Masters of Scale A Strategy Session w/A-Rod + Reid: Build a team of mentors
Apr 27, 2021
In this conversation, Alex Rodriguez, former baseball superstar and founder of A-Rod Corp, shares his insights on the crucial role of mentorship in achieving success. He draws from his experiences with legendary coaches and discusses the importance of building a strong team of mentors. A-Rod highlights the need for reciprocity in these relationships, ensuring both mentor and mentee grow from the experience. He also touches on resilience and the value of innovation, particularly in the shifting landscape of entrepreneurship today.
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Early Mentors and Fundamentals
- Alex Rodriguez discusses his early mentors, from his time at the Boys and Girls Club to his baseball coaches.
- He emphasizes the importance of fundamentals and hard work, even when not glamorous.
From Robot to Human
- Rodriguez describes his "robot" phase, focused on external achievements like home runs and contracts.
- After a suspension, he redefined winning as empathy, compassion, and long-term vision.
Connecting with Warren Buffett
- Rodriguez recounts connecting with Warren Buffett through an insurance deal and then cold-emailing him.
- Buffett's advice to Rodriguez was simple: be the best baseball player and the nicest human being possible.