How much time have you spent working on the mental side of your Jiu-Jitsu game? Do you have practices in place to strengthen your mind and keep your focus? "The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection" by Kenneth Baum and Richard Trubo is the book that has inspired this episode.  Coach Rachel Casias recommended this book, so of course, we’re reading it! In this episode and the next, we’ll share what we’ve learned and how we’re applying it to our Jiu-Jitsu and life off the mat.  The Chapter Highlight Reel (00:00) Why We Are Reading The Mental Game: Maximizing Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection (04:23) How to reframe your self-talk after a bad day on the mat (09:36) Why the imagination is more powerful than the will (14:31) How you can control the meaning you give an event (16:14) The statistic that is getting Jen to write her goals down (19:22) The power of practicing like you play (24:16) An exercise to get you working on your self talk   Watch the full video here on YouTube https://youtu.be/2iXO0lLgqjU   If you Love the Podcast, Share it with a Friend! You can also leave us a 5 Star Rating in Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 New to the Podcast? Start with these episodes https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19P8KcTyNTIA0hZPQYAbuN?si=f841456b4906439f https://beautyandthegi.libsyn.com/category/Start+Here Subscribe to Beauty and the Gi on YouTube or in your Favorite Podcasting App https://link.chtbl.com/beautyandthegi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7EBCzi7znNuvxKlpLvue-w Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-gi/id1458389465?mt=2 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3IHT3BNicukNtCVa3AAwBI Beauty and the Gi on Audible https://www.audible.com/pd/Beauty-and-the-Gi-Podcast/B08JJMFS1D? Learn More about Roll Model Grappling Camp https://rollmodelswanted.com/ Roll Model Radio Podcast https://pod.link/1561020212 Connect with Jen and AJ Beauty and the Gi Podcast on Instagram @beautyandthegipodcast Jen on Instagram @brassybroadjen Jen on TikTok @brassybroadjen AJ on Instagram @ajclingerman AJ on TikTok @roll_model rollmodelhq on Instagram @BeautyAndTheGi on Twitter Beauty and the Gi Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/374782593437482/ Beauty and the Gi Facebook Page Links and Resources The Mental Edge: Maximize Your Sports Potential with the Mind-Body Connection by Kenneth Baum and Richard Trubo https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Potential-Mind-Body-Connection/dp/0399524819/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V2Y1AT4E8NVH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.AabnFr5fU7vQ3kZIOISYkM9-5cXwqEhccgpaeS-WCK_MIcEGUERRY2nxd7E_QbEo.1cxuATShhRz8AnXP8CwpbEKRgQ3K6xhudvYa6w3Eudg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mental+edge+kenneth+baum&qid=1723765299&sprefix=the+mental+edlge%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1)   https://www.rollmodelswanted.com/ Recording, Theme Music, Editing, and Production of this podcast by Jen at The Brassy Broadcasting Company Disclaimer: The Beauty and the Gi podcast and content posted by Beauty and the Gi is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.