Transition to life after sports looks differently for everyone. Judging whether one path is harder than the other is a waste of time. As is judging someone else by their worst moments, while having a vision for yourself in your best moments.

If it is hard for you, then it's hard for you. Most former competitive athletes struggle in some capacity. So just recognize that you're not alone...and recognize we cannot judge others because their path looks different their ours.

Yet, despite all the unique struggles we go through, often times there comes a story that puts things into perspective. What makes a story REALLY good, is the hero's journey. Finding a common ground with the character in the story and rooting for them to come out having experienced a personal internal transition.

My guest today is someone who has a story that will take you on this hero's journey. Former NCAA college football quarterback Damon West shares his story from injury to drugs, from meth to crime, and from being convicted to 65 years in prison to inspiring others to find their own personal freedom using an unlikely metaphor....a coffee bean.

Now out of prison, hear Damon's incredible story to achieving freedom, not just in society, but in his mind. The author of The Coffee Bean - A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, Damon is a sought after speaker by many of the largest Universities, Armed Forces, and Fortune 500 companies.

Damon's mission is to help others reach their highest potential in life, by getting out of comfort zones and putting in the work necessary for growth.

I am honored to share this incredible, mind blowing, interview with you. Enjoy episode 44 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast with Damon West, it's amazing!

Learn more about Damon West:

• Website: https://damonwest.org/
• IG: @damonwest7
• Twitter: @damonwest7

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