Rule #1 (Don’t Die)

Martial art has its history in combat, so as a company founded by three martial artists, Rule #1 (Don’t Die) is fundamental to GMB.

If you die, you don’t get to do anything else. It’s over. That’s the end.

It might sound dramatic but self-preservation is key to making any kind of progress. While this seems like a fairly basic and obvious fact, it is one that often falls to the wayside when we start taking on new challenges.

In this episode, we talk about how everything comes with a trade-off and how to assess your training in order to not make irreversible decisions.

Key Points: Rule #1

• Don’t Die: It’s a metaphor, don’t do anything that has lasting or permanent negative implications
• What to do Instead: Reassess what you’re doing, how you’re doing it and why
• Challenge ≠ Pain: Don’t conflate pain with progress, there are many ways to make gains that don’t require you to risk injury.
• Our Advice: Examples of avoidable mistakes + two tips to use for any movement
• Irreversible Decisions: High risk activities with irreversible consequences are pretty easy to avoid in exercise, and the potential gains tend to be minimal. Focus on high-leverage fundamentals and build resilience on purpose.
• Resources: Links to everything mentioned in the podcast
• The Future: Help us decide which episodes to record next

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