Beauty and the Gi: Gripping Conversations about Jiu-Jitsu and Life
169: Maintaining a Beginner’s Mindset: Why You Need it from White Belt All the Way Through Black Belt
17 Aug 2023
We are exploring how adopting the mindset of a beginner can unlock your potential and help you improve at every level, from white belt through black belt. You will even hear how we are using this mindset with the podcast recording process. This practice goes way beyond the mat. Throughout the episode, we share insights from both the coach and student experience, along with practical ways to build confidence and skill while keeping a curious spirit. AJ reveals an eye-opening realization about the learning process! Whether you're a white belt hungry to learn or an experienced practitioner seeking new ways to deepen your understanding, this episode promises to unlock the hidden potential within you. And remember….nobody wants to train with a “know it all.” What You Will Learn Why a beginner’s mindset is key to your development no matter where you are in your Jiu-Jitsu journey How to remain curious as you progress in Jiu-Jitsu Why Jen and AJ are both learning Judo Why it’s good to try things you aren’t good at How taking notes helps you get better (Seriously, are you still not taking notes?) If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9iZWF1dHlhbmR0aGVnaS5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw Audible Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast
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