Chasing Purpose, Not Performance – Billy Horton’s Journey from Sleeping On A Dugout to World Series Rings

14/04/2025 37 min Episodio 31

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Billy Horton once slept in a dugout chasing his baseball dream. He never made it to the majors as a player—but God had a bigger plan. From humble beginnings to earning multiple World Series rings as a coach, Billy’s journey is one of grit, faith, and finding identity beyond performance.Now an author, public speaker, and back-to-back Manager of the Year in the Pioneer League (2023–2024), Billy led the Billings Mustangs and the Yolo High Wheelers to championship runs. His coaching career includes eight seasons with the San Francisco Giants, where he was part of the 2012 and 2014 World Series titles. But his true passion? Influencing men to become the best version of themselves.In this episode, Billy opens up about:Overcoming failure and discovering true purposeHow faith shaped his coaching philosophyWhy your identity should never be tied to what you doThe responsibility he feels to pass on the game the right way👉 Check out Billy’s new book: Today: Turning Your Passion Into a ProfessionAmazon Link🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from athletes living out their faith👍 Like, Comment & Share if this episode encouraged you!

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