In this episode, Miles speaks with long-time friend, Kyle Mora. Kyle shares his story, as he explores the relationships and experiences present within his life that reenforced the importance of intention, mindfulness, and preparation. As a result of the shifts made within Kyle's mindset given his newfound perspective on both sports and life, his increased ability to fully tap into the potential present within him allowed him to receive a baseball scholarship to the University of California- San Diego and fulfill his goal of playing baseball at the collegiate level. Kyle details his initial experience as a key contributor on the pitching staff at UCSD, and speaks on how the departure of his pitching coach and mentor marked the beginning of a period that would prove to be difficult for him. Kyle explains how injuries and strained relationships within the program affected his ability to contribute to the team, leaving him stuck and confused in regards to fulfilling what felt like his true purpose between the lines.
Periods of self-doubt and a number of moments filled with angst followed, forcing Kyle to realize that he needed to bet on himself and continue to carve his own path if baseball would be something that would remain within his future. Kyle speaks on the series of events which led to him graduating college early in order to leave UCSD and continue his collegiate baseball career. Through displaying grit and an expanded mindset, Kyle was able to receive an offer to play baseball at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, where he would go on to be a key asset to the LMU Lions who would qualify and play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Regional in 2019. Kyle shares the lessons that he has learned up to this point within his journey, and outlines how having a strong community behind him allowed him to regain the infectious confidence that he is known for.
