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 story
3:15 - Don't let anybody dictate what you are going to do or accomplish
5:24 - Leading by example
5:52 - Teacher, coach, and bus driver
6:14 - Servant leadership
7:21 - Jim's MLB tryout
9:30 - Navigating the minor leagues and overcoming doubt
11:59 - Reflecting on simpler times to overcome adversity
13:24 - MLB debut with Tampa Bay Devil Rays
13:41 - Support from Wade Boggs, Fred McGriff, Robert Hernandez, and Jose Canseco
16:20 - Keeping promises
17:24 - Impact of teaching and coaching on Jim's career
19:29 - Avoiding negativity
20:52 - Power of complementary teammates
24:58 - The Rookie movie, Michael Eisner, Disney, and Dennis Quaid
26:41 - Leaving a legacy and believing in yourself
28:01 - Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
30:19 - Parkinson's disease diagnosis

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