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- This week's show is quite possibly the most incredible story I’ve ever heard. You are going to be riveted and you will never forget this conversation!
13 years ago to the day that we recorded this interview, my guest was sentenced to life in prison! Yes, life in prison for my guest Damon West.
Damon’s story will make you uncomfortable at times. But ultimately, his story is all about OVERCOMING EXTREME ADVERSITY, TRANSFORMATION, and REDEMPTION.
Do you want to learn how to turn your life around? This interview Is a master class!
At 20, Damon was the starting quarterback at the University of North Texas when he suffered a career-ending injury. A few years later while training to be a stockbroker, Damon got hooked on methamphetamines, and he became the mastermind of a burglary ring to support his addiction.
Eventually, he was arrested and sentenced to 65 years in a Texas maximum security prison.
In prison, Damon got SOBER, went through a SPIRITUAL AWAKENING, and started down his true life’s calling which he continued to build on after his parole more than 7 years later.
Today he is a much sought-after speaker and best-selling author including co-writing “The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change.” with JON GORDON.
Damon pulls no punches in a series of brutally HONEST stories when sharing his life and the mistakes he’s made.
You’ll hear first-hand exactly what it feels like to be found guilty of major crimes, how he fought to survive and eventually THRIVE in prison, and how Damon turned his time in prison into an OPPORTUNITY.
Be sure to listen to how he used the analogy of being like a COFFEE BEAN (yes, a coffee bean) as a critical part in changing his victim mindset to one of HOPE and redemption.
In one of my favorite parts of this episode, Damon reveals his thoughts about GRATITUDE, his mission to HELP OTHERS, and why RESILIENCE is essential to living your best life.
This week, pay attention to a man who has lived life on the edge in many ways, good and bad.
Damon’s past and present are filled with LESSONS that will make you STOP, THINK, and help you FIGURE OUT how you can lead a better life, too.
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It has taken me 6 hours to get through this episode. This was, I have no words actually...life changing...life changing
Awesome to hear that Jen🙌🏽
I paused this at 52:13 and called the elder assisted living home a few blocks away to volunteer. Thank you for inspiring action in all of us! 💜
“You don’t have to win all of your fights, but you do have to fight all of your fights.” #maxout
Remarkable person reading this.. It’s going to get better; all it is a season of opportunity to grow and be better than before. Challenging times are meant to strengthen us, not to break us. Success doesn’t define to what happened to us; it is how we choose to deal with our circumstances. The more you grow and develop as an incredible person as you are, the more things will change for the better. Forgive more (for you), be grateful for even the smallest things (we have it way better than someone else), choose love over ego, choose humility over ego (humility is strength), and finally, invest into new skills so that your future self will thank you. Our lives will change forever the more we grow. Be thankful for the challenges for we know something greater is coming. Love you always - Nathalie ✨❤️
Wow each week gets better and better. A true must listen with Damon West, absolute🔥🔥🔥. Fear is A liar, fear is not real, fear is perceived, while danger is real and Has to be respected but fear is not real and don’t give into it. You don’t have to win all your fights but you have to fight all your fights and when you lose, you have to make sure you get up. Imagine life is like a pot of boiling water. Anything we put in this pot of boiling water it’s gonna be changed by the pressure and the heat of the boiling water. I’m going to put 3 things in the pot of boiling water and watch how they change. a carrot, an egg, and a coffee bean. If I put a carrot in the boiling water it It goes from being hard and turns soft. If I put an egg in the boiling water it goes from being soft and turns hard. The egg symbolizes your heart if your heart hardens you’re unable to give and Receive love. But if I put a coffee bean in the water it keeps its form and changes the water because it’s power comes from within. Go out there and be a coffee bean. If you ever shut yourself off from people because of differences, You’re going to miss some of the biggest lessons and the best friendships in your life. The other side of your fear is the best version of you. The things that you’re most ashamed of does not disqualify you it actually qualifies you to help someone else. To be the best version of yourself you have to look to your higher power and it needs to be spiritual. Adversity is never as bad as you think it’s gonna be And I’m always way more capable of achieving things than I think I am. Learn to speak the language that the person in front of you speaks. Look at your adversity as an opportunity. Be receptive to the messengers that God puts in front of us. Be unselfish, honest, pure, & loving. I’m going to stop there and I encourage you to listen to the rest because it’s truly amazing. Much Love and Aloha. #EdMylett #MaxOut #KVibe808 #PACmentality
Ed, your life is a gift from God. Your personal story, your business development, your books & seminars are inspirational. But, what you do here by sharing these stories is morally aspirational. Thank you.
