Eric Ferguson: From Pro Baseball to Global Transformation & High-Performance Coaching
Welcome back to David’s Saturday Night Sit Back (DSNSB)! Tonight, we dive into an extraordinary conversation with Eric Ferguson (@full_potential_living) —a former Division I baseball player turned world traveler, high-performance coach, and entrepreneur.
Eric’s journey is one of radical transformation. After dedicating 20 years to baseball—playing for teams like the Alpine Cowboys, Gateway Grizzlies, Trinidad Triggers, and Salina Stockade—he made the shocking decision to walk away from the sport entirely. What happened next? A complete reinvention.
Eric took a career break, traveling across six European countries, teaching in Botswana, spending 44 days in Nepal, and studying yoga in India—all in pursuit of one question: Who am I?
Fast forward to 2022, Eric launched Full Potential Living in Denver, Colorado, helping entrepreneurs optimize their business success without sacrificing their health, happiness, or relationships.
If you’re feeling lost, uninspired, or just looking to level up, this episode is packed with life-changing insights to help you ignite your internal fire and create a life you love.
Episode Chapters:
⏳ 0:00 - Introduction – What does it mean to live your full potential? Eric and I break it down from a practical standpoint.
🧑🤝🧑 12:00 - "Who Are You?" – Eric answers the fundamental question that changed his life.
🧘 29:00 - A Meditation on the Past – We take a deep dive into childhood memories and self-reflection.
⚾ 45:45 - Eric’s High School Years & Baseball Journey – How he navigated introversion and honed his athletic skills.
🚪 1:00:00 - Walking Away from Baseball & Family Dynamics – Why Eric ended his career and how it shaped his relationships with his mom, dad, and brother.
🌍 1:15:00 - Connection to Nature, Community & Spirituality – How Eric’s views on God, purpose, and vision evolved over time.
🎙️ 1:24:00 - Podcast Mission Alignment – Eric asks how this episode fits into the mission of DSNSB and shares how Full Potential Living connects.
🍻 1:37:00 - Eric’s Journey with Alcohol & Shadow Work – An open discussion on self-awareness, habits, and personal transformation.
✈️ 1:42:00 - The Turning Point: Why Eric Traveled the World – What he learned from Nepal, India, and beyond.
🛠️ 2:17:00 - Building High-Performance Habits – If Eric had unlimited resources, how would he help people unlock their full potential? He shares six key resources for success.
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