4. Beyond Limits: Coach Dez's Philosophy of Perseverance

In this episode of the Positive Persistence Podcast, host Ian Bowen interviews Coach Dez Desmond Dunham, a nationally acclaimed coach, community leader, teacher, entrepreneur, and author. Coach Dez shares his inspirational journey from facing challenges in his childhood, including a speech impediment and dyslexia, to becoming a successful track and field coach and author. He emphasizes the importance of positive persistence, grit, determination, and the power of youth sports in shaping and molding individuals. Coach Dez also discusses the lessons he imparts to his athletes, such as changing perspectives, focusing on the bigger picture, and counting blessings instead of problems. He encourages individuals to give their best, even when they don't feel their best, and to surround themselves with positive influences.

Links

• Coach Dez’s Website
• Coach Dez’s Book: Running Against The Odds: An Inspirational Journey to Making High School Sports History
• Coach Dez’s Facebook Page
• Coach Dez’s Instagram

Learn More about Ian

• Ian Bowen’s Positive Persistence Website
• Instagram @PositivePersistence
• Facebook @PositivePersistence
• YouTube: Positive Persistence

Takeaways

• Coach Dez overcame challenges in his childhood, including a speech impediment and dyslexia, to become a successful track and field coach and author.

• Positive persistence, grit, and determination were key factors in Coach Dez's journey to success.

• Youth sports have the power to shape and mold individuals, teaching them important life lessons.

• Changing perspectives, focusing on the bigger picture, and counting blessings instead of problems is essential for personal growth and success.

• Giving your best, even when you don't feel your best, is crucial for achieving goals and making a positive impact.

Sound Bites

• "You don't have to be the best to give your best."

• "If you're going to have some pitfalls, you're going to have some troubling times, get a reward from it."

• "You don't have to feel your best to give your best."

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