I’m an addiction counselor. This WILL be played in my group tomorrow. Thank you so much❤️
That's amazing to hear!
What an amazing testimony. God is so good, ALL THE TIME!! God bless you both!🙏🏼❤️
Your mess is your message❣️Ed, I was feeling your dad through the entire conversation. What a beautiful soul.
Angels are our protectors. We must use them. so powerful Ed! #angels #faith #maxout #faithoverfear
Ed, I am so grateful I've come across your interviews. Your messages and the messages of your guests have profoundly impacted my life. Thank you!
That is so wonderful to hear! It is ALWAYS my pleasure🙏🏽
@@EdMylettShow 🙂
The same with me 😊❤️🤗
What a story !!! God is so faithful !!
Thank You Jesus 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽
It's crazy how every time I'm feeling hopeless or stuck. There's an amazing interview that comes along from Ed Mylett.
It’s also YOU my friend and the fact that ur seeking for the answers
Glad you were able to connect with this one...keep pushing!
yes… same here
Had the opportunity to be on a zoom call with Damon back in 2020 and was blown away by his story. Incredible guest and an even better story!
That's AWESOME!
BLOWN. AWAY! This is definitely in the top 2 interviews from Ed Mylett.
Amazing, Our Lord is so good! You changed my life. Help me Lord to keep to my line.
You have to fight all your fights, but you will not going to win all your fights! To be honest.... I'm scared to death. I love this and yes... I want to watch this again and share it to my social media.
Wow!! God really works in miraculous ways! What an amazing story! God has a plan for all of us and this is a great reminder!
Man the emotion and depth of the lessons here is intense! What a story and a life Damon has crafted after what some would have considered over once getting handed that 65 year sentence!
Today marks 3 years of zero alcohol for me! The fact that this podcast with this message was delivered to me on this date is unreal to me! That is not by chance, God’s plan is being exercised precisely as he has intended it to be 🙏
A favorite quote I took from Damon today is:
“An addict will give up their goals to meet their behavior!
A winner gives up their habits to meet their goals!!
I was once an addict that almost lost everything, and I gave it #OneMore and haven’t looked back! All of these messages and stories that I once thought disqualified me to make an impact, have now been shared, and I see and believe they are wht actually qualifies me to IMPACT lives and change the trajectory for many other people in the world!
Powerful stuff!!!
God Bless you Damon and Ed 🙏❤️
This was a great conversation. I struggled with substance abuse, but I refuse to put myself or anyone else the box of an Addict-alcoholic There's a fundamental issue with identifying ourselves that way. It's damaging to self and others to identify by a thoughts, behavior or belief. Imagine if we were ALL identified by our flaws? It says we are the worst part of us and that's what we'll always be. I'm not who I or others say I am. I am who God says I am. Beautifully created to be uniquely me. My negative patterns were ways I adopted to navigate thru pain of past as I was unable to live in the present.
Damn. That is such a powerful message. Thank you!
wooow! "You don't have to win all your fights but you have to fight all your fights" powerful.
So very powerful!! What a great example of spiritual awakening and spiritual warfare!
Another amazing conversation with 2 great Godly men. Thanks for sharing Ed, and to Damon thanks for being so vulnerable and open.
Ed-you need to have Damon's mom on the podcast.
