This week, we're joined by Dr. David Ley. In addition to being a clinical psychologist and frequent contributor to Psychology Today, David is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Roberto Alencar. He's the perfect guest to discuss one of our most frequently requested topics: depression and Jiu-Jitsu.

Mental models discussed in this episode:

Habits Over Results
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/habits-over-results/
Mindfulness
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/mindfulness/
Growth from Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
First Principles
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/first-principles/
Train With Purpose
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/train-with-purpose/

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