Chase is a man whose soul is on fire. I’m proud to call him my best friend for 25 years.

He had an incredible baseball career, playing until he was 35 years old. At one time, he was the oldest minor-leaguer not to log any Big-League time.

Now a hitting coach in the Texas Rangers organization, Chase shares his journey and mindset in this wide-ranging interview. We cover:

• The night Chase & I met

• How we became notorious in high school

• Being drafted in the 34th round of the MLB Draft

• Living on a Minor League salary

• Facing adversity in Brooklyn, NY

• Self-reflection and self-awareness

• Making adjustments after being the problem kid

• How he coaches 20-year old millionaires

• Molding young men

• Who were his role models (and anti-role models)

• Focusing on the journey, not the destination

• The time he came closest to a Big League call-up

• How he developed uncommon habits

• Separating yourself from the pack

• Maintaining a beginner’s mind

• Surrounding yourself with good energy

• Attacking life with a sense of urgency

• The most impressive person he’s ever met

• Getting around elite people

• Controlling your thoughts

• Transmuting sexual energy

• Becoming a human catalyst

• Balancing work & family

• Becoming high-value

• How he makes hard decisions

• Trusting your gut

• Seeking wisdom

• Having the humility to ask questions

• Getting smarter and wiser

• The importance of mentors

• A day in the life of a pro baseball coach

• Meditation and Prayer

• Why practice gratitude

• Talking to God

• Chase’s relationship with God

• Getting ejected in his last game

• The retirement letter he wrote

• Iron sharpens iron