an admiral pursuit.Michael Jamin:Yeah. Thank you.Phil Hudson:Yeah. Tie this back to what you discussed earlier about your runs. I actually have this written here. There's a great book that you probably haven't read called The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter.Michael Jamin:No,Phil Hudson:You should check it out. Is basically he's a professor at U N L V, I believe University of Nevada Las Vegas. And yeah, he basically talks about why challenging ourselves and pushing ourselves to our limits for no other reason than just pushing ourselves to our limits is a well is an endeavor well worth pursuing. And culturally it's been done for millennia, but it's something that we no longer do, at least in American society. It's not really something that we push ourselves to do. But I definitely thought of you because I remember you telling the story about there's a hill by your house that you run almost every day. And I believe there was one time where you I think you tripped and fell and there was like a snake right in front of you. SoMichael Jamin:Yeah, it was a rattlesnake. No, I didn't trip. I was climbing up this hill on all fours . TherePhil Hudson:You go. It's on the ground.Michael Jamin:Yeah, yeah. It was a rattlesnake. I said, I'm taking the day off . I went, Wards Phil Hudson:Enough for you. But, but what, what pushes you to climb the hill? Like, and, and you know, and maybe we already answered this, but I think it's something that's fascinating because it's something I'm considering because there's a Japanese term for this he talks about in the book, and I apologize to everyone, I don't have it. You can, you can look at Michael Easter and I'm sure he talks about it, but it's, it's a ritual, a rite of passage that you do and you don't talk about it. It's not something you put on social media. It's not something you talk about to your friends. And except for the people who are doing that with you, it's not about cloud or versus signaling or, you know, show boating. Oh wow. Something you do in the privacy of your own home or by yourself, just for you and to me. Yeah. You know, I know about this cuz you published the fact that you, on social media, that you fell in front or you were, you had a rattlesnake right in front of you, which is something you promise, obviously. But why do you, why do you run the hill? What makes you run up the hill?Michael Jamin:Oh, you know, that's just my exercise, but so there's a number of just, there's a number of trails that I have and that's one of them in my neighborhood. And yeah, that's just one of the trails I do. And it's it's a, it's a fun one, but it gets so steep in that one section that you can't run it. You have to crawl , you have to crawl up for a couple of, you know, in a couple yards,Phil Hudson:Right. But that you say that's your exercise, but other people are not running up a hill to the point where they have to crawl through the dirt. Right. So, so I don't, what I'm asking you is like, why do you, for your exercise, instead of getting on a treadmill and running an air, an air conditioned Jim, why do you find value in running, crawling up a hill?Michael Jamin:IPhil Hudson:Don't, as Michael Jam question. Not, not generally just you as a person. Because again, I thought of you when I read this book, and he's talking about like hunting caribou in the Alaskan Tundra for 40 days. The point where he loses 15 pounds of body fat because he's starving.Michael Jamin:Wow. Right. When I, at this one hill, when you get to the top, it is like, you're done . I mean, that's a hard run. It's a hard climb. And then I have to continue, I still have to run a couple more miles just to get back to where I started, but why do I do that hill? I, it's a really, it's a very, it's really challenging and but you know, if the thing is I don't quit, I just, if it's too hard, I'll just go a little slower. But I never quit, you know, except for the day when I saw that rattlesnake , the only time I ever quit. So I just go slower. But I feel like as long as I'm doing it, you just can't quit. I think that's like, the secret is life, just don't, as long as you don't quit, you are not a failure. You haven't failed, you just haven't accomplished it yet. The minute you quit, you're a failure. You know,Phil Hudson:I think that's kind of, to summarize the, the point here for me is so many of us are worried about failing and so many of us are worried about giving up or, or being disappointing our parents or looking like we couldn't do it. Or, you know, settling for less. You know what,Michael Jamin:I did a post just a couple days ago and a friend of mine, I, I, I basically said it was about artists and Oh yeah, but art, you know, Yeah. It a post about someone being, accusing someone of being a failed artist, a failed actor. And my post, this is not such thing as a failed artist. There isn't, unless you quit, then you're a failed artist. But, you know, as long as you're trying and doing it and then, and maybe you change your mind, you say, you know what? I because the art, I mean, I didn't wanna take that back. You're not even a failed artist because you may decide I have other priorities. I wanna buy a house, I wanna make more money. And those, your priorities have changed, but that whole time that you were making art, you're not a failed artist.That's like saying Van Gogh is a failed artist because he didn't make his, he didn't be become renowned, you know, he didn't achieve any success or fame. He, you know, he died before all that happened. And