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THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Why You’re Never 100% Ready and Why That’s Okay Feat. Jeff Foxworthy

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Ed Mylett

Education, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.913.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 September 2025

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

A Legendary Life of Faith, Family, and Laughter with Jeff Foxworthy (Part 2) What if the very things the world tells you will make you happy—fame, wealth, recognition—turn out to be the biggest illusions of all? In this powerful continuation of my conversation with Jeff Foxworthy, one of the most successful comedians of all time, we go beyond the laughs to uncover the faith, humility, and life lessons that have shaped the man behind the jokes. In Part 1, Jeff opened up about his childhood, the pain of an absent father, and how comedy became both a calling and a gift from God. In Part 2, we go even deeper. Jeff reveals what it felt like to stand terrified behind the curtain of The Tonight Show moments before Johnny Carson called him to the stage—and how that leap of faith launched his career. He shares stories of living as the “underdog,” being mentored by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy, and why he believes encouragement is one of the most powerful forces in the world. But what struck me most is Jeff’s unwavering commitment to living out his faith. From ministering to the homeless community, to teaching his children and grandchildren that kindness and effort matter more than status, Jeff shows us what it means to use your platform for purpose. This conversation is full of wisdom about letting go of control, trusting God’s plan, and remembering that our true identity is not in what we do, but in who we are as children of God. This is one of those rare interviews that’s both deeply moving and practical. Jeff talks about how to discover and honor the gifts you’ve been given, why you don’t need to be 100% ready to take a leap, and how suffering can become the soil where your greatest impact is born. I promise you—this episode will stay with you long after it ends. Key Takeaways: Why you’ll never feel 100% “ready”—and why you need to jump anyway How childhood wounds can become seeds of compassion and service The secret to storytelling and connection that made Jeff a comedy legend Why encouragement is one of the most underrated superpowers you can give away How to let go, surrender control, and live with unshakable faith This conversation isn’t just about comedy—it’s about courage, calling, and living a life of eternal impact. Don’t miss it. Also don't miss out on MAXOUT2026: Once a year, I open my home for an intimate one-day experience unlike anything else I do. This year, I’m making it even smaller—just 12 to 15 people. Together, we’ll dive deep into the exact strategies I use to plan, visualize, and design the best year of my life—and yours. If you’re ready to Max Out your future, join me at Maxout2026.com for a life-changing day you’ll never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Hey guys, it's Ed. I rarely do this. As you know, 99.9% of my content is free. But once a year,

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I do something where I gather a very small group of people in my house. I've done it for two years in a row now. And I'm going to do it again this year. If you go to max out 2026.com, I'm going to do an experience in my home where I'm going to take you through how to make 2026 the best year of your life, all of the tactics and strategies that I use to plan and organize my own life in detail. Same time, all of the mental rehearsal and visualization techniques that people pay me hundreds and millions of dollars a year to teach them. I will be teaching that day as well. And the other years I've done it, I've had groups of about 25 or 30. I've decided this year I want to shrink the size of the group so that I can get more one-on-one-one time with each of you. I'm going to keep the groups to 12 or 15. It's a chance to spend a day with me in my home, lunch, one-on-one time, and group time. And it's not cheap, so if it's something you can't afford, please don't get yourself in any financial trouble or debt doing so. But if it's something you can afford to do, go to max out-out-26.com, and I'm looking forward to having you in my home with me very soon for an amazing day, a life-changing day.

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God bless you. And I'm looking forward to having you in my home with me very soon for an amazing day, a life-changing day.

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God bless you.

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All right, welcome back to the show, everybody.

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So I got to tell you, I get asked often, you know, you've done 800 some odd shows, you know,

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