How Setbacks Shape Champions: The Untold Side of Making It to the Big Leagues

From back-to-back strikeouts to a historic MLB debut, Houston Astros outfielder Zach Cole's story is a masterclass in resilience, identity, and unwavering belief. In this episode, he reveals how shifting from chasing approval to living with purpose helped him hit a home run on his very first pitch in the majors. 🧠 Subscribe for weekly mindset transformation stories from elite athletes. 💬 What was your biggest takeaway? Drop it in the comments 👇 What You'll Learn: Turning failure into fuel: Zach's mindset shift after a rough AA finish From "baseball player" to a man with purpose: redefining identity The power of faith and surrender in high-performance sports Why mentorship and self-talk shape your breakthrough moments Tools to mentally survive—and thrive—in the minor leagues Meet Matt Hannaford Matt Hannaford is a 25-year veteran MLB agent and founder of Aligned Sports. He's represented Hall of Famers, negotiated blockbuster contracts, and now shares his wisdom weekly on The Most Valuable Agent. Connect with Matt Hannaford: https://www.instagram.com/mfhannaford/ https://www.aligndsports.com/ Subscribe for weekly coaching on the mindset of baseball https://www.youtube.com/@mostvaluableagent #MindsetTips #BaseballMotivation #houstonastros