BJJ Mental Models Mini Ep. 63: Self-Competition
Jul 17, 2025
This mini discussion dives into the pitfalls of comparing yourself to others in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It emphasizes how this mindset can stifle personal growth. Instead, the conversation encourages embracing self-competition as a way to measure progress against your own past abilities. By focusing on individual improvement, practitioners can foster a healthier approach to skill development in combat sports. Discover how shifting your perspective can lead to greater fulfillment and success!
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Self-Competition Beats Comparison
- Comparing yourself to others is a major cause of misery in jiu-jitsu practice.
- Focusing on your own progress against past versions of yourself leads to a healthier mindset.
Beat Your Past Self
- Focus on beating the person you were yesterday, not the people around you.
- Measure progress by your performance against your past self, not by wins over others.
Track Personal Progress Objectively
- Track objective data about your training performance instead of relying on emotions.
- Keep records of personal bests and progress over time to gauge improvement.