In this mini-episode, we explain conceptual thinking: its origins in jiu-jitsu, why it matters, and how it balances with learning jiu-jitsu as a series of step-by-step techniques.

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This week, we're joined by Corey Guitard! Corey is a black belt under Louis Ho and now runs Main Quest BJJ in Calgary, where six of his students have medaled in the adult divisions at No-Gi Worlds. In this episode, Corey shares what he's learned about going pro without going broke, from his own competition career and from coaching athletes who want to make it. Topics include: learning from outliers without copying them, developing a second skill, what complete commitment looks like, and why prize money rarely pays the bills.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

• Prioritize Longevity
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity
  
  
• Survivorship Bias
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias
  
  
• Zone of Genius
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/zone-of-genius
  
  
• Consistency
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency
  
  
• Probabilistic Thinking
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/probabilistic-thinking
  
  
• Table Selection
  https://bjjmentalmodels.com/table-selection
  
  
  

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In this mini-episode, we explain the protégé effect, and why teaching is one of the best ways to learn.

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