Podcasts by The Jiu Jitsu Of Life Podcast
Welcome to the Jiu-Jitsu of Life Podcast. Join hosts Carter Fisk and Mo Siddiqui introduce a new weekly podcast for Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiasts, who are striving to succeed both on and off the mat. Navigate the Jiu-Jitsu of Life with Carter and Mo as they discuss how their mission for the podcast is to help enthusiasts balance their busy lives with their passion for BJJ.
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Episode 193 from 2022-03-31T19:03:56
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Episode 141 from 2020-12-30T23:22:42
The founder of Zappos recently died. It seems that the last year of his life included some bizarre and unhealthy behaviour. He was a successful guy with some groundbreaking ideas about how to build...
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Episode 140 from 2020-12-23T19:47:41
We are almost at the end of 2020. Carter and Mo reflect on this past year, lessons learnt and opportunities found. The impact of social media has never been clearer. It skews the way we think about...
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Episode 139 from 2020-12-18T01:05:42
This has been a year of resilience and overcoming. Carter has recently faced another difficult situation. Dealing this he realised how beneficial the way he has set up his life has been. Time freed...
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Episode 138 from 2020-12-02T21:50:45
We are currently living through a Black Swan Event and it is becoming clear that mindset can really impact how people are coping. But how do you develop a good mindset? Consistency can be key to ju...
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Episode 137 from 2020-11-27T18:55:47
Carter has recently been dealing with a succession of bad things happening to him and his family. He knows that you can’t control what will happen to you, but you can control how you react to thing...
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Episode 136 from 2020-11-18T22:07:13
We’re are 9 months into this pandemic and many states are once again putting in place restrictions.
Is another lockdown a good idea? Is it right that the government can restrict peoples’...
Episode 135 from 2020-11-11T17:08:57
When you buy a product or service you expect it to go smoothly. It’s incredibly frustrating when the people you are paying are bad communicators. It makes the process difficult and you are unlikely...
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Episode 134 from 2020-11-04T22:44:41
Can building relationships play a role in minimising the risks of your business? If you invest in mobile homes developing a good relationship with the park manager can be an asset that reduces risk...
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Episode 133 from 2020-10-28T23:55:01
Keeping things simple can be beneficial in all areas of life. Keeping your business simple can reduce overheads and keep you focussed on making one thing work. In jiu-jitsu, can you have a winning ...
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Episode 132 from 2020-10-21T22:45:33
If you look at social media these days, there seems to be two pathways to success. The Instagram path of leisure and the hustle culture of doing everything. Are these approaches unrealistic and ult...
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Episode 131 from 2020-10-14T18:47:39
Andrew Zai had a successful career in engineering and has recently given it up to start a plumbing company. What is it like to start a business in a field you are unfamiliar with? What has been the...
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Episode 130 from 2020-10-07T22:30:48
Kaelum Kalista is back for another chat. He has temporarily moved back to the US after covid made running his school in the Dominican Republic difficult. Now based in Georgia, not only has he jumpe...
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Episode 129 from 2020-10-02T22:41:29
Entrepreneurship is not the right path for everybody. It’s important to figure out who you are and what makes you stick. Technicians find real passion in becoming skilled and using that skill. They...
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Episode 128 from 2020-09-23T21:34:19
Mo has recently been questioning if there is value in a college degree. Both he and his wife have not utilised their degree in their working lives. Most people walk the path of going to college aft...
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Episode 127 from 2020-09-16T20:06:23
In order to change things we often look to the world around us, but often change needs to start from within. How can changing yourself improve things? We are in the middle of a global pandemic and ...
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Episode 126 from 2020-09-09T19:53:07
Being self critical can be motivating. Holding yourself to high standards can cause you to get things done and achieve success. But it does not work for everyone. Carter and Mo discuss how being se...
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Episode 125 from 2020-08-26T20:10:45
What you focus on matters. If you want to be great at jiu-jitsu you need to focus your training on jiu-jitsu. How do you also build up conditioning, strength and flexibility? Do too much supplement...
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Episode 124 from 2020-08-19T18:13:50
Carter and Mo follow-up their last episode with some more discussion on accountability and the need to measure progress. Why is it so important to hold yourself accountable? Can having mentors in o...
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Episode 123 from 2020-08-12T18:09:45
Should you tell people about your plans and goals? Or should you keep it to yourself? There is a lot of evidence that accountability can be key to actually achieving your goals. Mentors or accounta...
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Episode 122 from 2020-07-29T17:30:02
Self limiting beliefs can impact all parts of your life including jiu-jitsu and business. Carter has realised that he has a limited belief when it comes to building property. It has always been som...
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Episode 121 from 2020-07-22T22:40:17
Positive thinking, affirmations and visualisations are all tools that can be very beneficial in the daily struggle to improve ourselves and achieve success. But what about the other side of things?...
