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Nov 26 2020

Episode 159: Gary Sheffield, Jr.

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!!!

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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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Jamy Bechler is the author of The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.

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