Elevate with Mets Ep. 72: "The Dark Side of Performance" ft. Tyran Smith

Resilience isn’t built in the spotlight, it’s forged in the dark.

In this powerful episode, Mets sits down with former professional athlete and long-time friend Tyran to talk about a side of high performance rarely discussed: the setbacks.

We’re diving headfirst into the mental and physical toll of chasing greatness — when you’re not at your best, when your body breaks down, when life off the field throws you off course. Whether it’s injury, burnout, relationship struggles, or the crushing weight of expectation, this conversation is a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to keep going when everything says stop.

Tyran shares an unreal story, playing elite-level footy with a broken and dislocated hand, fingers facing the wrong way, bones nearly protruding through the skin. Most would sit it out. Ty? He strapped it up, got injected, and went back into the fire. Not once. Not twice. Four times.

We unpack:

• The "at all costs" mindset: What fuels it? What are the consequences?

• The fine line between toughness and recklessness

• How to stay mentally sharp when your body isn’t cooperating

• Why Lone Crow coffee is going in the suitcase to Europe

• The difference between pushing through and knowing when to pivot

This episode isn’t just about sport, it’s about life. Because whether you’re on the field, in the gym, running a business, or just trying to get through the day, setbacks are universal. What matters is how you respond.

“The older we get, the better we were” -  but this story isn’t just nostalgia. It’s a masterclass in grit, sacrifice, and perspective.

Real talk. Real lessons. Real stories.If you’ve ever had to pick yourself up when no one’s watching, this one’s for you.

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