he's arguably the greatest, you know, painter of all time. So was he a failed artist just because he didn't make the, you know, recognition or fame while he was alive? Of course not. And so when I posted about this, to me, it's obvious. Like to me it's simply obvious. No one's a failed artist. You know, the process of doing the art is the joy. That's what you, that's what you're getting out of it. Whether you get fame or success is a whole different story, but sometimes the two are not related. But you're still an artist. You are still an artist as long as you say you are an artist.And then, and I posted this and a friend who is, I would you could say he's a struggling writer. He's not a writer yet. I know he's a talented writer, but he hasn't broken through. But I've, I've, I've, I'm familiar with his work and he's talented. And he was like, he, he texted me, he's like, Man, thank you. I needed to hear this today. And I was like, You did. Like, I, I kind of thought, this is all obvious, you know, I, I was surprised that he needed to hear it. I was like, Dude, you just haven't, you know, you haven't reached your goal yet, but you're certainly not a failure, you know? Yeah.Phil Hudson:Well I think that's a great place. And Michael, I think it kind of highlights what in essence I get from Michael Jamin, right? From everything you put out, all the content who you've been before you started doing the podcast, all the reasons I pushed you to do a lot of this stuff. It's I think you provide a lot of stoic insight, I guess you'd say to the screenwriting,Michael Jamin:I don't even know about stoicism, but okay, maybe we should look into it.Phil Hudson:It's, it's beautiful stuff. I mean, you talk aboutNot running away from the problem earlier. I can't remember exactly what I was, but it reminds me of Ryan Holiday's book. You know, The Obstacle is the way he tells the story about the king who put a boulder in the middle of the road just to see who would move it along. And people would show up and they'd complain and they'd walk away and some people would walk around. And then one day a boy showed up and he's just like, man, like what is this thing doing here? And he went and got a stick and he use it as a lever and he popped the, the boulder out of the way. And there's a small fortune underneath it the king just watched. Cuz you know, it talks, it's a fable that oftentimes the thing we're looking for is right underneath the problem in front of us for whoever's listening to this.That's your hill. That's the hill to climb. And maybe you can't sprint up the hill right now. Maybe you are crawling up the hill. Maybe you need to slow down, right? Maybe you need to retreat for the day because there's a rattlesnake there that's gonna get you if you don't. But, but it's, it's worth continuing, it's worth pursuing. And it doesn't have to be about the fame and the fortune and success. It's about the joy of the process and the achievement and making that new mountain like Sylvester still on set. So Michael, thank you very much for being that that inspiration for me and the example that I think so many of us are looking for, even though you don't want to be, that I think it speaksMichael Jamin:To the you are . I'm glad, I'm glad I can be, helped some of health help in some service in some way, but thank you Phil. Thank you.Phil Hudson:A couple things. You have p Orchestra coming to Boston.Michael Jamin:Yep. Coming to Boston. And we're doing another show in la so Boston, November 12th and 13th and la will be the month in December afterwards. So for tickets, go to michael jam.com/live and it's a stage reading of my forthcoming collection of paper orchestra. It's about an hour and we have a q and A at the end. And and people really liked it last time, so I'm doing it again.Phil Hudson:You, you said you don't know if anyone stopped and thought in their car to think about what you said, but after your last performance series, we received plenty of emails from people raving about Yeah. Made them, It was thought provoking. It did exactly what you're hoping to do.Michael Jamin:Yeah, it did for a couple, at least a couple. So I'm happy about that. I know people, Yeah. They told me afterwards that they, it changed them a little bit bit. So I was like, that's sweet.Phil Hudson:You know, So if you were looking to be changed, go to that. Go to paperwork forMichael Jamin:Show. Yeah, , ThankPhil Hudson:You. Outside of that usual stuff, you got the free less hand michael jam.com/free. You've got the watch list. Michael jam.com/watchlist. Your Course, Michael jam.com/course. And Treasurer trove of beautiful information and social media at Michael Jam and writer, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook. You're kind of everywhere. AndMichael Jamin:Go get itPhil Hudson:Everyone. Lot, lots more beautiful stuff coming out.Michael Jamin:All right, everyone, thank you. Until next week, next week for our next podcast. Thank you so much. Okay.Phil Hudson:This has been an episode of Screenwriters. Need to Hear This with Michael Jamin and Phil Hudson. If you'd like to support this podcast, please consider subscribing, leaving a review and sharing this podcast with someone who needs to hear today's subject. For free daily screenwriting tips, follow Michael on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @MichaelJaminwriter. You could follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @PhilaHudson. This episode was produced by Phil Hudson and edited by Dallas Crane. Until next time, keep riding. 

