In this episode, we bring the big lefty, Alex Wood. Alex is well thought out and observant of the world around him. Fortunately, I've been able to know him for a few years now, and considering guests for the show, Woody was a no-brainer. 

  Alex has accumulated 12 Major League Baseball Seasons so far in his career and has been to three World Series, winning one of them with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. A Major League All-Star, we dive deep into the intentions behind discipline.    He brings a tenacity and focus to his craft that is primarily credited to the mundane consistency of following the process. However, the articulation of breaking down experiences continuously stands out to me when speaking with him. It's hard to substitute experience under extreme pressure in any field, and Alex has had a front-row seat to some of the most intense environments created in sports. Alex has a soothing aura in those paramount moments as he attributes his success to the basic principles of focusing attention on daily work.   

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Shoutouts 00:33 Fatherhood and Family Dynamics 03:37 The Intersection of Sports and Parenthood 05:46 Discipline and Routine in Sports 11:21 The Role of Discipline in Success 19:58 Balancing Success and Discipline 25:44 Fear and Wisdom in Athletic Careers 25:46 The Foundation of Success 27:20 Defining Success 30:01 The Courage to Pursue Dreams 31:30 Embracing Loneliness in the Journey 36:05 The Importance of Evolving 38:18 The Pressure of Time 40:14 Balancing Presence and Ambition 42:15 The Power of Manifestation 44:20 The Short-Lived Nature of Achievement 47:05 The Journey vs. The Destination 49:17 Sports as a Classroom for Life 50:42 Resilience Through Tough Times 54:41 The Daunting Nature of Starting Over 58:41 Intensity of the Postseason vs. Regular Season 01:01:18 Life Lessons from High-Pressure Situations 01:06:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Companionship

 

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