Last Updated on January 25, 2026 by David Thomas
DAILYdEPOSITS Podcast 006
Summary
On Episode 6 of DAILYdEPOSITS, we welcomed Patrick Donabedian — a 10th Planet black belt under Eddie Bravo and creator of the DYSLR program. Patrick’s mornings start at 5 a.m., and by 6:30 he’s already on the mats, teaching students not only how to roll better but how to think sharper, move smarter, and win the micro battles on and off the mat.
Patrick’s philosophy aligns perfectly with our idea of daily deposits — small, consistent actions that compound over time. In our conversation, we explored:
Topics We Covered
- The discipline of waking up early and starting the day with intention
- How to turn small victories into momentum
- Why the lessons from jiu jitsu matter even more off the mat
- The parallels between mastering a skill like jiu jitsu and mastering your craft or business
- Building community and brotherhood through shared struggle
Patrick also shared personal strategies for self-discipline, including how he tackled unhealthy eating habits by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable “micro battles.”
This episode is about more than martial arts — it’s about mindset, resilience, and finding joy in the process of improvement.
Listen now and see how you can start stacking your own micro wins.
Quotes That Hit:
“Losing isn’t failure – it’s data. It tells you exactly what to work on next.”
– Patrick Donabedian