THE ED MYLETT SHOW

How to Start Winning Again

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Oct 18, 2025
Damar Hamlin, the resilient NFL safety, shares his incredible journey of recovery after an on-field cardiac arrest, emphasizing the power of gratitude and taking life one small step at a time. He discusses how to rise after setbacks without succumbing to self-pity. Joining him is James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy, who opens up about the emotional aftermath of achieving incredible feats, including completing 100 Ironmans in 100 days. He reveals the importance of pushing for 'one more' and the risks of losing identity post-achievement.
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INSIGHT

Power Of Obsessive Focus

  • Humans massively underestimate their capacity to get great if they become obsessively focused.
  • Total immersion lets anyone learn rapidly even without natural talent.
INSIGHT

Sacrifice Signals Progress

  • Embrace suffering and sacrifice as indicators of progress toward big goals.
  • The cost of not pursuing your dream is far greater than the cost to pursue it.
ADVICE

Decide Sacrifices Upfront

  • Decide in advance what you will give up to reach a goal and refuse to negotiate it later.
  • Use pre-agreed sacrifices to prevent decision fatigue and internal negotiation.
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