In this powerful 100th episode, Dwayne Kerrigan sits down with long-time friend and high-performance coach Alvin Brown to explore the mindset, resilience, and relentless curiosity that transformed Alvin’s life. From his early days as a Jamaican immigrant living in poverty, to his evolution as an elite therapist for world-class athletes, Alvin shares the turning points, challenges, and mindset shifts that fueled his journey.
They dive deep into the value of sport as a springboard for confidence and self-worth, the discipline of constant learning, and the life-changing power of creating space between stimulus and response. Packed with raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a masterclass in perseverance, personal mastery, and living intentionally.
Timestamps
00:00 – “Don’t get through it, get from it” – Alvin’s core life philosophy
01:00 – Dwayne introduces Alvin Brown and their 25+ year friendship
02:00 – Alvin’s immigration from Jamaica and early years in poverty
04:30 – Resilience born from cultural shifts and adversity
05:30 – Becoming one of the top massage therapists and constant learning
06:30 – Building The Centre for Healing and Peak Performance & writing his book
07:00 – Role modeling long-term relationships and perseverance
09:00 – Alvin’s early ambitions in wrestling, martial arts, and boxing
13:30 – Lessons from sport: confidence, belief, and self-worth
15:30 – The Olympic dream as legitimacy and identity
18:00 – The chance encounter in Cuba that led to a career in therapy
20:00 – Going from a “D for diploma” student to top marks in massage school
22:00 – Stacking skills: nutrition, acupuncture, energy work, osteopathy
30:00 – The importance of energy, intention, and integrative health
31:00 – Overcoming the “no degree” weakness and earning a psychology degree
33:00 – Studying NLP and the lifelong practice of mindset mastery
35:00 – Curiosity as a driver and eliminating perceived weaknesses
40:30 – One decision away – pivotal moments in parenting and relationships
45:00 – Creating space between stimulus and response to make better decisions
51:00 – The role of introspection and honest mentorship
55:00 – Lessons in ego, business building, and staying true to your gifts
59:30 – Why asking “why” matters – and when it doesn’t
1:02:00 – Understanding that “greatness” is different for everyone
1:03:00 – Preview of Part 2: handling loss and becoming a lighthouse for others
Notable Quotes
- “Don’t get through it, get from it.” – Alvin Brown
- “You’re always one decision away from turning up or turning down the trajectory of your life.” – Alvin Brown
- “Sport gave me confidence, belief, and self-worth—and that became my springboard.” – Alvin Brown
- “The space between stimulus and response is where mastery lives.” – Alvin Brown
- “I don’t seek to be smart; I seek to be wise.” – Alvin Brown
- “Sometimes you’re driving the right vehicle on the wrong road.” – Dwayne Kerrigan
Valuable Resources & Takeaways
- The Power of Sport – Organized sports teach goal-setting, resilience, teamwork, and how to come back from loss.
- Stack Your Skills – Keep adding complementary knowledge (nutrition, energy work, mindset training) to create a unique...
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