Gary Sheffield, Jr. is a writer at Outkick.com. He is a former college baseball player and the son of the legendary Gary Sheffield, Sr. who hit more than 500 homeruns during his career.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Picking out Jordan shoes with Derek Jeter
• Having a famous dad
• Getting a trash can thrown at him by Randy Johnson
• His uncle Dwight "Doc" Gooden
• What he's learned about fame
• Seeing other people's perspectives
• The Southwest Airlines culture

... And so much more!!!

Resources, Books, and Links

• Website: Outkick.com
• Instagram: @GarySheffieldJr
• Twitter: @GarySheffieldJr
• Archive of Gary's Outkick Articles: Outkick.com/author/gary-sheffield-jr

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Clark Kellogg (College Basketball Analyst) – Episode 149
• Adrian Griffin (Toronto Raptors assistant coach) – Episode 141
• Mike Lombardi (Former NFL General Manager) – Episode 138
• Kaya Jones (former Pussycat Doll singer) – Episode 115
• Phil Hellmuth (15x World Champion Poker Player) – Episode 108
• Nicole Arbour (Comedian & Entertainer) – Episode 088
• Larry Winget (Pitbull of Personal Development) – Episode 054
• Kevin Harrington (original shark on "Shark Tank") – Episode 024
• Dwane Casey (2018 NBA Coach of the Year) – Episode 001

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