Jim Morris: It's Never Too Late To Chase A Dream

It's never too late to chase a dream and nobody knows that better than Jim Morris. At age 35, Jim went from high school science teacher to pitching in the Major Leagues for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Nearly 20 years after Disney etched Jim's story into movie history in The Rookie starring Dennis Quaid, Andrew sits down with Jim for a candid conversation about chasing dreams, keeping promises, and the power of believing in yourself.  A few show highlights:0:49 - Jim's story3:15 - Don't let anybody dictate what you are going to do or accomplish5:24 - Leading by example5:52 - Teacher, coach, and bus driver6:14 - Servant leadership7:21 - Jim's MLB tryout9:30 - Navigating the minor leagues and overcoming doubt11:59 - Reflecting on simpler times to overcome adversity13:24 - MLB debut with Tampa Bay Devil Rays13:41 - Support from Wade Boggs, Fred McGriff, Robert Hernandez, and Jose Canseco16:20 - Keeping promises17:24 - Impact of teaching and coaching on Jim's career19:29 - Avoiding negativity20:52 - Power of complementary teammates24:58 - The Rookie movie, Michael Eisner, Disney, and Dennis Quaid26:41 - Leaving a legacy and believing in yourself28:01 - Identifying your strengths and weaknesses30:19 - Parkinson's disease diagnosisFollow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123 and sign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast!

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