EP 12

WITH Damon West

Change The World, Don’t Let The World Change You

Damon West, a former football player turned criminal, shares his story of addiction, crime, and redemption. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing relationships over wealth and how addiction can destroy every aspect of someone's life. He talks about the power of diversity, faith, and personal growth in transforming his life through a 12-step program.

Change The World, Don't Let The World Change You | What Damon West Learned In Prison

Key Points

Damon’s addiction to meth led to a life of crime, ultimately resulting in a life sentence in prison.
Addiction affects everyone in society, whether as an addict or a victim of addiction.
God sends people to set us on fire and allow us to become a source of inspiration and proof of His existence.
Meth is an evil and addictive drug that can destroy someone’s life quickly.
The 12-step program is not just for treating addiction but also for discovering and addressing the root causes of addiction, such as resentments, fears, and self-beliefs.
Food, sex, and sleep are fundamental drivers of human behavior that can impact relationships.
Life-changing conversations with loved ones, mentors, and friends can provide nuggets of opportunity.

Best Quotes

In this episode you’ll learn:

09:11 – 09:16 “God sets people on fire and every one of us gets to be this person.”

27:07 – 27:14 “But here’s the key. You have to be receptive to all of God’s messengers to receive all of God’s messages.”

31:35 – 31:45 “It doesn’t matter what environment I go into, no matter what adversity, no matter what prison I have to go into in life, I won’t just survive. I could thrive if I kept the power inside me.”

39:49 – 39:54 “Your expectations may not be realistic. This is part of the problem, my resentment that I had against Judge Snipes.”

45:56 – 46:08 “Patience, you had patience, you actually executed patience. Something that you probably, if you’re anything like me, have struggled with your entire life. But when we’re patient, our best things come about.”

47:30 – 47:34 “The story’s worth diving into because there’s little nuggets of great opportunity throughout.”

48:43 – 48:47 “You could do whatever you put your mind to and that you are the energy that you put out into the world.”

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SCOTT DANNER

Scott Danner is a champion of high performers — and those who strive to be the best version of themselves.

A CEO, entrepreneur, coach, consultant, and LIFE Optimization specialist, he is the author of the Amazon best-selling book Freedom Street. He hosts the podcast The High Performance LIFE for high performers in any profession.

As founder & CEO of Freedom Street Partners, Scott knows firsthand what it takes for entrepreneurs to serve their clients and make an impact in their communities while also ensuring their own freedom and happiness.

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Scott is the cofounder of the Chesapeake Virginia Wine Festival, which has donated more than $2.5 million to local charities. He and his wife, Adrienne, a kindergarten teacher, have two teenaged sons.

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