Mao Tse Tung discusses guerrilla warfare. CrossFit's impact on fitness and martial arts is explored. Developing humility and self-confidence through challenging experiences is highlighted. The importance of making positive choices for personal growth is emphasized.
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Quick takeaways
Aha moments in jiu-jitsu emphasize the need for constant learning and adaptability.
CrossFit popularizes overall fitness and builds a community, although it may not be best for specialized training.
Humility comes from recognizing there is always more to learn, while self-confidence comes from gaining knowledge in one's field.
Parenting is a constant learning experience with individual needs and no clear definition of success.
Indirect communication requires strategic goals, understanding the other person's perspective, and active listening.
Deep dives
The Aha Moment of Realizing the Complexity of Jiu-Jitsu
One of the aha moments in jiu-jitsu for me was when I trained with a purple belt friend who dominated me and showed me how little I actually knew.
The Aha Moment of Recognizing the Skill Gap
Another aha moment was when I rolled with a highly skilled instructor who effortlessly controlled and maneuvered against me, highlighting the vast gap in skill level.
The Aha Moment of Understanding the Importance of Discipline
I had an aha moment when I realized the importance of self-imposed discipline in jiu-jitsu, as highlighted by Mao Zedong's emphasis on this aspect in guerrilla warfare.
The Aha Moment of Recognizing the Need for Adaptability
One of my aha moments was understanding the need for adaptability in jiu-jitsu, just as emphasized by Mao Zedong in guerrilla warfare, where leaders must be alert to changes and make necessary modifications in their approach.
CrossFit and its Impact on Fitness
CrossFit deserves credit for popularizing well-balanced fitness and introducing movements like Olympic lifting and gymnastics to the general populace. It has created a sense of community and made working out a sport. While it may not be the best for specialized training like Olympic lifting or gymnastics, it serves as a solid starting point for beginners.
Learning Humility and Gaining Self Confidence
Humility and self-confidence can be learned through stepping into the arena, taking risks, and embracing both wins and losses. Recognizing that no one knows everything and that there is always more to learn fosters humility. Gaining self-confidence comes from understanding and gaining knowledge in one's chosen field or activity, while acknowledging that there will always be others who are better.
Parenting Challenges and Ambiguity
Parenting comes with its own set of challenges and nuances. It involves the complex dynamics between a parent and child, the desire for their success, and the need for leadership. Mistakes in parenting are ambiguous due to the many factors and individual needs of the child. While some mistakes may occur, parenting is a constant learning experience with no clear definition of success.
The Importance of Indirect Communication
Indirect communication is powerful but tricky. It requires thinking about how your words will be received and understanding the perspective of the person you're talking to. It is important to go into conversations with a strategic goal in mind, thinking about the end state you want to achieve. Listening is crucial for improving indirect communication skills, absorbing what the other person is saying and understanding their position. The best way to win in a conversation is for the other person to not even realize there is a debate. It is important to avoid being inconsistent in communication and to be aware of the curse of knowledge, which can hinder understanding.
Nature vs. Nurture and the Power of Choice
When it comes to success and achieving goals, neither nature nor nurture is the deciding factor. The key is choice. Successful individuals choose to be successful, making decisions to work hard, study, take on challenges, and lead. They choose who to associate with and who to emulate. It's never too late to make the choice to focus your efforts and make the most out of every situation. Success is determined by choices, not by what you've been through or where you come from. By choosing to improve oneself, one can overcome both nature and nurture.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNN0dnB6ivY 0:00:00 - Opening 16:50 - Mao Tse Tung, "On Guerrilla Warfare" (translated by Samuel B. Griffeth) 1:01:25 - Internet/Onnit stuff 1:04:02 - Memorable moments in Jiu Jitsu? 1:26:21 - How to learn humility and also gain self confidence. 1:36:53 - Decentralized command in Parenting 1:49:09 - Thoughts on CrossFit 1:58:00 - Tips on indirect communication 2:06:35 - What's more important for success? Nature or Nurture?
