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The GaryVee Audio Experience
The Power of A Rookie Mindset | #5 of 2023 Podcasts
Dec 28, 2023
GaryVee interviews Damon West, a keynote speaker and 3X best-selling author, about his journey from being a talented athlete to becoming a meth addict and serving a 65-year prison sentence. They discuss the power of charisma, overcoming fears, and the importance of finding balance. Damon shares his inspiring story of transformation and his mission to spread positive change in the prison system.
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- The dangers of attaching one's identity to external factors and the importance of setting boundaries and not enabling destructive behavior.
- The power of embracing a coffee bean mindset, symbolizing positive change in challenging environments, and the impact of being a positive influence in prison.
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The Transformative Power of Identity and Addiction
Damon West shares his journey from being a star athlete and successful stockbroker to a meth addict and criminal. He reflects on the dangers of attaching one's identity to external factors and the privilege he had, which eventually led him down a destructive path. While serving a 65-year prison sentence, Damon finds inspiration from an older inmate who encourages him to become a coffee bean, someone who brings positive change even in difficult circumstances. Damon embraces this mindset and becomes a positive influence in prison, eventually regaining his freedom. He now dedicates his life to sharing his story and delivering hope to inmates across America.
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