Resilience, courage, and unwavering determination are the 3 words I’d use to describe today’s interview with my friend Inky Johnson. Inky was on the brink of realizing his lifelong dream of playing professional football when a catastrophic injury during a game for the University of Tennessee changed his life forever. In a fleeting moment, his promising athletic career was halted, leaving his right arm and hand permanently paralyzed. Yet, what Inky chose to do in the aftermath of this life-altering event is nothing short of remarkable. Instead of succumbing to despair, Inky transformed his greatest setback into his biggest breakthrough. Today, he's not only an acclaimed author and entrepreneur but also one of the most compelling motivational speakers, touching the lives of people across the globe, from elite athletes to top executives. Inky's narrative is a powerful reminder that our greatest trials often pave the way for our most significant triumphs. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Inky’s journey through the shock and realization of his injury and how he found the strength to face his new reality. The pivotal role of patience, faith, and an unwavering belief Insights into leveraging adversity as a catalyst for uncovering and utilizing other gifts and talents. The importance of unconditional effort Lessons on leadership The critical distinction between expectations and standards The indispensable value of joy and happiness These insights offer not just hope but practical strategies for anyone facing obstacles, big or small and will leave you with lots of things to think about as you fight through battles in your own life. ---- Main Points: 00:00 Intro 04:11 Inky's backstory 09:10 Looking back with no regrets 12:02 Patience is a virtue 16:01 Conditional vs. non-conditional effort 22:16 Reacting conditionally to a person 27:13 How elite programs operate 29:34 Expectation vs. standard 31:03 Process is the voice 33:41 Appreciating the present 39:20 Principle vs. preference 41:40 Leveraging the dark side 46:22 Making the most out of time 52:01 Letting go of past resentments 58:39 Winning the chip in life Thank you for watching this video—Please Share it and get the word out! What part of this video resonated with you the most? Comment below! 👇 SUBSCRIBE TO ED'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW 👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIprGZAdzn3ZqgLmDuibYcw?sub_confirmation=1 ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://www.EdMylett.com #EdMylett #Motivation