599: Darryl Strawberry | Former MLB Player Finds Purpose

From finding power at the plate to being positioned for purpose, Darryl Strawberry has a journey that will inspire you. Darryl is a former MLB player who has played through 16 seasons. With four World Series titles, and is described as a legend by many.

Even though he was immensely successful in his career, his personal life was plagued with addictions, abuse, divorces, cancer, jail-time, and, well, you name it. Darryl then turned his life around, broke through the addictions and pain, and found purpose. He is now an author of the book, Turn Your Season Around, and travels the world speaking to people who are open to unlocking the secrets of their purpose. 

Don’t miss out on this one. Jump in and let’s learn how a former MLB player found his purpose.

Things you will learn in this episode: 
[00:01 - 05:26] Opening Segment 

I introduce today’s guest, Darryl Strawberry

Bio 

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Darryl shares a bit of background on his story

Growing up in a dysfunctional home 

Owing his life and survival to his mother

Greatness leading to destructive behavior 

Happy on the outside, broken on the inside

A desire to get healed

Darryl shares his thoughts on what inspires a desire to change

You know it’s not who you really are

Getting consumed with earthly, empty things 

Realizing all things are finite 

‘Who am I?’ 

[05:27 - 18:21] The Making of Greatness; Working When Everyone is Sleeping

Darryl talks about his time in school and getting into sports

A big dream to play Major League baseball

Proving his dad wrong 

Learning how to become a man - coaching 

An outlet through sports to face the inward pain

A test to Darryl’s talents 

Every season wasn’t great enough 

The training season - when everyone else is sleeping

You need to motivate yourself

Darryl talks about making it to the majors and becoming great 

Greater challenges 

Credited his career to a relationship with his coach

The difference between those who put in the work

Darryl’s advice to what you need to get where you want

The importance of real discipline 

Separating yourself from things that take your focus 

Everything else bucket vs. mindset bucket

Believing in yourself

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[18:22 - 25:53] Former MLB Player Finds Purpose

The defining moment as a player

Getting settled in without a chip on the shoulder 

Not comparing to other people 

Darryl talks about his book and transformation

From living the fast life to finding healing and peace

Finding a relationship with Christ 

Everyone can live in the fullness of who they are

You’re not alone

The moment that Darryl turned his life around 

The human experience

When you start searching for something bigger, you find it

Realizing material wealth is empty - there’s a better way

Who are you when the team and the cheers go away?

[25:54- 30:44] Closing Segment

How to find the book 

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ThE RaNdOm ROunD

How to engage with Darryl

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Final words 

Tweetable Quotes: 
“I might have looked great on the outside as far as talent-wise, and the way I was performing, it looked like I was happy on the outside, but on the inside I was broken... ” - Darryl Strawberry

“It doesn’t matter how much talent you have; great players and great athletes are always working when everyone else is sleeping.” - Darryl Strawberry

“I was more concerned about the happiness I had within. Happiness comes from aligning myself with a relationship with God, it doesn’t come from stuff.” - Darryl Strawberry

“Who are you…? The thing is, your name is never gonna change, the team is gonna go away, the crowds are gonna go away, the cheering is gonna go away; then who are you?” - Darryl Strawberry

Resources Mentioned:

Turn Your Season Around

Connect with Darryl on Instagram and Facebook. Go check out https://findingyourway.com/ and start learning more about finding your way.

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