Welcome to The Professional's Handbook, a new Jiu-Jitsu audio course on becoming a Jiu-Jitsu professional! Whether you're an aspiring top athlete or coach, this is your playbook. In this 3-part audio series we're joined by Jake O'Driscoll, black belt head coach at Essence BJJ in Perth, Australia, and Jiu-Jitsu coach for 2024 two-division ADCC world champion Adele Fornarino.

In this first episode, Jake O'Driscoll discusses the Jiu-Jitsu journey from hobby to profession. Jake highlights Adele Fornarino's impressive 2024 ADCC performance, which both he and Adele attribute in large part to her professionalism. Jake outlines practical steps for transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional, including setting small goals, establishing accountability, and maintaining a positive mental approach. Jake also touches on financial realities for aspiring professionals, suggesting creative job solutions and the significance of building sponsor relationships through genuine performance. Finally, Jake stresses the importance of open communication between coaches and athletes, encouraging athletes to take charge of their careers and seek guidance that aligns with their goals.

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Mental models discussed in this episode:

Resulting Fallacy
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/resulting/
Consistency
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/
Compounding
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/compounding/
Abundance Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/abundance-mindset/
Defensive Thinking
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/defensive-thinking/
Growth From Discomfort
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-from-discomfort/
Growth Mindset
https://bjjmentalmodels.com/growth-mindset/

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