In this episode, Deja and Michaela celebrate their 25th episode milestone while discussing the importance of adjusting to life's challenges. They explore the concept of 'reverse pivots' in life, the struggle to find balance amidst busy schedules, and the quest for better sleep. The conversation also touches on the joys and challenges of pet ownership, reflections on nature and safety, and the fears associated with risks in life. Ultimately, they emphasize the value of risk-taking in discovery and personal growth. In this engaging conversation, Deja and Michaela dive into various themes, including the mysteries of discoveries, the fears associated with the ocean, reflections on animal behavior, and the impact of movies on life lessons. They explore the unknown, discuss their fears of deep water and creatures, and share nostalgic memories of childhood films while contemplating the role of technology in exploration. In this engaging conversation, Michaela and Deja discuss their weekend plans, including Michaela's exciting role as a commentator for a fight card. They reflect on how unexpected opportunities can lead to new experiences, sharing personal anecdotes about their journeys. The duo also dives into recent fighting events, updates on fighters, and the upcoming draft. As they navigate through life's unexpected changes, they emphasize the importance of flexibility and managing expectations, all while sharing relatable stories about food and daily life. In this conversation, Michaela and Deja explore the themes of frustration, adaptability, and maintaining one's identity amidst change. They discuss the importance of acknowledging emotions, the need for flexibility in personal and professional life, and the art of adaptability in Jiu-Jitsu. The conversation culminates in a Zen talk about embracing the flow of life and the wisdom of being like water, as taught by Bruce Lee.
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Milestones and Adjustments 03:01 Navigating Life's Reverse Pivots 05:59 Finding Balance in Busy Lives 09:00 The Quest for Better Sleep 12:01 The Joys and Challenges of Pet Ownership 15:04 Reflections on Nature and Safety 17:56 Exploring Fears and Risks in Life 20:58 The Value of Risk-Taking in Discovery 24:20 Exploring the Unknown: Discoveries and Their Consequences 27:30 The Mysteries of the Ocean and Space 28:42 Fears of the Deep: Water and Its Creatures 32:31 Nature's Brutality: Animal Behavior and Human Interaction 37:00 Movies and Life Lessons: Reflections on Creed 41:00 Nostalgia in Film: Revisiting Childhood Favorites 42:17 Innovations in Exploration: The Role of Technology 47:54 Weekend Plans and Commentating Adventures 51:42 The Journey of Unexpected Opportunities 53:17 Fighting Events and Recent Results 58:50 Fighter Updates and Future Drafts 01:06:05 Navigating Life's Unexpected Changes 01:09:39 Expectations and the Little Things in Life 01:12:03 Maintaining Identity Amidst Change 01:19:58 The Art of Adaptability in Jiu-Jitsu 01:22:02 Zen Talk: Embracing Flexibility and Flow
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