Are You Willing to Play Hurt? Success Demands Sacrifice
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Mar 20, 2025
Can you still perform when life gets tough? This discussion dives into resilience and the power of showing up, even when you want to quit. Hear the inspirational story of Cade Belyeu, who hit a home run just hours after losing his mother. Discover how legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant overcame pain to achieve greatness. The episode challenges you to embrace your struggles as opportunities for growth. Are you ready to fight through the discomfort and unlock your true potential?
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Play Hurt
Ask yourself how you perform on your tough days, not just the good ones.
The ability to perform while hurt separates the greats from everyone else.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Cade Belyeu's Home Run
College baseball player Cade Belyeu hit a home run hours after losing his mother.
He played through immense grief, honoring his mother's memory.
insights INSIGHT
Adversity as a Gift
Adversity is a gift, not a curse.
It presents an opportunity for growth and transformation.
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Can You Play Hurt? The Secret to Winning When Life Knocks You Down
Can you still show up and perform when everything in you wants to quit? Because THAT is what separates the greats from everyone else.
In this episode, I’m asking you to take a hard look at yourself—how do you perform on the tough days? When you’re sick, tired, heartbroken, or facing a setback, do you shut down… or do you step up?
I share the incredible story of Cade Belyeu, a college baseball player who hit his first home run of the season just hours after losing his mother. I break down why our most defining moments often come when we’re at our lowest and why playing hurt is the key to separating yourself from the pack. Whether it’s in business, sports, or life, the ability to push through pain and keep moving forward is what creates legends.
It’s time to stop sitting in your pain and start using it. There’s a gift waiting for you on the other side—if you’re willing to fight for it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why your breaking point is actually your building point
The truth about playing hurt—and why it’s the ultimate separator
How Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Kobe Bryant became legends by pushing through pain
The power of taking action while you’re still healing
Why some of your biggest wins will come on your hardest days
This might not be what you want to hear—but it’s exactly what you need to hear. So step up. Get back in the fight. And let’s go max out your life.
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