Inspiring Lives

Eric Cressey (@ericcressey)is a highly sought-after coach for athletes at all levels and perhaps best known for his extensive work with baseball players, with more than one hundred professional players and coaches traveling to train in his facilities.We chat to Eric about his approach to coaching, starting his business and what it takes to deliver results as a coach, athlete and entrepreneur.In this episode we cover:The inception of Eric Cressey Performance [0:02:18]Prioritizing and making working out part of your identity [0:05:40]Managing work ethic, balance and priorities [0:08:39]Becoming a coach and the need for variety in athlete development [0:14:39]Leveraging your marketable skills, rather than your passion [0:18:20]Seek failure, remain disciplined and be hungry to learn [0:20:04]Adapting the coaching process to the learner’s context [0:23:01]Leveraging coaches and experts, but controlling you outcomes [0:27:01]How Eric Cressey curates learnings and professional development [0:31:46]Hiring: cultural f