After graduating from Holy Names University (NCAA II) with average numbers, Daniel Catalan discovered opportunities to continue playing baseball overseas. However, securing an offer proved challenging. Determined to keep his career alive, he took matters into his own hands—flying to Spain and walking on with a team. This was just one of many investments in himself that helped him climb the ranks, eventually leading to a role as a hitting coach in the Chinese Professional Baseball League. As of early 2025, Daniel is preparing for his second season with the CTBC Brothers—the reigning CPBL champions—turning his passion for baseball into a full-time career and living his dream.

How Daniel Catalan got a coaching job in the Chinese Professional Baseball League

In this inspiring episode of The Mindset Advantage with Jeffrey Wendel, Jeffrey steps onto the baseball field to share life lessons learned from coaching the UC Indians Baseball team. This episode marks the start of Part 3: The Mindset for Life — where business and personal growth meet real-world experience.

Through powerful stories and real coaching moments, Jeffrey reveals how baseball becomes a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and emotional discipline. You’ll learn why success isn’t just about physical skill — it’s about how you think, recover, and respond under pressure.

Here’s what you’ll discover:
 1️⃣ Why baseball is the perfect teacher for life’s challenges.
 2️⃣ The “So What? Next Pitch” philosophy — letting go of failure and staying focused on the next opportunity.
 3️⃣ How to build a culture where mistakes become growth moments.
 4️⃣ The power of “running through the wall together” — teamwork, trust, and shared resilience.
 5️⃣ How to apply these lessons to your own “field,” whether it’s business, parenting, or personal growth.

🎯 This episode reminds you that the mental side of the game determines the outcome — on the field and in life.

Learn more about Jeffrey’s mindset coaching and leadership seminars at:
 jeffreywendel.com
 jeffreywendel.net
 jeffreywendel.org

The Mental Side of the Game: Lessons from a Baseball Coach

Jeffrey L. Wendel, CEO of Wendel Retirement Planning and author of Grand Slam Retirement: A Winning Strategy for a Winning Lifestyle.

The Baseball Jobs Overseas Podcast features the stories of professional baseball players and coaches who have taken their careers overseas. The purpose of the podcast is to shed light on all the opportunities that exist overseas within the game and the lifestyles that come with it. Hosts David Burns (Canada) and Jimmy Jensen (USA) both live in Salzburg, Austria, and are the key people behind http://www.BaseballJobsOverseas.com, a platform where players and coaches can connect with clubs around the world.

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