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Eric Cressey (@ericcressey)is a highly sought-after coach for athletes at all levels and perhaps best known for his extensive work with baseball players, with more than one hundred professional players and coaches traveling to train in his facilities.We chat to Eric about his approach to coaching, starting his business and what it takes to deliver results as a coach, athlete and entrepreneur.In this episode we cover:The inception of Eric Cressey Performance [0:02:18]Prioritizing and making working out part of your identity [0:05:40]Managing work ethic, balance and priorities [0:08:39]Becoming a coach and the need for variety in athlete development [0:14:39]Leveraging your marketable skills, rather than your passion [0:18:20]Seek failure, remain disciplined and be hungry to learn [0:20:04]Adapting the coaching process to the learner’s context [0:23:01]Leveraging coaches and experts, but controlling you outcomes [0:27:01]How Eric Cressey curates learnings and professional development [0:31:46]Hiring: cultural fit versus talent [0:34:41]Workout design for the intended outcome [0:37:20]Being consistent and ways to focus your training on longevity [0:40:16]Focusing on the right priorities at the right time [0:44:21]Key learnings Eric has taken away from his clients and books [0:45:49]Eric’s view on the current strength education industry [0:50:29]Selected links and books from the episodeBook: Legacy by James KerrLink: PubMedLink: Precision NutritionLink: EXOSBook: Conscious Coaching by Brett BartholomewWhere to find Eric CresseyInstagram: @ericcresseyTwitter: @EricCresseyWebsite: EricCressey.comOther linksLean more about Athletic GreensSubscribe To NewsletterSubscribe on Apple PodcastsFollow us on SpotifySubscribe on Google Podcast