005: Tommy Watkins: A career of persistence, passion, and, um, bobble-butts




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Summary: In this episode learn how persistence has paid off and how failing is just part of the sport he made his life. Tommy Watkins and I have a pretty laid back talk about his career, what made him cry, and who is inspiring him right now! Oh and did I mention he signed his own booty about 500 times. Enjoy! In this show learn about: How many years he spent in the minors before getting his call up to the Majors His coaching style with the Minnesota Twins Minor League team Who inspires him now Why he has the most famous a$$ in the world Who his locker was next to when he got called up How to deal with failing 70% of the time Quiz on Fire: He played for the Twins so does he know anything about REAL twins? Quote on Fire: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phillipians 4:13 “Find greatness within.” Book on Fire: The Last Hero Connect with Tommy: Twitter: @tommywatkins Athlete on Fire resources inspired by Tommy Watkin's interview: Minnesota Twins- The organization he has been with his whole career. Muhammad Ali Center - Mentioned as an inspiring place on the show. Fitness on Fire I interviewed Tommy before the Fitness on Fire concept was born. Don’t worry though, we will have baseball specific training in the future.