The world of professional athletes is completely foreign to most of us. The concept of your body as your business and your performance being directly linked to your paycheck is completely outside of anything most of us have ever experienced as knowledge workers. For most of us, we wake up to a todo list of tasks, and it’s unclear if we’re winning or losing, what the score is–and is anyone even keeping score? My guest on this week’s podcast shares how he’s taken his experiences as professional baseball player of the field and into office life. Listen and learn How to find a flow state in your work Why you need a clear goal and to push outside your comfort zone The importance of finding your “why” at work Links Derin’s podcast ABOUT OUR GUEST Derin McMains is a former professional baseball player who was drafted in the 11th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball Draft by the San Francisco Giants. He spent six seasons in the Giants’ minor league system, earning the Harry S. Jordan Award for the Giants’ best spring training rookie in 2006. Currently, he serves Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel