In this episode, Justin and Eric talk about the ups and downs of being a beginner and starting something new as an adult. Deep diving into topics such as:
- The first steps in personal growth
- Naturalness bias
- Overnight success and the problem with YouTube
- The definition of Talent
- What keeps people from starting things
- Fear of failure
- Self Determination Theory
- Pursuing growth
- Autonomy, competency, and connectedness
- Getting up early to exercise
- The Buddy System
- Figuring out your personal system
- Self discipline
- Starting fitness and martial arts
- Tai Chi and Jiu Jitsu
- Watching a class
- Embarrassment ant primal fears
- Showing weakness
- Holding your breath to hide weakness during exercise
- Advantages of being a beginner
- Stimulating your brain with new things
- New Toy Effect
- How to keep your brain alive
- Obstacle course racing
- Pursuing new experiences
- Comfort equals safety
- Becoming likable
- New people at work
- The virtue of humility
- Definition of Humility
- Fear of being vulnerable
- Growing through vulnerability
- Gracie Jiu Jitsu
- The fastest way to excellence
- Considering others feelings, ideas and perspectives
- Getting in over your head
- Developing a passion
- Chronic injuries
- Sleeping well
- Feeling satisfied at the end of the day