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Podcast: BJJ Mental Models
Episode: Ep. 62: Cults, feat. Rob Biernacki - Part 1
Description: This week, Steve and Matt are once again joined by Rob Biernacki to discuss a topic very near and dear to us: cults and the tactics they use. Cults have a long and storied history within the martial arts. This episode gives you the tools you need to identify when you're being exploited by a cult-like organization.Who is vulnerable to recruitment:People seeking securityPeople seeking belongingPeople seeking specialness/unearned superiority.Tactics used by cult-like organizations to manipulate their members:An initial act of dominionReverence to a mysterious mystical figureSecret knowledgeSeparating you from the re...