Jiu-Jitsu obsession is powerful—it can make you great, but it can also wreck your health, family, and future if you don’t control it. In this episode, I(@thejoshmckinney) break down why “balance” is a lie, the dark side of obsession, and the 5 hacks that keep you training hard without destroying everything else. If you’ve ever felt like Jiu-Jitsu is taking over your life, this is the survival guide you need. Jiu-Jitsu for Imbeciles (FREE) BJJ Mental Models sportshygiene.com Promo Code “ISUCK” Datsusara 10% OFF with Promo Code “ISUCK” Master ANY Position in 6 Weeks Join ISAJJ PRO (ALL of Josh’s Courses in One Place) Join the Gi Gazette Follow the show on Instagram Check out the ISAJJ Youtube Channel 0:00 – Intro 0:28 – Why balance is a lie 2:30 – The dark side of obsession 6:24 – Lie #1: Balance is a place 9:09 – Lie #2: Obsession is evil 14:30 – Lie #3: You can have it all 23:00 – How obsession shows up on the mats 30:16 – How it affects family & life 34:02 – 5 Hacks for balance 37:12 – Hack #1: Guardrails 41:18 – Hack #2: Drive in the right direction 46:13 – Hack #3: Choose the right passengers 53:28 – Hack #4: Pre-plan your stops 57:46 – Hack #5: Keep driving 59:52 – Why we struggle to enjoy success 1:02:00 – The 3 steps to suck less at balance 1:16:24 – Final thoughts
