#495 Failure Isn’t Final: Black Leaders on Success, Failure, and World-Class Performance
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Success isn’t just about talent or effort— it’s about having the right mindset, strategies, and systems in place.
High achievers don’t wait for inspiration. They create structure, habits, and clarity. This special episode shows you how.
Some people seem to have it figured out.
They break records, shatter barriers, and thrive under pressure while the rest of us wonder… What’s their secret?
Spoiler alert: It’s not luck. It’s not just talent. And it’s definitely not magic.
Success— real, lasting success— comes down to mindset, habits, and the right strategies. And in this special episode of “Success for the Athletic-Minded Man” podcast, you’re getting the inside scoop from five men who have mastered the game.
To celebrate Black History Month, we’re revisiting conversations with world champion wrestler Lee Kemp, former NFL player and performance coach Niyi Sobo, Jamaican Olympic bobsled team captain Devon Harris, performance expert Nicodemus Christopher, motivational coach, speaker, and author Ryan Leak, and the first African-American chess grandmaster, Maurice Ashley.
Each of these guys has faced setbacks, failures, moments where quitting would’ve been easier. But instead, they leaned into four game-changing principles that separate elite performers from the rest:
✅ The power of mentorship— why success is never a solo sport.
✅ The truth about failure and why it’s your most valuable asset.
✅ The mindset shifts that build unshakable mental toughness.
✅ The power of visualization and goal-setting in turning dreams into reality.
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Let’s get into it!
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