What separates good from great? For Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan, it’s not height, strength, or stats—it’s mindset.

In this episode, we break down The Athletic’s powerful feature on Kwan and the four mental principles that shaped his journey from an unsure college freshman to one of baseball’s most consistent and mentally locked-in players. We dive into his daily routines of journaling, meditation, reading, and gratitude, and how they’ve helped him manage pressure, overcome self-doubt, and stay grounded in a world that constantly tells him he’s too small or not enough.

We discuss why Kwan believes we’re terrible at predicting the future, how he uses gratitude to shift his mental state before every game, and why letting go of comparison has been crucial to his growth. We also talk about how his perspective on identity, per ...