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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
X | lukewilliams012

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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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Grab yourself a cup of Joe, however you like it and sip it slow while we spend our Friday answering questions only to find more questions. This second edition of Coffee Buzz Friday is brought to you by “A Moment with Mart”. Where guests from around the world send in questions, and Mart has only a few minutes to gather his thoughts and respond with his in-the-moment answer. Happy Friday, ya’ll. One Love.

This week's questions:

• Why do they call it a fast when it goes so slow?
• Would you rather not be able to hear music again or taste food again?
• Are we born for a specific purpose?
• What's one thing you want the next generation to know?

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
08:07 The Art of Solo Shows
10:54 Why do they call it a fast when it goes so slow?
15:55 Would you rather not be able to hear music again or taste food again?
18:34 Are we born for a specific purpose?
25:59 What's one thing you want the next generation to know?

Subscribe to ‘A Moment with Mart’ on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

In this episode, we bring the big lefty, Alex Wood. Alex is well thought out and observant of the world around him. Fortunately, I've been able to know him for a few years now, and considering guests for the show, Woody was a no-brainer. 

Alex Wood
Instagram | awood45
X | awood45

Harvey Martin
Instagram | @harveyjmartin
X | @harveyjmartin
Website | www.harveyjmartin.com
Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Shoutouts
00:33 Fatherhood and Family Dynamics
03:37 The Intersection of Sports and Parenthood
05:46 Discipline and Routine in Sports
11:21 The Role of Discipline in Success
19:58 Balancing Success and Discipline
25:44 Fear and Wisdom in Athletic Careers
25:46 The Foundation of Success
27:20 Defining Success
30:01 The Courage to Pursue Dreams
31:30 Embracing Loneliness in the Journey
36:05 The Importance of Evolving
38:18 The Pressure of Time
40:14 Balancing Presence and Ambition
42:15 The Power of Manifestation
44:20 The Short-Lived Nature of Achievement
47:05 The Journey vs. The Destination
49:17 Sports as a Classroom for Life
50:42 Resilience Through Tough Times
54:41 The Daunting Nature of Starting Over
58:41 Intensity of the Postseason vs. Regular Season
01:01:18 Life Lessons from High-Pressure Situations
01:06:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Companionship

Subscribe to ‘A Moment with Mart’ on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Monday and Thursday.

Duncan is the President and Founder of The butler group. They specialize in developing dealers success in the Powersports industry. Duncan has 20 years of in store dealership experience. He is not a "trainer" but executor of Industry processes with the key component being "He comes from the retail side of the industry!" The Butler Group Atlanta, LLC specializes in departmental management and implementation procedures, sales processes, recruiting, branding, advertising management and inputting operational controls. Duncan Butler’s capacity reaches beyond just the Powersports Industry.

This week is the first ever live broadcast of Coffee Buzz Friday for the MindStrong crew. The boys hopped on Instagram live to take questions and comments throughout the episode, thank you to everyone who joined and contributed and have a great weekend!

Patrick is a world-renowned author and breathing practitioner. Patrick’s current professional affiliations include being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology, a Member of the Physiological Society, a Member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences, a Fellow of Buteyko Professionals International, and a Fellow of the International Academy of Breathing & Health. 

• Matt Laurent - Does it scare you that some of the changes that you find yourself making today, would disappoint the younger unconscious dreamer that you were?
• Do you think that 12/13 year old version of yourself would look up and respect who you are today?
• What single memory or experience that another person has would you most want to import into yourself? 
• What’s something you wanted really bad but once you had it you never used it or it lost it’s value?

Scott is an investigative journalist, anthropologist, and best selling author. He reports on a variety of medical, technological and ethical issues around the world. He is the author of "What Doesn't Kill Us" and "The Wedge" which is scheduled to be released in April. 

Harvey & Steve together again to tackle more questions including a few more from our listeners!

• Danny Phyle asks: Is there a difference between feeling and emotion?
• Chad Nachtigal asks: Can you control vulnerability? 
• Can you have courage without fear?
• What’s something you do by yourself that you would stop doing if people knew every time you did it? 

Cris is a surfing and human performance coach specializing in training, rehab, & surf technique. His professional background pulls from many highly integrative approaches to health and wellness. This has helped Cris to view the body in a very holistic and interconnected manner, whether that be nutritionally, chemically, or mechanically. He feels that when trying to improve upon, or heal the body, it must begin with a whole body approach to wellness.