In Episode #031 of the 1% Bttr Podcast, I sit down with Eric Mark Fischer, a former professional baseball player turned filmmaker, performance coach, and host of The Intrinsic Podcast.
Eric’s journey is anything but linear. From being drafted by the Chicago White Sox to enduring four surgeries, building a film career in Hollywood, battling alcoholism, and redefining his identity through stoicism, recovery, and fatherhood—this conversation is raw, deep, and real.
We cover:
How confidence is earned, not granted
The neuroscience behind why people resist discipline
The power of journaling and morning routines
The difference between being “nice” vs. being “good”
How to build momentum through tiny actions
What pro baseball taught him about identity, pressure, and grit
His pivot into filmmaking and the magic of storytelling
How to use pain as a catalyst for presence, creativity, and service
Whether you’re navigating a personal setback, stuck in a loop of self-doubt, or just seeking to become more grounded and disciplined this episode is for you.
Follow Eric: @ericmarkfischer
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