A Moment with Mart

Episode 6- The mini-series "The Art of Something" comes to a finish with my good friend Jp Martinez.

It's hard to put into words what this guy means to me. I first met Jp on a phone call near the end of 2020. I was anticipating a role with the San Francisco Giants; he was the assistant pitching coach then. I believe he thought we were having a short introduction, whereas I was under the impression we were having an interview.

Needless to say, he asked me about a specific certification I had on my resume. I had no idea what the certification was, and my heart started to beat so quickly that I figured I just needed to tell him the truth. I told him to disregard it and told him I didn't know what it was (I did pass the test for the certification, just so you know). He genuinely laughed, and it was at that moment that I knew I would love the guy. Over the next four years, he would become my big brother and a man I grew deep reverence for.

We spent every day of spring training meditating during sunrise from 2021 to 2024. In those moments, I got to experience this man's depth and wisdom. He is calm yet tenacious. Patient but competitive. His ability to listen is second to none, but what stands about above all within his leadership is that he cares. He has since become the head pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants and will lead their staff during the 2025 campaign. A forever student, sit back and enjoy my conversation with Mr. Miyagi of coaching, Mr. Jp Martinez.

One Love

Harv

Grab yourself a cup of Joe, however you like it and sip it slow while we spend our Friday answering questions only to find more questions. This second edition of Coffee Buzz Friday is brought to you by “A Moment with Mart”. Where guests from around the world send in questions, and Mart has only a few minutes to gather his thoughts and respond with his in-the-moment answer. Happy Friday, ya’ll. One Love.

This week's questions:

• What makes you feel vulnerable?
• Do you have an easy or difficult time letting go of the past?
• What does a great day look like to you?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes 06:12 What makes you feel vulnerable? 12:59 Do you have an easy or difficult time letting go of the past? 17:35 What does a great day look like to you?

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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Connection 02:59 The Journey Beyond Baseball 06:03 Understanding Perspectives in Sports 08:57 The Impact of Entrepreneurship 12:03 Finding and Using Your Voice 15:00 The Transition to Media and Broadcasting 18:01 Learning and Developing Skills 21:08 Navigating Nerves and Imposter Syndrome 24:04 Preparation and Connection with Players 29:59 Building Trust and Authentic Connections 31:46 The Challenges of Travel in Baseball 33:56 The Lessons of Travel and Exploration 36:45 Adapting Communication Across Cultures 38:57 Embracing Uncomfortable Situations 39:36 The Value of Time and Intentionality 42:10 Navigating the Information Era 43:59 Creating Space for Silence and Reflection 48:41 The Container of Consciousness 52:55 The Importance of Community and Connection

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