Two For The Win - S2.49 - Special Guest D'Shawn Wright!

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A World Series that refused to end, an NBA week that felt like a live wire, college rankings reshuffled by the hour, and an NFL slate punctuated by a 68-yard laser—this one had everything. We break down Game 7’s turning points, from a defense-first veteran becoming the unlikeliest ninth-inning hero to an all-in pitching carousel that paid off in extras. Then we zoom across the leagues: early NBA chaos and what it reveals about depth, discipline, and bench scoring; college football’s rankings churn and how one red-zone moment can rewrite a season; and the NFL’s blend of late-game madness, injuries, and bold trade deadline swings that could reshape December.

The heartbeat of the episode arrives with our guest, Deshaun Wright—professional bodybuilder, coach, business owner, and community leader. Deshaun doesn’t romanticize the grind; he defines it. Bodybuilding, as he puts it, is a full-life commitment where sleep, meals, and mindset matter as much as any lift. He shares how he went from sleeping in his gym with his kids to running two thriving locations, why your why must be strong enough to carry you through the days you want to quit, and how coaching is less about trophies and more about transforming lives that ripple far beyond a stage. His five core principles—never quit, learn from losses, earn everything, push beyond comfort, and believe until results follow—map perfectly onto how resilient teams survive tough stretches.

We tie it all together: how a clutch at-bat, a second unit’s surge, a special teams record, or a locker room’s trade response echo the same habits Deshaun teaches daily. If you’re chasing a PR, a playoff berth, or a personal reinvention, you’ll leave with practical fuel and a sharper compass. Tap play, subscribe, and share this one with a friend who’s building something hard. Then tell us: what’s your why?