06/03/2026
π₯ Episode 51: Why Many Police Officersβ Egos Hurt Their Careers and How Jiu-Jitsu Can Fix That
π¨ Could your ego be holding you back without you even realizing it?
π₯ UPCOMING | CareerJitsu Podcast Episode 51 π₯
ποΈ Hosted by Jason Patterson and Frank Damelio
Featuring Steven Washington
Retired Police Officer and BJJ Black Belt
In law enforcement, one bad decision can have serious consequences.
On the mats, ego gets exposed quickly.
In this powerful episode, Stephen Washington shares how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teaches one of the most valuable lessons for success in any profession: the ability to stay humble, keep learning, and put growth ahead of pride.
Whether youβre a police officer, business owner, leader, coach, or student, this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership, accountability, and personal development.
π₯ Learn why:
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Ego can limit growth and career advancement
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Humility is a competitive advantage
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Jiu-Jitsu creates honest feedback unlike almost anything else
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The best leaders never stop learning
This is not just a conversation about policing. Itβs a conversation about becoming better at life.
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Full episode now available
π§ Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
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https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/careerjitsu-bjj-and-the-workplace/id1823954820
π΅ Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/6ViJxC5Uo0twB50YTiwyFf?si=9Y7H4AInRIWQtD63Jfp6fw
πΊ YouTube
https://youtube.com/?si=aATyQgVgXp96FrXU
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