When life gets tough, it’s tempting to just hope it passes—but what if the challenge is the opportunity?

This week Shawn invites professional performance coach and author of Inner Excellence, Jim Murphy, onto the podcast to unpack the Shawnism: “Don’t Wish It Away.”

Shawn and Jim share how growth and transformation often live in the uncomfortable moments, and why resisting hardship can rob you of your greatest breakthroughs. They also explore why a meaningful life balances joy and suffering, the subtle power of gratitude, and how to embrace vulnerability to break free from ego.

Plus, Jim gives us his tricks to living a life of gratitude every single day, and how finding your purpose can help push you far beyond whatever challenges you may face in life.

If you’ve ever wished the hard stuff away, this episode will change your perspective on how to embrace and overcome it.

Grab a copy of Jim's new book, Inner Excellence, available now!

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Whether you’re hunting for talent, partnerships, investors, or new opportunities, success often comes to those who shake every possible branch until something valuable drops.

This week Shawn sits down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of The Sweaty Startup—Nick Huber—to explore the Shawnism: "Shake Every Tree." The two discuss the dangers of living in “defense mode,” the beauty of “boring” business ventures, and the uncommon power of doing common things uncommonly well.

Nick also shares how The Sweaty Startup is shaking up entrepreneurial mindsets everywhere—and why being proactive, adaptive, and just a little bit stubborn might be your most important assets.

Be sure to pre-order a copy of Nick’s brand-new book, The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things, available April 29th!

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Real pros don’t quit when things get tough—they keep showing up, pushing through, and grinding it out, even when no one’s watching.

Shawn Nelson welcomes Chris Long—former NFL star, Super Bowl champion, and host of the podcast Green Light with Chris Long—onto the show to break down the Shawnism: "Pros Keep Playing."

The two talk about why adversity is actually an opportunity, how success doesn’t change who you really are, and the importance of giving yourself the slack you’re often waiting for from others. Chris also shares insights on reframing failure, staying mentally strong, and why sometimes, the only thing separating you from a breakthrough is persistence.

This is a great chat about internal struggles, being tough and kind to yourself, and why having the right people in your corner can make all the difference. Because in life, as in football—pros keep playing.

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