Never Quite Enough: Notah Begay III on Identity and Finding Power in Service to Others

What happens when four PGA Tour wins feel inadequate, when every public appearance carries the weight of representing an entire community, and when success leaves you asking "am I doing enough?" Professional golfer and NBC broadcaster Notah Begay III opens up about the exhausting psychology of being the only Native American in elite golf and sports.

From a public DUI arrest at 26 that became a crisis management case study, to sobriety, to career-ending injuries and depression, Begay reveals how the relentless pursuit of "enough" nearly destroyed him. This raw conversation explores his transformation from self-obsessed athlete to community advocate through the NB3 Foundation, inspired by Mother Teresa's insight that real power comes through service. Both Alex and Notah mirror each other's struggle with perfectionism, the loss of presence in modern life, and the discovery that purpose isn't found in achievement - it's found in showing up for others.

About Our Featured Charity:

This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Notah Begay’s charity is The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation. The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is a national, Native-led nonprofit dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Native American youth. Through funding and supporting culturally centered, community-driven programs, NB3 focuses on holistic prevention in four key areas—physical activity, healthy nutrition, youth development, and cultural connection. Their mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure all Native children have the opportunity to live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.

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