Game Changers with Molly Fletcher How to Use Adversity to Master Your Mindset with Damon West
Jun 20, 2024
Damon West, a former college football quarterback turned motivational speaker, shares his extraordinary journey from addiction and incarceration to redemption. He emphasizes the transformative power of mindset and the importance of personal choices. Damon discusses the pivotal role of acceptance and control in life, the influence of belief systems on growth, and how his experiences have shaped his perspective. He also reminisces about valuable lessons learned from mentors and his commitment to inspiring others through storytelling and kindness.
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Fall From Promise To Prison
- Damon West went from star college quarterback to life sentence after addiction and organized burglaries.
- He recounts the rapid decline from injury to drugs to arrest, showing how identity loss drove his choices.
The Coffee Bean Origin Story
- Muhammad told Damon the coffee bean story: carrot, egg, coffee bean in boiling water.
- The coffee bean became Damon's metaphor for transforming his environment from the inside out.
Agency Survives External Hell
- Damon realized he had three daily choices and that internal power couldn't be taken from him.
- The coffee bean metaphor returned agency and purpose inside a harsh environment.
