Snapshot · On Purpose with Jay Shetty
When Miles finally called his estranged biological father after 10+ years, the entire conversation lasted only about 45 seconds but represented a monumental emotional shift.
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At 41:39 · chapter starts 39:15
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Miles went over 10 years without speaking to his biological father before calling him and choosing to forgive and move forward.
The hardest training isn't in the gym — it's emotional. Jay argues that most physical and mental limitations are actually emotional blocks in disguise, and that unlocking forgiveness, courage, or vulnerability creates performance breakthroughs that seem impossible. Miles's phone call to his father is the living proof.
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