Keep the Commitment to Yourself | NFL Player Edgar Jones on Leadership, Sobriety & Inner Discipline

Описание: Keep the Commitment to Yourself | NFL Player Edgar Jones on Leadership, Sobriety & Inner Discipline

What happens when you stop chasing applause—and finally keep the commitment to yourself?

In this powerful episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, former NFL linebacker Edgar Jones joins host Govindh Jayaraman for a deeply human conversation about leadership, sobriety, self-trust, and what it really means to face the things we’ve been avoiding.

On his paper napkin, Edgar wrote a simple but confronting truth:

“Keep your commitment to yourself.
You will face it when it’s worth it to you.”

From playing undrafted in the NFL…
to navigating loss, addiction, and recovery…
to redefining what “winning” looks like off the field…

Edgar shares hard-earned lessons about:
Why external validation (the “red dot”) can quietly sabotage leaders
How slowing down is a performance advantage, not a weakness
The hidden cost of abandoning yourself while serving others
How to define your own scoreboard for life and leadership

This episode is especially relevant for entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, and high performers who feel successful on the outside—but know something inside needs attention.

🎯 If you’ve ever felt like you’re running… this conversation might help you stop—and turn around.

📌 Watch until the end for 5 practical Take Action steps you can apply immediately.

🔗 More About Edgar Jones

linkedin:   / jonesedgar  
website: https://www.thelitcode.com/

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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
04:06 Facing Personal Challenges and Sobriety
07:48 The Impact of External Validation
13:25 Confronting the Past and Personal Growth
17:08 Understanding Self-Worth and Stewardship
20:58 The Journey of Self-Discovery
25:41 The Importance of Slowing Down and Reflection
28:10 The Importance of Presence and Connection
29:08 Leadership and the Role of Recognition
30:50 Self-Care and Leadership Responsibilities
32:47 Connecting with Teams for Effective Leadership
37:48 Commitment to Self and Accountability
44:02 Gratitude and Visualization in Leadership
50:14 The Power of Appreciation and Relationships
52:52 The Invitation to Self-Worth
53:54 Commitment to Yourself
55:22 Defining Your Own Success

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