You Don't Rise to the Occasion, You Sink to…  Continuing our tour through Brian Cain's mental toughness fables, let's talk about another Big Idea from The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance Mastery.   Remember: Brian has coached an INCREDIBLE number of SUPER-ELITE athletes and coaches. Eight UFC Champions. Four Cy Young Winners. MVPs. Olympians, etc, etc., etc.   One of the things he teaches them?   The fact that, as he puts it: “You don't rise to the occasion, you sink to your levels of training and habits.”   Here's how his guide Coach Kenny puts it in the fable.    He tells us: “‘The key is to make your habits so strong and your training so good that when you sink to your worst day, you sink to a level higher than anyone else on their best day,' Coach Kenny said. ‘It's easy to say, hard to do, and only possible if you follow the 10 pillars of mental performance mastery.'”   Then he says: “'Everyone talks about raising the roof. In reality, it's about raising your basement so that you have good bad days and are better on your bad days than most people are on their good days—because you can focus better and have better habits and a more elite mindset. It's really about being the best version of you that you have ever been. It's also about not comparing yourself to anyone else but to where you were yesterday. If you can see progress—be better today than you were yesterday and better tomorrow than you are today—and just keep going baby step by baby step, you will get where you want to be.'”   That's from a great chapter called “You Don't Rise to the Occasion; You Sink to Your Training and Habits.” There's a LOT of wisdom in there that we could talk about for an entire weekend workshop.    For now, let's focus on a few highlights and some parallel wisdom from other brilliant teachers.   First, I think of this +1 on Good Bad Days in which we talk about some wisdom from Jim Afremow's The Champion's Mind. Big Idea? Golfers like Jack Nicklaus and Rory McIlroy know it's all about “playing poorly well.” You can only do that when you have an elite mind.   Then I think of Lanny Bassham and his son Troy who wrote With Winning in Mind and Attainment. In this +1 on Average vs. Elite, we talk about the fact that AVERAGE performers practice something until they can get it right. ELITE performers, on the other hand, practice until they CAN'T GET IT WRONG.   Then there's Josh Waitzkin, the chess prodigy turned martial artist champion. In The Art of Learning, he tells us that we need to make our prior best our new baseline.   What happens when we do all that? We raise the basement.    Our highs are higher AND (!) our LOWS are HIGHER. On our worst days, we're often better than we used to be on our best days.    And that's an incredibly powerful thing.   Here's to raising our basement as we DOMINATE THE DAY and give the world all we've got, Hero.    Day 1. All in. Let's go!   P.S. Lest you think this is just a bunch of peak performance mumbo jumbo, let's remind ourselves of the ancient wisdom from one of the wisest of them all as we make sure we are building our lives on a solid foundation.