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Episode 120 from 2020-07-15T22:58:31
Two topics in this weeks episode – making money and meditation. Should you make money by focusing on 1 thing or use your skills in several areas? If you only have $1000 how do you get into real est...
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Episode 119 from 2020-07-08T19:48:22
Carter has a plan. The video of Rayshard Brooks being shot in the carpark of a Wendy’s had a huge impact on Carter. He wants to use the two things he knows – jiu-jitsu and real estate to make a dif...
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Episode 118 from 2020-07-01T19:27:33
Covid-19 continues to have an impact of our lives and our businesses. Just as things have begun to open up, there are threats of another shutdown. Can businesses fight this? Should businesses fight...
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Episode 117 from 2020-06-17T22:36:44
In this episode, Carter and Mo welcome special guest Kaelum Kalista. Kaelum not only competes in jiu-jitsu but also runs a school in the Dominican Republic. He recently produced an instructional ca...
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Episode 116 from 2020-06-03T19:24:15
The media tends to highlight the negative things that are happening in the world. Negativity makes headlines that entice clicks and views. When the world feels chaotic and a million miles away fro...
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Episode 115 from 2020-05-27T20:21:49
It’s easy right now to let the ball drop. These are strange, stressful times. But successful people look for opportunity when others might not see any. Carter has been getting out, driving around a...
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Episode 114 from 2020-05-20T19:22:52
It’s a difficult time right now and how we react to things can be more extreme than usual. Mo has been thinking about how stoicism can help us through this strange time. Some of its core principles...
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Episode 113 from 2020-05-13T22:44:45
Some people get into business with the sole purpose of creating a passive income stream. But it that a worthy goal? In this episode Carter and Moe explore the shortcomings of passive income. Carter...
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Episode 112 from 2020-05-06T19:18:17
Is the cure worse than the disease? In this episode Carter and Mo reflect on the pandemic and the effects of quarantine on businesses, and the people who run those businesses. Is this strategy of q...
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Episode 111 from 2020-04-29T19:19:26
Some businesses right now are just surviving, other have already gone under and some have successfully pivoted into digital and are thriving. Pivoting is taking the skills and knowledge that you kn...
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Episode 110 from 2020-04-22T18:09:48
What does it mean to be a martial artist? Everybody is going to have a different answer and that answer will most likely change as their journey into martial arts develops and evolves. In this epis...
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Episode 109 from 2020-04-15T19:53:06
How does someone decide to open a jiu-jitsu school? What qualities do you need to be a good instructor and leader? Carter and Mo talk to Steve Hordinski the owner of Katharo Training Center about h...
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Episode 108 from 2020-04-08T18:49:03
There has never been a time when we have had so much information available to us. Amidst a global pandemic there can be a sense of urgency to keep up to date with what is happening right now. But h...
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Episode 107 from 2020-04-01T18:39:42
The world has changed rapidly over the past few weeks and if you run a business, it is clear that Covid-19 is going to have a significant impact. How do you stay sane while developing strategies to...
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Episode 106 from 2020-03-25T19:47:04
Going to a school and training jiu-jitsu is not possible right now. The reality of coronavirus is that we all have to self isolate as much as possible and many schools have temporarily closed. So w...
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Episode 105 from 2020-03-18T18:55:09
The world is facing a global pandemic. People are changing their routines and not spending money at the places they normally would. This is a black swan event and can have a devastating impact on b...
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Episode 104 from 2020-03-11T20:19:50
Students are often given the advice to just trust their instructor when it comes to belt promotions. That is good advice but puts a bit of pressure on the instructor. How should instructors approac...
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Episode 103 from 2020-03-04T21:28:04
However much we like to think they don’t, belts matter. Sometime instructors forget what it is like to be a student wanting to get your next belt. Some students don’t think they are ready for promo...
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Episode 102 from 2020-02-26T20:24:25
Having multiple income streams within your business can produce both revenue and stability. At first glance it may seem that a jiu-jitsu school only has one income stream – memberships and classes....
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Episode 101 from 2020-02-19T20:02:46
What happens when you are no longer fired up about running your jiu-jitsu school? The challenge of burnout is something many school owners face. What can you do when things stop being fun? Carter a...
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Episode 100 from 2020-02-12T20:47:23
Mo and Carter have now recorded enough episodes to push them into triple digits! Continuing their exploration on starting a jiu-jitsu school, they look at staffing. How do you build a great team? <...
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Episode 99 from 2020-02-05T19:27:14
The location of a jiu-jitsu school is a big consideration when opening a school. But another big decision is whether to rent and buy. The answer like in many situations is, it depends. When does re...
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Episode 98 from 2020-01-29T20:09:26
Starting a business is hard. And risky. Is there away of minimising that risk? Often people want to go all in on an idea, but an alternative strategy is to start a business as a side hustle. Keep y...
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