Clint Hurdle shares his journey from rock bottom to becoming an author and respected MLB manager, revealing how vulnerability became his greatest strength and sobriety his foundation for success.
• Writing a book required discipline and consistency, with most writing done during flights to maintain family time
• Vulnerability in sharing personal struggles including alcoholism, divorce, and professional failures
• Moving back in with parents in his 30s before climbing to manage two billion-dollar MLB organizations
• Identifying rock bottom as the catalyst for meaningful change in his life
• Recovering alcoholics must prioritize sobriety above everything else for sustainable recovery
• Developing an internal validation system rather than relying on external accolades or championships
• Balancing tradition with innovation in baseball and player development
• Effective coaching requires ensuring players actually hear feedback, not just nod in agreement
• Helping young players by observing first, then sharing experiences rather than dictating approaches
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