#92 - Ed Latimore - Tactical Habits of Pro Boxer and Best Selling Author

Send us a text Ed Latimore is a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer, and competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy. - Quick Episode Summary: Ed Latimore discusses resilience, self-improvement, boxing, and overcoming adversity. - Key takeaways include:Resilience is built by confronting hardship, not avoiding it. Ed’s perspective that “we don’t grow despite the storms, we grow because of the storms” hits home. Embracing discomfort is what forges real strength—both physically and mentally.Respect trumps being liked. Ed reflects on the difference between respect and popularity, highlighting that true relationship capital is earned by standing for something, not just blending in. “Respect is an investment—you get back what you put in.”Mastering the basics and building structure beats chasing instant gratification. Ed credits his progress (from boxing to math to writing) to focusing relentlessly on fundamentals, taking handwritten notes, and setting clear goals—not shortcuts or distractions. - Time Codes: 00:00 Content Fatherhood Reflections 04:53 "Experience and Freedom in Fighting" 07:24 "Gratitude for Acknowledgment in "Atomic Habits"" 12:50 Exercise: Powerful Antidepressant 14:15 Writing a Book: Challenges and Control 17:02 Chasing Approval vs. Earning Respect 22:11 Embracing Detachment: Comedy Over Tragedy 24:10 "Change Environment, Break the Cycle" 27:20 Childhood Struggles: Psychological and Physical 32:58 "Patience with Rescue Animals" 34:19 Mastering Basics Amidst Distractions 37:27 "Why I Prefer Physical Books" 42:37 Writing for Growth and Feedback 44:02 Grit: Persistence and Improvement 49:19 Thanking Myself: A Personal Reflection 53:20 Recording Audiobook Challenges 56:24 "Passing the Torch: Self-Acceptance" 57:18 Promote Podcast Engagement Connect with Passing The Torch: Facebook and IG: @torchmartin More Amazing Stories: Episode 41: Lee Ellis – Freeing You From Bond That Make You Insecure Episode 49: Ryan Hawk – Crafting a Legacy of Leadership Episode 52: Riley Tejcek – Mission of Empowerment and Endurance