Wow! Just the message I needed to hear today. I have never been to jail or prison, never did drugs, not an alcoholic and not a perfect person either but I would say the entire message was for me. I couldn't stop listening. God always knows how to speak expressly to his children and He spoke to me clearly today. God is interested turning my mess to become my purpose. "I cannot control the world around me but can control the world within me. We have to die to self to become useful and not use-less".
Thanks brother Ed and blessings to you for this opportunity 🙏🙏
Ed, to a degree we all have a fear of change. However I truly believe that at a certain point the scales tilt the other way for all humans but especially addicts. "After a while the fear of staying the same becomes way more daunting than the fear of change"
This is one of the most touching, inspiring and spirituality profound conversations I’ve ever listened to. I told my young sons about Damon and his story in the car this morning on the way to their outdoor school. Last week I finally surrendered my life to God and felt the Holy Spirit fill my heart. I’m not religious and don’t go to church but I felt Jesus in my heart. Damon and Ed both inspire me to continue surrendering daily and seek ways to allow god to work through me. You guys are human beings at their best. Thank you so much.
What a powerful message you shared. Thank you! And your relationship with God is yours alone. You don’t need to preach it or push others or go to church to feel it. When you are called, you are called. I am so energized by your story. Wishing you all the best, and those boys are blessed to have you guiding them and growing with them! (I don’t normally reply this way, but your comment touched my soul.) Also, I love your username “Mop”. Huge hugs and energy to you and yours. 💜
The coffee bean story was phenomenal. Ed and his guests bless my morning every Tuesday! Greatest podcast out 🙏
Glad it resonated! Let me know your thoughts🙌🏽
Damon's best podcast as a guest, I know his story well, I've heard it thousands of times, this podcast rattled me. Its been an honor to have played a small part in his success, I believed in his mission and knew the entire world needed to hear his story...Thanks Ed for allowing my friend to be on your show.
When you described “Jackson” I immediately thought of Samuel Jackson,Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
I am watching this during my lunch break at work.I have watched and listened to many many podcasts,Stories,and testimonies over the years but this sit down is just spiritual and moving,I am Floored and feel like they are both talking directly to me...I have struggled with many things in my life,Thank you guys for sharing this message today with all of us😊
Always my pleasure brother👊🏽 Glad you found this one so valuable...let me know your thoughts!
@@EdMylettShow Thanks Ed for the reply,sorry I just saw this🤦🏻♂️
Would it be cool if I Hit you up on IG message just to say hello and pick your Brain a little bit?
Ed, Thank you. I seriously believe this is the most important podcast you've ever done. I've been motivated/inspired by a podcast before, but I'd never been spiritually moved by a podcast until now. I felt emotion in my HEART. I've been searching for God recently, and I seriously felt a presence while listening to this.
(Backstory) I recently turned off automatic downloads for every podcast show on my phone because of storage. Somehow your show was the only one that didn't, therefore this episode popped up while i was on a run. I was in the process of deleting the download, when i stopped & gave it a listen because you described it as the "most incredible story" you'd ever heard. Thank you for that. This has moved me beyond measure. God works in mysterious ways.
#MAXOUT
Wonderful to hear this one made its way to you! He truly does🙏🏽
Ed/ Respectfully Mr. Mylett; I keep listening to your podcasts and after each one I'll say..."THIS ONE was the BEST"! And you keep blessing me(and others) with yet another gift! Your guests are gifts!! At the time with each one I've listened to, I'll say "THAT was the BEST ONE".. at THAT TIME! This one with Damon, I am grateful for cause this IS for me the BEST, THE RICHEST with every short story within the interview!! I learned Ed, as you did today that my Dad/sober alcoholic still has lessons for me-I've learned now to look deeper!!! Damon, I HEAR/SEE/FEEL ya! I'm a DOER!
It is criminal that this interview only got 12K views. LETS SHARE, this is INCREDIBLE. THANK YOU ED, you are changing our lives
What an unbelievable resurrection story of his life.
"God sent angels in the form of the swat team to rescue you"...wooow, Glory to God indeed.
"Swart teams of life in various forms"...I love that Ed, thank you so much.
