The Woman Before Him: Jim Murphy on Samurai Wisdom, Inner Excellence, and Legacy

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful story shaping your life is the one you’ve never formally honored?In this episode of The Women Before Me, we begin with voice notes from around the world, daughters honoring the mothers whose courage, sacrifice, and strength shaped who they became.Performance coach and #1 New York Times bestselling author Jim Murphy, known for Inner Excellence, reflects on the profound influence of his Japanese mother. Raised with samurai values, she modeled discipline, humility, and deep gratitude even through pain. Her life and passing shaped the philosophy Jim now shares with athletes, leaders, and teams around the world.A former professional baseball player, Jim has spent more than two decades coaching some of the world’s top performers, including elite athletes, Olympians, CEOs, and championship teams. His book Inner Excellence gained global attention after Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was seen reading it on the sidelines during the NFL playoffs, introducing Jim’s work to millions.Through his coaching, retreats, writing, and speaking, Jim helps people shift from chasing results to mastering their inner world, where clarity, courage, and lasting joy are built.In this conversation we explore• The 98–2 principle that reframes success and effort • Why our greatest limitation is often our fear of feelings ( this one will stay with you)  • The BFF framework: Belief, Freedom, Focus • The difference between chasing happiness and living from deep joyJim also shares something publicly for the first time in this interview...a powerful model of the three worlds.This conversation will challenge how you think about achievement, legacy, and what it really means to live an extraordinary life.We invite you to be part of the movement.🎙️Leave a voice memo honoring the woman who made a positive impact in your life. Whether it is a mother, grandmother, teacher, coach mentor, or friend.Your story may be featured in a future episode.Record your one-minute tribute at:svetkapopov.comWe look forward to hearing from you!Link to Jim Murphy: innerexcellence.comPre-order his newest book: Preorder The Best Possible Life book here.