Ep. 96 - Ruben Amaro Jr. - From 500 Feet Up to the Dirt

Ruben Amaro Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player with 7 seasons of experience. He won an American League pennant with the Indians and a National League pennant with the Phillies. He was General Manager for the Phillies from 2008- 2015. He has also served as a Major League coach for the Mets and Red Sox. Most recently, he has served as a pre- and post-game analyst for NBC Sports in Philly.   3:40 Harry Kalas and Philadelphia in 1992.  7:46 “You’re not as good as your dad.” 9:41 View it as a challenge, not a negative. 12:27 Creating a fire to prove someone wrong. 15:08 Non-prospect.  16:48 Observing preparation. 18:30 The little things that lead to success. 21:02 Getting caught up and getting out of routines. 23:30 Resetting, overcoming, and being the best bench player. 26:26 Chosen as the last roster spot. 29:03 Every at bat was a gun fight.  31:40 Sitting on the World Series parade float. 33:16 “Another guy who figured out a way to win.” 35:04 Winning is always the challenge.  36:47 Patience and impulsivity. 38:03 Reflecting on Roy Halladay.  41:56 “You get hired to get fired.” 43:53 Still Ruben Amaro Jr.  47:00 “It’s about your connection with the players.”  49:54 Respect in the coach-to-coach relationship. 55:53 The outcome of losing the process.  58:23  Failure as a necessity. 59:57 Taking a step back to go a step further.   Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER https://drrobbell.com/quotes-on-mentaltoughness  If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe and leave a review! Dr. Rob Bell