Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary Damon West: Former 'Uptown Burglar' Found Redemption in Prison (ep. 738)
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Jan 2, 2025 Damon West, a former Division 1 quarterback and bestselling author of "The Coffee Bean," shares his remarkable journey from being the 'Uptown Burglar' sentenced to 65 years in prison to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience. He discusses the vital lessons learned in a Texas supermax prison, including the transformative impact of a fellow inmate who taught him the value of being a 'change agent.' Emphasizing faith, service, and community, Damon offers practical tools to overcome adversity and encourages embracing personal growth through acceptance and letting go.
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The Mouse Analogy
- Damon learned a life lesson from his cellmate, Carlos, about how inmates train pet mice.
- They repeatedly drown the mice and then save them, until the mice see them as saviors.
Be a Coffee Bean
- Damon, a former college quarterback, was sentenced to 65 years for burglary.
- In jail, a fellow inmate, Muhammad, told him to be a "coffee bean" and change his environment.
Storytelling Power
- Damon realized that storytellers evoke emotions to create lasting memories.
- People remember how you make them feel, not just what you say or do.