What if true growth isn’t about pushing harder—but about finally being honest with yourself?For Cletus Coffey, that moment of honesty came after life had already knocked him down—career setbacks, divorce, and the painful realization that he was the common denominator of it all.That epiphany didn’t end him. It woke him up to do the internal work most people avoid.A former pro athlete turned high-performance coach, Cletus traded the number on the scoreboard for something deeper: a commitment to live life on his own terms. In this episode, we talk about letting go of what you’re not in control of, how to
00:00 The Three Things We Can Control
00:49 Guest Introduction: Cletus Coffey’s Journey
01:32 From Athlete to High Performance Coach
03:42 The Anchor Analogy: Balancing Life and Career
05:08 The Reality of Post-Athlete Life
11:33 Struggles and Setbacks: The Business World
13:22 Personal Growth: Overcoming Ego and Asking for Help
21:27 The Turning Point: Divorce and Self-Realization
25:03 Finding Freedom: Authenticity and Acceptance
28:57 Lighting the Torch: Becoming an Example of Possibility
30:55 Reigniting the Fire Within
35:53 The Importance of Vulnerability and Connection
42:41 Leadership and Authenticity in the Workplace
45:58 Athletic Drive and Daily Awareness
51:07 Focusing Beyond the Scoreboard
59:05 The Truth Will Set You Free
01:01:57 Final Thoughts