JoshTalks #8 - Otto Knust

At 18, he lives with a clarity and rhythm many of us admire. His days are steady—guided by values, routines, and relationships that give him peace and joy. Underneath it all, most everything is built around baseball.

For him, the thought of life without the game feels unknown, maybe even unsettling. And yet, his story reflects something bigger: how so many of us anchor who we are in one pursuit. A job. A role. A sport. A dream. A person. What happens when that anchor shifts—through injury, rejection, technology, or simply time?

This conversation is not just about baseball. It’s about identity, resilience, and how fragile life can feel when everything rests on one foundation. It’s an invitation—for teens and parents—to listen together, and to consider what it looks like to build a sense of self that’s both grounded and free.