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The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 23 April 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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Ever wonder what separates true champions from the rest? It's not just talent — it's how they face adversity head-on. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with former NFL player, acclaimed speaker, and personal development coach Bo Eason to dive deep into the mindset required to achieve greatness. Bo shares powerful insights on why struggle is not just inevitable but essential for growth. From the lessons he learned on the football field to his experiences as a performer and coach, Bo emphasizes the importance of resilience and the mindset shift that separates champions from the rest. In this episode, Darius and Bo will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (04:01) Bo Eason's Origin Story (10:30) The Power of Belief and Sacrifice (18:56) The Journey to the NFL (25:30) Transitioning from NFL to Theater (32:29) From NFL to Theater: A New Journey (34:55) Mastery Equals Mastery: The Power of Skill Transfer (40:31) The Importance of Patience in Mastery (44:28) Resilience Through Rejection: The Path to Greatness (51:01) The Value of Hard Work Over Winning (56:06) Embracing Struggle: The Key to Success (01:02:40) Eliminating Barriers: The Path to Greatness Bo Eason, a former NFL player for the Houston Oilers and San Francisco 49ers, transitioned from the football field to the stage with his acclaimed one-man play Runt of the Litter, which premiered on Broadway and earned praise from The New York Times. Now a sought-after speaker and trainer, Bo coaches top athletes, executives, and entrepreneurs on powerful communication and leadership, working with clients like Morgan Stanley, Mass Mutual, and Merrill Lynch. Sponsored by: Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shipstation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Bo: Website: https://boeason.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boeasonofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boeason21/ Text “Guide” and send to (323)-310-5504 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:02.0	for AI for people. Welcome to The Greatness Machine. I'm your host Darius from Shazday. I'm so
1:06.9	pumped to have you here with me. And listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number
1:11.1	one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating greatness in the
1:15.5	world and doing both of these things despite the odds against them. Each episode, we're going to
1:19.7	feature interviews with game changers, business leaders, telling us their origin stories,
1:23.7	what made them tick, what got them to where they are now? Why? So can help you step
1:28.0	into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few
1:32.8	solo episodes for myself, more as I say, as I leverage my 20 years of entrepreneurship as a CEO and
1:38.1	founder to help you grow and level up in your journey to scale your life and your business. So,
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