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(#10) MLB Pitcher Cory Gearrin: How He Beat the Odds Again and Again
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In this episode, we meet former Major League pitcher Corey Gearrin who relays a 20-minute conversation that changed his life. As an un-recruited, un-drafted ballplayer who beat the odds at every level, this piece of advice not only launched his professional baseball career, it taught him something priceless about himself.
Cory spent 10 seasons in the bigs with the Braves, Giants, Yankees and others based on a mindset of owning your dream. He explains what that means and more. So if you like perseverance, underdogs, real-world inspiration, or baseball, stick around because Cory's story has something for you.
And by the way, his Twitter feed @CoryGearrin is a must-follow. But for now let's hear the tale that typifies what The Great Unfamous is all about.
These are Cory's lessons:
7:39 -- Google your dream
8:36 -- Own your dream
9:20 -- My first break
11:46 -- A fire ignites
19:21 -- The day that broke me
24:15 -- I'm never gonna put my happiness in someone else's hands again
27:20 -- Making a mental adjustment
29:25 -- What's throwing mid-70s mean?
32:44 -- Coach Robert's offer
39:47 -- An unexpected call from Tampa
42:05 -- Coach Robert's advice
45:22 -- Saying no to fear
48:26 -- Betting it all on myself
53:31 -- From un-drafted to 4th Round
57:14 -- What now?
1:03:52 -- What would make Cory proud?
1:06:28 -- Honor the best possible version of yourself
Contact Cory Gearrin:
Twitter @CoryGearrin
Instagram @CoryGearrin
LinkedIN profile
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