Heart First, Performance Second: The Secret of True Champions - Jim Murphy

In this conversation, Joel Evan interviews Jim Murphy, a performance coach and author of 'Inner Excellence.' They discuss the concept of playing the right game in life, emphasizing the importance of inner development over external achievements. Jim shares his personal journey from being a professional athlete to becoming a coach, highlighting the significance of heart-centered performance and overcoming fear. He introduces the idea of mindset as a subconscious thermostat and the necessity of embracing discomfort for growth. The conversation concludes with Jim's insights on facing life's challenges and his upcoming projects. Chapters 00:00 The Wrong Game in Life 03:47 Journey to Inner Excellence 06:48 From Athlete to Coach 10:17 Heart First, Performance Second 16:00 Breaking Free from Fear and Self-Centeredness 18:09 Mindset as a Subconscious Thermostat 20:37 Embracing Setbacks as Training 23:01 Ryan Dodd's Transformation 27:20 The Principle of No Needs 31:40 Facing Life's Hardest Challenges 33:31 Upcoming Projects and Hope for the Future