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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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- 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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