SAX IN THE MORNING
Steve Sax, known by many for his phenomenal 14 year career as a major league baseball player where he was a 5-time All-Star, Rookie of the Year and 2-time World Series champion, hosts his podcast with the familiarity and experience that comes from playing on such great teams as the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s. In addition, playing under such iconic coaches as Tony LaRussa and Tommy Lasorda, Steve gained invaluable life lessons through sports. After his playing career he found success not only as a coach and broadcaster but also as a financial consultant, author, motivational speaker and executive/life coach. You’ll find “Sax in the Morning” shorts, weekly, that will focus on the motivation necessary to get your game plan for the day set with the right tone to accomplish those goals you have for success. Let each episode start your day with the right mindset, and help you make the shift to persevere through the challenges and to follow your emotional heart to reach your dreams.
SAX IN THE MORNING
Betting on Himself: How Juan Soto and the New York Mets Won BIG!
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Turning down a $440 million contract might sound crazy, but for baseball star Juan Soto, it was a leap of faith that paid off in a monumental way. Join me, Steve Sax, as I dive into the inspiring journey of Soto, who trusted his instincts and went on to sign a groundbreaking $765 million deal with the New York Mets. This episode is a celebration of self-belief and risk-taking, drawing a parallel between Soto's remarkable decision and my own life-changing choice to pursue a professional baseball career straight out of high school. Together, we'll explore the power of believing in our potential and the incredible rewards that can come when we bet on ourselves.
From my early days with the LA Dodgers to my experiences as an author and motivational speaker, my story is a testament to the transformative impact of self-confidence and persistence. Whether you're at a crossroads in your life or grappling with self-doubt, this episode fuels motivation and encouragement to help you listen to your inner voice. Learn why sometimes the best decision is to trust yourself, just like Soto did, and watch as opportunities unfold beyond your wildest dreams. Subscribe, share, and get ready for a motivational boost that could change your perspective on taking risks and pursuing your dreams.
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00:04 - Steve Sax (Host)
Your daily game plan for success. It's Sax in the Morning, Steve Sax.
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Hi, steve Sax. Here with Sax in the Morning, your weekly dose of motivation, inspirational stories and tips for personal empowerment. And today, with baseball, spring training is underway.I wanted to talk about a topic I feel very strongly about, and that is having the confidence to bet on yourself. And to do that, I thought we'd talk a little bit about one of the biggest stories of this offseason. If you're a big baseball fan, you know about this. It is the most lucrative stories of someone betting on themselves I've ever seen. I'm talking, of course, about Juan Soto. So, for those of you who weren't paying attention, juan Soto signed a 15-year $765 million contract in the offseason with the New York Mets. So to say, steve Cohen has got a few donuts in his pocket. Yeah, I guess that's pretty much the truth. Let me say that one more time. $765 million Okay, that's a 765.765 ofa billion, so that's some serious money. It's by far the biggest contract ever in baseball and, frankly, it's the biggest contract in all of American professional sports. What is so fascinating about it is it comes just two and a half years after Juan Soto turned down a record-breaking contract that would have been $440 million over 15 years with the Washington Nats. And I'll tell you when he turned that down, I thought man, is this dude crazy? $440 million over 15 years and you're turning that down. But you know what happened is Juan Soto. He bet on himself and he won big. He turned down the sure thing in a situation he wasn't happy with. Look, obviously there would have been nothing wrong with him going ahead and signing that contract with Washington, if that's what he wanted to do, but he didn't trust that the Nats were going to continue to invest in the team and would be a contender for the bulk of his career. On top of that, he wanted to prove his worth and hit the open market. So if you haven't done the math already, that bet turned out to be just an extra $325 million for Juan Soto. That's not bad for a guy believing in his own abilities and his own worth, and this is a principle that has been so important in my life. When I was in high school, I had, not my varsity coach, but one of my coaches after I was drafted by the Dodgers. Very well-meaning, he came to me and said that he was afraid if I didn't go to college that I would be back driving a truck in just three years. Well, guess what? Three years later, I wasn't driving a truck. I was playing with the LA Dodgers in the World Series against the Yankees in Yankee Stadium. And at the end of my career with the Dodgers, I was on deck when Kirk Gibson hit one of the most iconic home runs in World Series history, and I was fortunate that we won two world championships there and the rookie of the year, and I went to five All-Star games, so betting on myself, and that's something that really did pay off for me. I'm glad I didn't go to college Not that I'm not for college, because I am, but I wanted to bet on myself at the early part of my life and it turned out to work.
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And I've continued to bet on myself as an author, a broadcaster, a motivational speaker and an entrepreneur. So what's the point of all this? What in the world does Juan Soto, making nearly a billion dollars as a right fielder, have to do with you or my life? It's a simple and straightforward lesson, and I don't tell you this to impress you. I tell you this to impress upon you If you have a big decision in your life and you're scared of the unknown or doubting your words. When you know deep down inside that you've got that talent and the drive to make your dreams, then you got to go for it. There's nothing more simpler than that. Don't listen to the doubt. Listen to that voice that knows you have what it takes, because if you're going to make a big bet, it might as well be on yourself.
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And that is my short for today. If you like what you heard, give us a positive review, subscribe and share. Also, remember that the Sax in the Morning swag is now available on my Instagram site. Go to saxinthemorning underscore podcast. You'll see it right there on the Instagram and just hit the link. Everything's there Mugs, hats, tumblers, you name it.