In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, host Mark Divine interviews Jim Murphy, a former professional baseball player for the Chicago Cubs and high-performance coach. Jim shares his journey from his professional sports career, facing career-ending injuries, and his transformative process of moving to the Norin Desert to discover his true purpose. Jim discusses his mental and emotional mastery system called 'Inner Excellence,' which he developed out of his solitary desert experience. This system is now used by elite performers around the world. 

The conversation delves into key concepts such as love, wisdom, courage, and how to cultivate these virtues to achieve peak performance and a fulfilling life. Jim also touches on the importance of facing one's fears, focusing on the process rather than results, and creating habits that lead to personal growth and inner peace.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Overcoming ego by removing self from societal expectations 

• The power of relationships and community in facing adversity

• The role of stillness, solitude, and changing mindsets to live a meaningful life 

 

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Links for Guest: 

Website: https://innerexcellence.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innerexcellence/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerexcellencejimmurphy/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerexcellence/

 

Links For Mark: 

Website: https://markdivine.com/coaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficial

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/

 

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Inner Excellence

01:23 Meet Jim Murphy: From Baseball to Inner Excellence

02:52 Jim's Journey: From Professional Baseball to Personal Coaching

09:42 The Desert Experience: A Path to Self-Discovery

20:25 The Philosophy of Inner Excellence

30:33 Balancing Technology and Inner Peace

33:38 The Pursuit of Inner Excellence

34:28 Using Sports to Develop Personal Growth

34:58 Adversity and Presence in Sports and Life

35:33 Inner Excellence Beyond Athletes

38:24 A Life-Changing Encounter with Zoe

39:59 Miracles and Transformation

45:10 The Power of Surrender

46:49 Global Impact and Retreats

51:17 Belief, Freedom, and Focus

52:51 Love, Wisdom, and Courage

01:01:42 The Essence of Words and Dualism

01:05:07 Conclusion and Contact Information