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 Examples
19:00 - 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 Podcast
This episode is presented and directed by David Meyer, produced by Robbie Lockie, music by Robel Borja
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Links from the show:
Professor John Will
https://www.bjj.com.au/pages/john-will
1993 study in Psychological Review. “The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance”
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1993-40718-001
Adopt-a-Pet.com
Regan Back, Louis Selincourt, Better Faster Further
https://www.betterfasterfurther.com/
About Frank White, Yoga instructor
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-aug-21-me-white21-story.html
2007 paper in the Review of Educational Research called “The Power of Feedback.”
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/003465430298487
Rigan Machado
https://www.theacademybeverlyhills.com/instructors/rigan-machado/
Eric Ries, Lean Startup
Post about Dave
https://www.startuplessonslearned.com/2018/06/a-non-profit-lean-startup-story-of.html
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