WOW!! By far one of the top episodes you’ve done and the best show for me personally. Life changing 🙏
This is the most timely and powerful interview I've ever heard. I've had a very similar experience with early substance abuse myself and was able to escape it years later. I was also a talented athlete with very similar characteristics as this man. I really needed to see this as this VERY moment as I'm bordering on sharing my story and being of service. Thank you.
pure gems from beginning to end. thank you ed and damon.
Absolutely love this. Tears of gratitude flowed from my heart
Ed thank you for all you do for us all in the world. I loved this show, so inspiring and yet humbling. I want to be a coffee bean ❤️
Always my pleasure! Happy to have put this one out here for you🙏🏽
#teamcoffeebean You got this!!
Great Job, @ed mylett
Oh my goodness, one of the best interviews I have ever listened to……thank you brothers, love you both…..
I will TURN MY MESS INTO A MESSAGE... Thank you Ed, this Interview just changed my life in so many ways.
I love this. You don't realize freedom until you understand it can be taken away
Thank you ED
Love Damon. Thank you for allowing him to tell his story. He's impacted my life as well and I am now scheduled to give my testimony at church after spending 13 years as an atheist.
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One of the best interviews I have ever seen. Thank you 👏🏻🙏🏻
Wow wow wow I am floored that interview took me through so many emotions extreme happiness to tears unbelievable interview I will say probably one of the most riveting. I also cannot believe how the universe works when you’re in tuned this interview is aired and I was notified because I am a follower and subscriber on my grandsons father‘s birthday today who by the way I’ve bought your book the power of one more for him Damon Wests story is my grandson‘s father‘s story however my grandson‘s father has not reached that point that Damon has he is in recovery and has now taken the first step to sponsor someone and Ed I know your book is going to help him keep him on track and want to help more and more people and Damon your story will be an inspiration to him as well as I have shared this video with him on his birthday because I believe he has the same potential and the key is always stay humble thank you both Ed and Damien for all you do you guys are helping so many people in so many ways👏👏👏👏👏👏
Wow this is so frikking good! Thanks Ed, you’re literally my favourite material to listen to, honestly
This is the best video I’ve watched from you Ed thank you praise GOD
Ed, I’ve been following your show from the beginning and this is one of my favorite interviews.
Wow, wow, wow!! Incredible story! Timely message in my life. Thank you!
AMAZING INTERVIEW!!...coming from a family cycle of addiction, felons & always been motivated to change that. work in progress....so motivational this was. THANK YOU! both of you!
You guys are great! Thanks for existing 💖
Amazing, redemption! This story in everyone will always move me.
Ed, I’ve been watching your podcast for years now and I think this is my all time favorite! Powerful, inspirational and beautiful! Thank you! 🙏
Thanks for having Damon on today. I read his books. He posted on IG to watch. Now, I know who you are. I’m a your new subscriber. Have a Blessed Day.
Awesome podcast. We have to hit that rock bottom to be able and live on the mountain top. ✌🏽❤
Another great show Ed,, positivity jumps off you guyy
This has been amazing. Addictions, we give up our goals to match our behaviours. Life altering. It hit me about compartmentalizing the pain and get to work.
Thank you Ed and Thank you Damon
Pleasure's always mine🙏🏽 Sounds like you had some good takeaways!
So freaking good! I have to listen to this 5 more times to really catch all of the powerful messages!
Looking forward to the book. This is just so, so good.
As always, I am looking forward to listening to this super special energetic interview!
I love how people change their lives around completely and take responsibility for their actions. Honestly, it sounds like his sentence was way over any logical expectation especially because he didn't hurt people physically (beyond stealing their security and physical things.