BIO: Direk Khanijou is a student of business and currently works with his family in the textile business in Bangkok, Thailand. He started his investment portfolio at 20 while studying at the University College London. STORY: Direk invested in a pharmaceutical company simply because it had some of the most respected hedge funds on the shareholder roster. He lost 94% on his investment less than two years later. LEARNING: Be careful of leverage and taking on too much debt. Don't stray outside of your circle of competence when investing. Be cautious of endowment bias.   “Mistakes are great because that's where the real learning happens.”Direk Khanijou   Guest profilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/direkkhanijou/ (Direk Khanijou) is a student of business and currently works with his family in the textile business in Bangkok. He started his investment portfolio at the age of 20 while studying at the University College London. He looks to differentiate himself through hard work, voracious reading, and continuous learning. His objective is to compound capital at decent rates of returns without taking undue risk. You can learn more about him at https://www.rbxinvestments.com/ (RBX Investments). Worst investment everDirek invested in a pharmaceutical company despite having no experience or interest in that industry. He was impressed by the company's incredibly complex business model. This company caught his eye because many brilliant people had invested in it. It had some of the most respected hedge funds on the shareholder roster. Owning it made Direk feel smart. Under the then CEO, the company relied on guile and aggressive accounting to increase its value. The CEO believed spending money to develop new drugs was inefficient and wasteful. So instead, the company borrowed money to acquire pharma companies, slashed its R&D, and jacked up the prices of life-saving drugs to offset volume declines. In 2017, the company raised the price of one particular drug from $13.50 to $750 per pill. This decision revealed everything that was wrong with the CEO's business model. The stock collapsed, and the CEO was fired. Direk had invested in this company in October 2015 at $166 per share and sold his shares in March 2017 at about $10 per share. That's a 94% loss on his capital. He had many chances to sell along the way, but he was just too stubborn, and his ego made him hold onto the losing stock for too long. Lessons learnedBe careful of leverage and taking on too much debt. When a business has a lot of debt, the focus of the management sometimes shifts from managing the business to managing the balance sheet. Be careful of endowment bias and learn to strike the right balance between holding onto your losers for too long and letting your winners run. Don't stray outside of your circle of competence when investing. There are two ways to learn from mistakes. You can make mistakes and learn from them. Or you can learn vicariously from other people's mistakes—which is much less painful. Direk, however, believes lessons stick better when you make a mistake yourself. Andrew's takeawaysDo your research before investing, even when an intelligent, successful person recommends a particular investment vehicle. Leverage is the number one risk that a company faces because it takes away flexibility. Actionable adviceSubscribe to https://myworstinvestmentever.com/ (My Worst Investment Ever) podcast and listen to the many lifetimes' worth of wisdom. Secondly, develop your own investment philosophy early on in life. Figure out what kind of an investor you want to be. Lastly, hang around people who are better than you; over time, you'll drift in that direction. You don't have to hang out with them physically. You can mentally hang out with them in books. Direk's recommended resourcesRead https://amzn.to/3Cj2MtV (The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance) by Josh Waitzkin to learn about his learning principles...

It's easy to find yourself thrust into a position where others regard you as an ”expert”, but what really constitutes expertise? Do you have it? Can it be acquired? When will you feel like you have it? (And why feeling like an expert should be a warning sign…) What makes an expert? Are you one? Do your friends or your employer consider you one? How does one go about seeking expertise? Relatedly, it's a big and confusing internet out there and every day you are confronted with people who claim to be experts. Jim and Mike have some tips for separating the expert wheat from the poser chaff, especially when that purported expert is in the mirror.   Links: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin  The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance by Josh Waitzkin  Research study How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer The Invisible Gorilla: How our Intuitions Deceive Us by Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simmons  From Beginner to Expert by Patricia Benner    Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe.  Intro music credit Bensound.com

Emily Kwok is a multiple time International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation World Champion with a recent win at the 2022 Pan Championships in the masters 3/middleweight division. She's been training and competing in BJJ since 2000. She is also an early veteran of women's MMA with an undefeated record. She was the first Canadian woman to receive a Black Belt in BJJ and also the first to become World Champion. She is well known as "a legend ahead of her time" and is widely regarded as a true BJJ pioneer who's paved the way for women in the sport. She is a co-owner and co-head instructor of Princeton Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She leads seminars throughout the world. AND, martial arts is only one facet of what makes up Emily Kwok. She's a wife and the mother of 3 young children. She runs her own peak performance consultancy and she works closely with Josh Waitzkin in running his coaching and consulting business. She's a podcaster, a writer, and an artist. In this episode we talk about: Being the truest version of ourselves Going beyond the fundamentals in the pursuit of excellence Listening to your internal voice Following your own path and finding your own way of winning Liberating yourself from the “shoulds” Adding perspective to better your outcomes Trusting yourself in the abundance of your life experience Leadership and culture Applying learning across mediums If you enjoy Emily's insights on Touching Greatness, I recommend reading her essay Becoming the Conscious Competitor and listening to her podcast The Master and the Apprentice Please enjoy this conversation with the dynamic, the accomplished, the insightful Emily Kwok. Emily's Website Emily's Linktree IG: @emilykwokbjj Princeton BJJ ---- Allan's Website Newsletter IG | Facebook | Twitter

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