Jim Murphy: How to Perform Under Pressure, Overcome Fear & Unlock Inner Excellence

Jim Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author and performance coach to some of the best athletes and leaders in the world, joins Brett Gilliland on the Circuit of Success Podcast to reveal how elite performers develop the mindset to perform under pressure, overcome fear, and unlock Inner Excellence. Murphy began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization before vision issues ended his playing career. He later coached with the Texas Rangers and the South African Olympic baseball team and has worked with some of the world’s best golfers, including world champions, FedEx Cup champions, and world #1-ranked athletes. In this powerful conversation, Murphy explains why the most successful people aren’t simply more confident, they have the courage to face any feeling, including fear, failure, pressure, and discomfort. He shares how losing his baseball career changed the direction of his life and taught him to let go of a specific path while continuing to believe that a greater future is possible. Murphy breaks down the principles of Inner Excellence, including believing anything is possible, competing with freedom and passion, staying fully present, relaxing under pressure, controlling your physiology, and adapting to any situation. Brett and Jim also explore practical strategies for athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone looking to improve their mental performance. Murphy shares his four daily goals, five fear questions, and techniques involving breathing, body language, energy, focus, gratitude, and controlling what you can control. He explains why nerves aren’t something to eliminate, but something to embrace, and how learning to perform through discomfort can build mental toughness and peak performance. In addition to coaching professional athletes and executives, Murphy leads Inner Excellence offsite retreats around the globe and serves as president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, whose mission is to build communities that alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world. Watch the Full Episode Here!