Topics and Insights

​Choosing the Pros Over College:

• The thought process behind signing into professional baseball straight out of high school and the pressures I faced as a young man trying to find myself. 

• ​Balancing the allure of the major leagues against the conventional path of attending college.

 

Navigating the Minor Leagues:

• The trials and tribulations faced during the journey through the minor leagues.

• The unique challenges and lessons learned in the highly competitive world of professional baseball.
   

Resilience Amidst Adversity:

• Enduring four arm surgeries and the physical and mental toll it took.

• How each setback became an opportunity to showcase resilience and unwavering determination.
   

Youth Athlete vs. Bullying:

• Discussing the unique dynamic of being a celebrated youth athlete while facing childhood bullying.

• Insights into how sports success did not shield me from the challenges of serious bullying.
   

Transition to Film Industry:

• The pivotal decision to enter the film industry post-baseball.

• Overcoming challenges and finding success in a new and creative, and overtly competitive field.
   

Extrinsic Pressure and Mental Health:

• Candid insights into dealing with extrinsic pressure and attacks by individuals with borderline personality disorder.

• How these experiences shaped my mental health and personal growth.
   

Alcoholism, Addiction, and Recovery:

• Opening up about struggles with alcoholism and addiction. 

• Personal journey towards self-discovery, seeking recovery, and maintaining sobriety.
   

Overcoming Adversity and Inspiring Resilience:

• Sharing the strategies and mindset shifts that helped overcome addiction.

• Insights into the ongoing journey of self-improvement, resilience, and inspiring others to embrace their own path to recovery.

• Details on how I shifted my life entirely: From Extrinsic living to Intrinsic Living and the deep dive I took into psychology, human behavior, neuroscience, personality traits, nutrition, and the importance of self awareness. 

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I offer engaging narratives on human behavior, resilience, personal growth, and the power of embracing one's unique journey.