I had my house broken into twice which was traumatic but certainly I wouldn't think the robbers should get 65 years in prison! ) What his Mom said was so moving and definitely directly from G-d! There are defining moments that change who we are for good and for bad. He got introduced to adult behavior at a very young age which influenced his choices. He made some very bad choices in his life at a young age, but they didn't define who he was as a person. In prison, he was committed to his mother's advice of not joining a gang (and no tatoos) which saved him. Not to mention Mr. Jackson who was his guardian angel who gave him the most wise advice ever which actually saved him(prison is like a boiling pot and you can choose if to become a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean.)Damon West definitely chose to be the coffee bean. I have goose bumps listening to this. Everyone has to listen to this metaphor! His cellmate was also a guardian angel."Prison is an opportunity not a punishment." "I'm riding with G-d!" His spiritual awakening happened thanks to being in jail-his old self died so the best version of himself could come alive #MAXOUT from Israel
I'll be honest this episode is the most nearest to my life Wow. I learned today as long as I've been working I have not gotten completely outside of myself
That's wonderful to hear brother! Keep putting in the necessary work!
What amazing two guys! Something things that are your weaknesses are assets, yes, I totally agree!
Thank you Ed! I’ve been on a streak with your content the past few weeks and it’s truly raised my energy and awareness! So excited for the power of one more!
What a moving interview!! Thank you, both of you and God bless you also!!
❤️ Damon West the Coffee Beans! Be useful! Change the energy in every room you enter!
Bible / Positive attitude / AA ~ sponsors / 10 steps.
4 spiritual principles
Is it Unselfish?
Is it Honest?
Is it Pure?
Is it Loving?
Yes Ed, Addictions (no matter what they are) steal your goals from you!
This man is so inspirational. The way he holds himself accountable and continues to make his sobriety a priority. It’s very dope. I hope anyone who is an addict can learn something. Blessing on your journey Damon
This year for me has been so hard and I always know if I press play and watch your show Ed that I will be encouraged and this episode did not disappoint. It was in God’s timing and I’m thankful for you both for sharing your life experiences to encourage others. Oh and I kept thinking the whole time during the interview that this needs to be a movie! I can’t wait to see it!
The power of one more, right!? Just one more show!!!
You are worthy of your God-sized dreams! Keep following the path He has laid for you🙌🏽🙏🏽
tremendous, ed thanks again !
Best podcast ever recorded. The story of Damon west needs to be heard by the entire world
Oh man!! So much content here!! Going to have to listen again and get those books!
Great interview, thank you both! I loved coffee bean story, phenomenal!!!
Just when I think this channel can't get better, it does. Constant playlist of incredible guests and interviews. Ed your interview questions are incredible and always what we (the audience) wish we could ask if gifted the chance to meet such amazing people. Thank you Ed and Damon for this life changing interview🙏
Wow, wow, wow! I always learn from every interview and this one with Damon West blew me away!!!! So much great stuff and the coffee bean is the perfect analogy for the new organization God has placed on my heart to create. I am the coffee bean and I have the ability to change the world just like both of you amazing men!!! Thank you Ed and Damon…serving is what I was made to do and you have affirmed that for me. 🥰
❤️Great story / testimony … God orchestrates things better than we could ever imagine. His mother was led by the Holy Spirit and had great wisdom in her advice to him after he was sentenced…. Ed’s dad’s sponsor & Mr. Jackson were divine appointments…
And I also like the swat team analogy that they rescued him.
This was without exaggeration, life changing. Truly. I'm a Jewish person and moved at the depth of this man's faith and his ability to BE the BEAN!!! What an inspiration!
This was an incredible show! Thank you so much! My dad was an addict also so I love hearing success stories. Unfortunately he passed away from a brain tumor before he was able to clean up his life. This is an amazing and inspiring story and I will definitely be replying it! Thank you!
Wow! All of Ed’s guests are amazing, but this one brought me to tears. So amazing and blessed to have listened to this! God is good!
