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The Power of A Rookie Mindset | A Talk with Damon West

Aug 3, 2023

Damon West, a keynote speaker and 3X best-selling author, shares his gripping journey from talented athlete to the leader of a crime ring, leading to a 65-year prison sentence. He discusses the power of resilience and the gift of charisma in overcoming challenges. West emphasizes the importance of adopting a rookie mindset to tackle fear and self-doubt, encouraging listeners to embrace personal growth and change. His poignant coffee bean story encapsulates hope and transformation, inspiring all to confront their challenges head-on.

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Intro

3min

Identity and Accountability in Sports

8min

Injuries and Life Lessons: A College Football Journey

2min

The Impact of Charisma and Overcoming Challenges

3min

Embracing the Rookie Mindset

16min

From Incarceration to Hope

6min

In today's podcast, I chat with keynote speaker and 3X best-selling author, Damon West. We start off by getting into Damon's back story – from his high school sports days to playing in college, getting injured, and ending up in finance. But that's where things take a turn, as Damon gets introduced to meth, ultimately becoming the leader of a crime ring that lands him a 65-year prison sentence. We chat about everything from the gift of gab to standing up for what you believe in. Damon and I also dive into how sometimes the best way to help someone is to let them learn on their own. Wrapping up, Damon shares an amazing story about the symbolism of the coffee bean in his journey. I think this is an incredibly inspiring episode packed with important messages I think everyone needs to hear. Hope you enjoy it! :)

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