The GaryVee Audio Experience The Power of A Rookie Mindset | #5 of 2023 Podcasts
Dec 28, 2023
Damon West, a keynote speaker and 3X best-selling author, shares his remarkable journey from promising athlete to overcoming addiction and incarceration. He reflects on the devastating impact of his choices and the importance of a supportive environment during challenging times. Damon emphasizes the power of learning from adversity and the significance of having a 'rookie mindset' for personal growth. His inspiring story about the coffee bean symbolizes resilience and transformation, offering valuable lessons on redemption and integrity.
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Early Athletic Success
- Damon West realized he was good at sports around age 11 due to his strong throwing arm.
- Being a quarterback in Texas gave him a sense of identity and allowed him to evade consequences.
Vulnerability of External Identity
- Attaching identity to external factors like athletic ability sets people up for failure.
- True identity should be internal and not based on fleeting achievements or possessions.
Defining a Bad Day
- Don't attach your identity to worldly success.
- A bad day is simply not waking up in a prison cell, maintain perspective.