Elevate with Robert Glazer Jim Murphy on AJ Brown and Finding Inner Excellence
Dec 23, 2025
In this conversation, Jim Murphy, a performance coach and author renowned for his book Inner Excellence, shares insights into mastering the inner game of high performance. He discusses his journey from athlete to coach and the pivotal moment when Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown was spotted reading his book, igniting its popularity. Jim dives into the core philosophies of freedom and presence, coaching techniques that diminish fear of failure, and strategies for athletes to detach from outcomes. His journey reflects the profound impact of inner excellence on performance and life.
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Childhood Spark From A Playground Catch
- Jim Murphy recounts catching a game-winning touchdown in elementary school that felt exhilarating despite the teacher's obliviousness.
- That memory sparked his early love for competition and the thrill of peak moments.
From Player To Coach Through Setbacks
- After a career-ending injury, Jim pivoted into coaching and quickly found success leading a high school team to an undefeated season.
- He later coached South Africa to an Olympic baseball upset and treasured long-term bonds with that team.
Performance Needs Inner Work
- Jim lived in the desert to pursue deeper purpose and discovered that optimizing performance required addressing mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
- He concluded that physical results depend on inner work, not just training alone.