This week we have Luke Williams, Major League Baseball player for the Atlanta Braves join the show. 

Luke was originally drafted out of high school to the Philadelphia Phillies and eventually debuted with them in 2021. Since then, he has made appearances with numerous teams, such as the Giants, Marlins and Dodgers. 

Luke and I had a brief stint together in San Francisco in the summer of 2022. One of my first memories of Luke was a hike in Cleveland, Ohio. He didn’t talk much, but he had a camera with him as I observed him observing. I noticed a calm presence and keen eye for nature. His awareness and depth of thought sparked my curiosity. We became friends and have stayed in touch ever since. 

The guy is a speedster on the diamond but a stoic in thought. We discussed flow state, maturity, and evolution of performance. Enjoy this discussion with the California native. 

 

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey 02:52 The Art of Vulnerability and Comedy 06:12 Musical Collaborations and Creative Ventures 09:02 Experiences in Europe and Cultural Reflections 11:55 Transitioning from High School to Professional Baseball 15:04 Navigating Fame and Relationships in Sports 17:57 The Invisible Prison of Early Success 21:03 Lessons from Adversity in Sports 23:55 The Importance of Presence and Mindfulness 26:57 Exploring Authenticity Beyond Baseball 29:58 Performance Under Pressure and Letting Go 34:06 The Essence of Presence in Sports 37:59 Finding Balance: The Monk and the Athlete 42:17 The Power of Breath and Routine 45:05 Navigating Chaos: The Bench Player's Journey 50:19 Energy Management: The Long Game 54:56 The Illusion of the Show: Staying Focused 01:06:57 The Meaning of Perspective 01:07:55 Exploring Perspectives on Faith and Reality 01:12:14 The Evolution of Personal Perspective 01:15:52 Fear as a Driving Force 01:20:48 Conquering Fear and Its Impact 01:25:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery 01:30:55 Lessons from the Big Leagues and Beyond

 

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