Amazingly inspirational and intensely interesting interview. Thank you for your transparency and your energy brothers
I listened to this driving to the beach & wow one of the MOST profound transformation stories I heard . I love the standard of excellence that your mom set for you to see the end in mind . Way to honor God and lead & serve
God works in ways we will never understand. The interviews are so amazing and the people are too. Thank you. #maxout
I know one day God will bless me with an opportunity to share my story!! More than 10 years ago I walked away from my Meth addiction. I am told all the time I need to write a book on my experiences. I have some similar experiences to Damon, but I differ from not being involved in AA/NA I walked away from it. I agree with taking one day at a time, however, I am no longer an addict, God took that from me, so I don't agree for myself to continue to hold to that identity of being an addict. My name is Rebekah and I am a child of God!!! So I find the community and support from family and friends. So I have a different perspective than Damon when it comes to my path of recovery, but his testimony was beautiful and very motivational!! The most amazing thing is we all have our story and should share it because we never know who it will impact and help. Thank you Ed for the work you do by bringing us these amazing podcasts!! You are a blessing to myself and many others!
Thank u God for this testimony 2022 I salute u my brother! 2022
Ed, I've been following you for a couple of years now and you are the coffee bean! You are changing lives every single day. Thank you.
"God doesn't set bushes on fire anymore He sets people on fire these days...You can be set on fire if you allow Him to" . I have to get up off my chair and take two laps around the living room, I mean come on!! such a great interview!
I talk about this episode all the time! So many Golden Nuggets! "The things you are the most ashamed of is what qualifies to help the person you use to be",.... FIRE!!!!
Love everything you do for this world..especially now that life is so hard..Thanks
Oh my gosh! I’m 58 years old and have been struggling so much with purpose in my life. I am so moved by your story. I know I will be listening to this over and over again ! You both are so amazing! Thank you!
Amen xs a million 2022 that's one of my callings yal r awesome for sharing this n Jesus mighty name
Just WOW !!! beyond inspired by this story and message
Ed, this interview was just so incredible and packed full of food for thought, especially the coffee bean illustration and the amazing breakdown of the Serenity Prayer. Since I discovered your channel through Lewis Howes School of Greatness, I have been blown away by the quality of your guests and your amazingly warm interview style. You have an insane skill of squeezing out of your guests absolute priceless strategies and thoughts. It's one hours treadmill workout that has become an insane habit for me each morning, plugging in my bluetooth earphones and listening to your show on Spotify. I'm so grateful for your ministry and just think you are one of the nicest, kindest and most genuine interviewers I have ever listened to. God Bless you my brother and MAX OUT!!
Watching again this morning.
I was in prison for 3 years and gave my life to Christ. I found this man’s book and read his entire story and it gave me so much hope and motivation. I finally came home in 2021 and God has walked with me every step of the way but I’ve always kept this story with me. I have my own house, my job, my own cars, my relationship with my 7 year old daughter couldn’t be better and now expecting another(: Thank you God and thank you Damon.
What a story. I'm glad this episode resonated with you. Keep going!
This is probably one of the top five most inspiring TH-cam videos or interviews that I have watched and/or listened to. I do home health, so I have lots of opportunities in my car to listen to great interviews and books so this is saying a lot! I've listened to a lot of inspirational talks. My son is an addict in recovery. I'm going to pray to manifest a meeting between Ed, Damon and my son, Erik.🙏 Thank you for doing this and for sharing your story.❤
I love and appreciate Damon West so much!!
This can either be a Terrific Tuesday or it can be a Train Wreck Tuesday, The choice has to be made at the very start of the day
Today I got an email that said that my audiobook, "The Power of One More" was ready for download on Audible. Yay! I can't wait to indulge. Thanks Ed!!!!!
FIRST 5-7mins of interview and IM HOOKED!!
However, Ed, i wish you could have given us a short 2min background on your guest. Why was he your guest 13yrs ago? Etc...
You guys jumped immediately right on topic. I was cluless about this guy, and maaaaan, am i grateful you brought him as your guest!
My dad kept pushing my to watch this and I finally gave it a shot. Thanks Ed and Damon for collaborating and providing a story of hope and resilience to people who are searching.
Oh man! I am looking for an intelligent way to share what this interview has meant and DONE to me! This is hope and faith on steroids and the BEST use of my time THIS WEEK.
Thank you Ed and Damon. The love and energy is palpable. THANK YOU.