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Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business | Ed Latimore

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Professional boxer Ed Latimore talks about his inspiring journey from growing up in Pittsburgh’s housing projects during the crack epidemic to earning a physics degree and overcoming addiction. In this episode, Ed shares raw insights from his book, Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: Boxing and the Art of Life, diving into the challenges of poverty, the psychological traps of subsidized housing, the impact of corporal punishment, and how boxing gave him discipline and community. Ed also opens up about his battle with alcoholism and offers practical advice for those struggling with addiction. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about resilience, pattern recognition, and transforming your life against all odds.

CHAPTERS
(00:00 - Introduction)
(01:02 - Growing Up in the Projects: Life During the Crack Epidemic)
(03:11 - The Systemic Traps of Subsidized Housing)
(06:13 - How Childhood Beatings Shaped Ed’s View on Boxing)
(09:01 - Boxing as a Path to Discipline and Community)
(14:48 - Why Ed Rejects Corporal Punishment)
(24:43 - Writing Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: A Memoir with Purpose)
(26:54 - Discovering His Intelligence Through Boxing and Education)
(33:08 - From Boxing to a Physics Degree: Ed’s Academic Journey)
(37:18 - How Intelligence Kept Ed from Self-Destruction)
(44:01 - Overcoming Alcoholism: Ed’s Strategies for Recovery)
(53:15 - Final Thoughts and Book Details)

ED LATIMORE'S LINKS:
📖 Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Lessons-Hurt-Business-Boxing/dp/0593716361/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20
🌐 Ed Latimore's web site: https://edlatimore.com/
🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/edlatimore
CONNECT & FOLLOW AARON RENN:
🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/aaron_renn
🌐 Newsletter - In-depth cultural analysis: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

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Professional boxer Ed Latimore talks about his inspiring journey from growing up in Pittsburgh’s housing projects during the crack epidemic to earning a physics degree and overcoming addiction. In this episode, Ed shares raw insights from his book, Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: Boxing and the Art of Life, diving into the challenges of poverty, the psychological traps of subsidized housing, the impact of corporal punishment, and how boxing gave him discipline and community. Ed also opens up about his battle with alcoholism and offers practical advice for those struggling with addiction. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about resilience, pattern recognition, and transforming your life against all odds.

CHAPTERS
(00:00 - Introduction)
(01:02 - Growing Up in the Projects: Life During the Crack Epidemic)
(03:11 - The Systemic Traps of Subsidized Housing)
(06:13 - How Childhood Beatings Shaped Ed’s View on Boxing)
(09:01 - Boxing as a Path to Discipline and Community)
(14:48 - Why Ed Rejects Corporal Punishment)
(24:43 - Writing Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: A Memoir with Purpose)
(26:54 - Discovering His Intelligence Through Boxing and Education)
(33:08 - From Boxing to a Physics Degree: Ed’s Academic Journey)
(37:18 - How Intelligence Kept Ed from Self-Destruction)
(44:01 - Overcoming Alcoholism: Ed’s Strategies for Recovery)
(53:15 - Final Thoughts and Book Details)

ED LATIMORE'S LINKS:
📖 Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Lessons-Hurt-Business-Boxing/dp/0593716361/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=theurban-20
🌐 Ed Latimore's web site: https://edlatimore.com/
🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/edlatimore
CONNECT & FOLLOW AARON RENN:
🐦 Twitter/X: https://x.com/aaron_renn
🌐 Newsletter - In-depth cultural analysis: https://www.aaronrenn.com/

  continue reading

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