SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED.

SMART MONEY. SIMPLIFIED.


Unlocking Human Potential: How Jiu-Jitsu Shapes Character and Mindset with Adam Ideson (Ep. 78)

May 22, 2024

Did you know that the principles of jiu-jitsu not only apply to martial arts but can also transform your approach to personal and financial growth? 


Through discipline, continuous improvement, and strategic planning, the art of jiu-jitsu mirrors the pathway to achieving financial success.


This week on Smart. Money. Simplified, Brent Mekosh sits down with Adam Ideson, a seasoned jiu-jitsu practitioner and an entrepreneur shaping lives through martial arts. 


Tune in and discover how the principles of jiu-jitsu extend into entrepreneurship, mental health, and character building, offering insights that resonate well beyond the dojo.


Brent and Adam discuss:



  • The roots and philosophy of jiu-jitsu 
  • Ways jiu-jitsu differs from other martial arts
  • How does jiu-jitsu empower individuals to develop self-confidence, discipline, and resilience
  • Perseverance, strategy, and community-building: Lessons martial arts can offer to entrepreneurs
  • How can martial arts education address and combat modern challenges like bullying
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:


Adam Ideson has been practicing Gracie Jiu-Jitsu® since 2010. Since his first class, Adam has been captivated by the art. He has dedicated himself to the study of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and sharing this art and lifestyle with others. Adam graduated from the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Instructor Certification program in 2013.