Ed Mylett says he’s had heart issues and back surgery
"My producer will tell you, I'm sitting here today. I've got at least two teeth that I need a root canal on today. I I've got something wrong with my jaw where I can't really open my mouth to eat. It's enough that I can talk, right? and I've got the flu."
About this episode
Ed Mylett delivers a long, motivational episode structured around two themes: choosing the “road less travelled” and learning to perform under strain. He argues that fear, doubt, anxiety, rejection and isolation are not signs of failure but indicators a listener is attempting something ambitious, and warns against seeking universal support from friends or family for big goals. Mylett repeatedly frames commitment and service to others as ways to sustain momentum and purpose.
He shares a personal anecdote about his sister, who he says has type 1 diabetes and became legally blind from diabetic retinopathy; Mylett recalls discovering an eye doctor neighbour (“Dr. Chang”) who he says helped reverse the vision loss, allowing her to return to teaching.
A mid-episode conversation with guest Dean Graziosi centres on embracing difficult, high-stakes projects. Graziosi describes collaborating with Matthew McConaughey to build an online course and claims the launch drew 2.5 million live viewers on its first day.
Mylett later pivots to “playing hurt”, citing sporting examples and urging listeners to act even while “healing”. He discloses his own current health issues, including flu symptoms, jaw and dental problems, and says he has dealt with heart issues and back surgery while continuing to work. The closing section focuses on self-talk and identity: he urges listeners to distinguish poor performance from self-worth, criticises harsh internal narratives, and weaves in Christian faith language, including a citation from 1 Peter 5:10.
Key takeaways
- Mylett argues fear, doubt, rejection and anxiety are normal features of pursuing ambitious goals, not proof a person is on the “wrong road”.
- He tells a family story in which a neighbour eye doctor helped his sister regain functional vision after diabetes-related sight loss; no clinical detail is provided.
- Guest Dean Graziosi describes approaching Matthew McConaughey to build a course and claims the launch drew 2.5 million live viewers on day one and reached “tens of thousands”.
- Mylett urges “playing hurt” in work and life, saying top performers can act while still healing from setbacks.
- He discloses personal health problems including flu symptoms, jaw and dental issues, and says he has had heart issues and back surgery.
- Mylett argues negative self-talk undermines performance and urges separating identity from isolated mistakes (“that’s not like me”).