In this episode of the Light Up Your Life Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Damon West, a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author and USA Today’s “most in-demand speaker in America.”
Damon shares his captivating journey from a life of privilege to a 65-year prison sentence and how he transformed his life and the lives of those around him. Through the power of the coffee bean story, Damon learned that the power to change your life comes from within, not from external circumstances. His philosophy emphasizes that a positive mindset and attitude can transform even the most challenging situations.
Damon's story is a testament to resilience and the ability to find opportunity in adversity. In prison, he overcame addiction, found hope, and created a supportive community by practicing servant leadership. His efforts led to a significant transformation within the prison environment, demonstrating that building a supportive community and practicing servant leadership can create a positive environment. Damon also highlights the importance of focusing on the positive, being grateful for what you have.
As a motivational speaker, Damon emphasizes the power of perseverance and taking one more shot, even in the face of rejection. He encourages using your story and experiences to inspire and make a positive impact on others. Damon’s legacy continues through his scholarship in honor of Muhammad, the person who inspired him with the coffee bean story, supporting education for underprivileged children.
Be ready to learn how you can transform your world from the inside out, just like a coffee bean.
Key Takeaways:
- The power to change your life comes from within, not from external circumstances.
- A positive mindset and attitude can transform even the most challenging situations.
- Building a supportive community and practicing servant leadership can create a positive environment.
- Resilience and the ability to find opportunity in adversity are key to personal growth and transformation.
- Focus on the positive and be grateful for what you have.
- Limit screen time and consume positive content.
- Persevere and take one more shot, even in the face of rejection.
- Use your story and experiences to inspire and make a positive impact on others.
- Give back to the community and support education for underprivileged children.
Resources:
Damon’s website: damonwest.org
Instagram: @damonwest7
You can purchase Damon West's best selling books on Amazon.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!