BJJ Meditations 76 | Ill Communication (Part 2)
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In this episode, Joe reflects on his recent experience at a jiu jitsu competition while battling illness. He shares the challenges he faced leading up to the competition, his mindset going into the matches, and the lessons he learned from the experience. Joe discusses the emotional impact of losing and the importance of showing up and doing hard things. He also contemplates his long-term goal of becoming a world champion and the possibility of not achieving it.
Takeaways -- Competing while battling illness is a challenging experience. -- Losing in competition can feel like a small death, but it is important to sit with the emotional dissonance and learn from it. -- Showing up and doing hard things is essential for personal growth and development. -- Goals may not always be achieved, but the journey and the effort put into it are valuable. -- Acknowledging and validating emotions is important in navigating difficult situations.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recap 02:01 Reflecting on Illness and Competition 07:48 The Emotional Impact of Losing 08:18 The Importance of Showing Up and Doing Hard Things 19:10 The Journey Towards a Goal 21:43 Acknowledging and Validating Emotions 26:29 Conclusion
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