The Champion Within: Overcome Approval Addiction and Compete With Greatness

“The Champion Within doesn’t just teach elite mental skills—it unlocks the spiritual side of performance that’s powerful and gets results.”—Leonard Russell6-year NFL veteran and Rookie of the YearIn a world that demands constant achievement and applause, The Champion Within offers a different way—a return to your true identity, grounded not in performance but in truth and spiritual stability.Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and the HOME identity framework, coach and former professional athlete Ricky Scruggs equips you to heal from past wounds, overcome internal resistance, and lead your life with clarity, courage, and conviction.Inside, you will:Confront the hidden lies and motives behind your drive for success—and learn to redirect that energy toward authentic purpose.Master the inner game by transforming judgment, limiting beliefs, and self-doubt into passion, unlimited possibility, and freedom through an identity-centered mindset.Discover how to live and compete from love and wholeness—where excellence flows naturally from who you are, not what you achieve.Whether you’re a leader, athlete, parent, or just ready for more, this book is your invitation to stop striving and start living from the inside out.Foreword by Jim Murphy, Peak Performance Coach, NY Times Best-Selling Author