3 Rules to Get Better, Faster: Secrets from a BJJ Black Belt | Ep 01

Welcome to the Ageless Warrior Lab! In this episode, BJJ Black Belt and Dirty Dozen member Dave Meyer reveals the secrets to getting better, faster—on the mats, in business, and in life. Drawing on decades of martial arts experience, Dave shares three powerful rules that separate those who dabble from those who dominate.Whether you're a Brazilian Jiujitsu practitioner, an entrepreneur, or anyone striving for self-improvement, you'll discover actionable strategies for deliberate practice, goal setting, and harnessing the power of feedback. Plus, hear personal stories, scientific studies, and practical tips you can apply today.Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Why You’re Not Improving 01:10 - The Myth of Practice Makes Perfect 01:43 - Rule #1 Practice Makes Permanent, not Perfect.03:00 - What Really Drives Improvement 05:20 - The Power of Deliberate Practice 08:00 - Amplifying Your Training for Maximum Results 11:00 - Rule #2: No One Accidentally Reaches the Top of Everest 13:30 - The Science of Goal Setting 16:00 - Measuring Progress: KPIs and Real-World Examples19:00 - Rule #3: The Truth Will Set You Free (Feedback) 22:00 - Stories of Humility and Growth 25:00 - How to Use Feedback to Accelerate Success 28:00 - The 80/20 Rule and Focusing on What Works 30:00 - Recap: The 3 Rules for Getting Better, Faster 32:00 - Closing Thoughts & How You Can Help Improve the PodcastThis episode is presented and directed by David Meyer, produced by Robbie Lockie, music by Robel Borja (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7j0DUZ79z4edeLkU2H1UoJ?si=eISl0YfaQ-yLThljs48j5AIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and subscribe! Your feedback helps us grow and bring you more wisdom from the lab.Links from the show: Professor John Willhttps://www.bjj.com.au/pages/john-will1993 study in Psychological Review. “The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance”https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-40718-001Adopt-a-Pet.comhttps://www.adoptapet.com/Regan Back, Louis Selincourt, Better Faster Furtherhttps://www.betterfasterfurther.com/About Frank White, Yoga instructorhttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-aug-21-me-white21-story.html2007 paper in the Review of Educational Research called “The Power of Feedback.” https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/003465430298487Rigan Machadohttps://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/Eric Ries, Lean Startuphttps://theleanstartup.com/Post about Davehttps://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2018/06/a-non-profit-lean-startup-story-of.htmlGet in touch! This episode was directed and presented by Dave Meyer, editor & coproducer by Ryan Turner, producer & marketing Robbie Lockie, music kindly provided by Robel Borja.