Published on: May 12, 2025
Duration: 00:31:22
Show Notes
In the latest episode of the Brian D. O'Leary Show, Jim Murphy, the author of the bestselling book INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance in the Best Possible Life, discusses the widespread impact and philosophy behind his work.
Highlighting how NFL star AJ Brown benefited from Inner Excellence's teachings during critical games, Murphy elaborates on the book's core system that promotes being fully present and mastering self for extraordinary performance. He compares his concepts to those popularized by James Clear in Atomic Habits, emphasizing the importance of redefining success and learning from perceived failures.
Murphy draws from his rich background as a former professional baseball player and coach, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences that shaped his understanding of sports psychology and human behavior. He emphasizes the importance of emotional stability, adaptability, and self-mastery both in sports and life. With his heartfelt insights and practical advice, Jim Murphy offers listeners the tools to navigate their lives with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
[Timestamps not exact and they start after we introduce Jim Murphy]
00:00 Introduction to Jim Murphy and His Book
00:15 AJ Brown's Connection to Inner Excellence
01:59 Understanding Inner Excellence
03:23 Redefining Failure and Success
05:19 Scottie Scheffler and the Pursuit of Wisdom
07:10 Personal Golf Experience and Lessons Learned
09:54 Jim's Baseball Journey and Vision Struggles
14:55 Mental Blocks in Professional Sports
16:38 Inner Excellence Beyond Sports
22:51 Jim's Coaching Experience in South Africa
26:50 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Featured Guest
Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world. Murphy leads Inner Excellence office retreats around the globe, and he is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.
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INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life (Grand Central Publishing, April 29, 2025)
at https://briandoleary.com/innerexcellence
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Host: Brian D. O’Leary
Produced by: O’Leary Digital
Music: Nick Peets
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