On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Podbit · On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Miles Chamley-Watson: #1 Mindset Shift That Changes Everything (Try THIS to Stay Sharp, Focused, and In Control)

Explore episode Jun 3, 2026
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You Can Only Feel Confident When You Have Competence

Miles Chamley-Watson: #1 Mindset Shift That Changes Everyth… · Jun 3, 2026 Education

Confidence isn't given — it's earned through competence. Miles and Jay argue that sport is the great equalizer: same sword, same mask, same rules regardless of wealth. For a generation of kids glued to screens, finding something they can genuinely improve at changes not just their sport, but their grades, their self-worth, and their trajectory.

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The Power of the Right Guidance

At 6:43 · chapter starts 4:47

Jay Shetty opens the main conversation by framing Miles Chamley-Watson as a top performer making impact across the world in his field, painting him as someone who redefines a sport through style, confidence, and vision. Miles graciously deflects, noting he was a fan of Jay's work before they met. The two then reminisce about their first encounter — a trip with a group of friends that felt more like a boys' holiday than a professional meeting, complete with poker marathons running from 11 PM to 7 AM three nights in a row. Miles is remembered as the person who made Jay feel instantly at home in an unfamiliar group, establishing the easy, authentic rapport that drives the entire conversation.

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