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018 - Luke Williams - Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Player

Release Date: 03/10/2025

A Moment with Mart

This week's questions: - What is education? - Do knowledge and understanding make you content and happy as a person? - Why do we strive for perfection if it is not attainable? Harvey Martin Instagram | X | Website | Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | | Breathe. Focus. Excel | | Mitch Bauer Instagram | X | Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Coffee Buzz, Mitch 01:11 What is education? 16:45 Do knowledge and understanding make you content and happy as a person? 22:30 Why do we strive for perfection if it is not attainable? Subscribe to 'A Moment...

036 - Jakob Junis - Major League Baseball Pitcher Cleveland Guardians

A Moment with Mart

This week we have the smooth, soft-spoken, prominent-hearted legend, Jakob Junis. It has taken quite awhile to get the big fella on the podcast, but the winds finally made it in our favor. As he was in Minnesota to play the Twins, nature called for rain and thunderstorms. With the cancellation of a ball game, the boys got to sit down, have coffee, and talk about life. Junis is a family man who knows his way around Major League Baseball. With parts of nine seasons in the show, we break down the path. His ability to articulate his early days in the league to where he is now relates to many...

012 - Coffee Buzz Friday

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035 - Darin Ruf - Former MLB Player, Current College Baseball Coach and Dad

A Moment with Mart

This week, we have Darin Ruf on the show. Coach Ruf is currently coaching with the Omaha Mavericks. Previously, he was navigating life in Major League Baseball. With a career that took him across the country, he even found himself overseas. Spending a few years playing in Korea, Darin had a long and successful 15-year professional career. He brings a unique perspective with 9 seasons in the Major Leagues as he embarks on life after ball. We do a bit of storytelling and exchanging lessons, which turned our talk to lean more philosophical. Darin deep dives into the recognition of a...

011 - Coffee Buzz Friday

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034 - Tyler Beede - Entrepreneur, Professional Athlete and Creative Guru

A Moment with Mart

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033 - Steve McGuiggan - Co-Founder, Chief Culture Officer and Director of Baseball for Minnesota Mash

A Moment with Mart

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A Moment with Mart

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032 - Steven Martyn - The Sacred Gardener, M.A. (Traditional Plant Use), Author, Writer and Visionary

A Moment with Mart

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This week we have Luke Williams, Major League Baseball player for the Atlanta Braves join the show.

Luke was originally drafted out of high school to the Philadelphia Phillies and eventually debuted with them in 2021. Since then, he has made appearances with numerous teams, such as the Giants, Marlins and Dodgers.

Luke and I had a brief stint together in San Francisco in the summer of 2022. One of my first memories of Luke was a hike in Cleveland, Ohio. He didn’t talk much, but he had a camera with him as I observed him observing. I noticed a calm presence and keen eye for nature. His awareness and depth of thought sparked my curiosity. We became friends and have stayed in touch ever since.

The guy is a speedster on the diamond but a stoic in thought. We discussed flow state, maturity, and evolution of performance. Enjoy this discussion with the California native.

Luke Williams
Instagram | luke__williams0
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcasting Journey
02:52 The Art of Vulnerability and Comedy
06:12 Musical Collaborations and Creative Ventures
09:02 Experiences in Europe and Cultural Reflections
11:55 Transitioning from High School to Professional Baseball
15:04 Navigating Fame and Relationships in Sports
17:57 The Invisible Prison of Early Success
21:03 Lessons from Adversity in Sports
23:55 The Importance of Presence and Mindfulness
26:57 Exploring Authenticity Beyond Baseball
29:58 Performance Under Pressure and Letting Go
34:06 The Essence of Presence in Sports
37:59 Finding Balance: The Monk and the Athlete
42:17 The Power of Breath and Routine
45:05 Navigating Chaos: The Bench Player's Journey
50:19 Energy Management: The Long Game
54:56 The Illusion of the Show: Staying Focused
01:06:57 The Meaning of Perspective
01:07:55 Exploring Perspectives on Faith and Reality
01:12:14 The Evolution of Personal Perspective
01:15:52 Fear as a Driving Force
01:20:48 Conquering Fear and Its Impact
01:25:52 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:30:55 Lessons from the Big Leagues and Beyond

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