Live Life By Design with Jeff Mendez

Author: Jeff Mendez

Welcome to "Live Life by Design with Jeff Mendez," a podcast for personal and professional growth! Jeff is a seasoned leader with a strong background in sales, operations, and investment, known for transforming a company's revenue from 30M to over 1B. Hes also provided affordable housing to 41,000 families, co-owns Green Light Restaurant Group, and is a fervent supporter of early-stage investments. Join us as Jeff interviews experts, sharing insights and strategies to propel you forward. Whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking growth, this is your resource for inspiration and practical advice. Subscribe, connect in the comments, and follow us on social media for more! Live your life by design, not by default. Join Jeff Mendez on this journey, and lets build a life and career that truly reflects your aspirations and potential! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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From Strikeouts to Second Chances: Doc Gooden’s Raw Redemption Story | LLBD #66
Episode 66
Thursday, 2 October, 2025

In this inspiring episode of Live Life by Design, Jeff Mendez sits down with MLB legend Dwight “Doc” Gooden for an unforgettable conversation on greatness, mistakes, and redemption.From growing up in Tampa with his nephew Gary Sheffield to facing Pete Rose in the majors, and ultimately battling addiction—Doc opens up about it all. His honesty, grit, and comeback story will move anyone who’s ever struggled with failure, purpose, or identity.Whether you're chasing dreams or fighting demons, this episode reminds you: it's never too late to rewrite your story.Key Moments:00:00 Welcome + Intro to Doc00:31 Childhood & falling in love with baseball02:48 Realizing he could go pro08:13 Baseball idols: Pete Rose & Nolan Ryan13:34 Battling addiction & breaking cycles19:27 Turning pain into purpose21:56 Why they call him "Doc"29:35 The one thing he'd get back30:23 His mom & the person he'd hug again31:42 Final advice: Live life by design Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.