“Never be afraid of failure…because without failure SUCCESS becomes nearly impossible.” – CJ Beatty
My last blog post on player Tim Henry and his baseball story, Holding On To A Dream In The Pecos League, featured a “Motivational Nuggets” video produced by CJ Beatty.
CJ, a member of the Chicago White Sox organization, is many things. He is a man of God, a talented baseball player, a business owner, as well as a motivational speaker and life coach with a story to tell.
I first met CJ in 2013 while he was with the Washington Wild Things, and we have since formed a friendship that is irreplaceable. Personally, he has been the motivation I needed to get into shape and take control of my life. I lost 50 pounds, ran my first 5k, and gained a new outlook on life thanks to him. He has been my motivator, confidant, supporter, and my friend.
Me and CJ in May 2013 and again in August 2014 (the day that his contract was purchased by the White Sox.)
“Champions are not born at the end of battle…Champions are born in the midst of battle.” – CJ Beatty
CJ is a lot of things to a lot of people and has helped so many with their dreams.
He’s the perfect example of how a baseball player should be both on and off the field. Often times, he is the first one at the field for extra practice, and the last one to leave after games, always taking the time to meet and talk to his fans.
He is an exceptional motivational speaker and can reach everyone through his words and videos. He has been through adversity, been tested in his faith, experienced the ups and downs of baseball and life, and has lived through failure and success.
CJ is more than open to tell his story and share it with anyone who is willing to listen.
On the baseball side, CJ was drafted out of North Carolina A&T State University by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 26th round of the 2009 MLB draft. He played two seasons with the Cardinals, reaching High A Palm Beach, until his release before the 2011 season.
Not wanting to give up his dream of playing professional baseball, CJ turned to indy ball. He spent the 2011 season in the North American League with Edinburg and San Angelo. In 2012, he started the season with the Lincoln Saltdogs in the American Association but ultimately ended up back in the North American League with the Fort Worth Cats.
After the 2012 season in America, CJ headed to Australia to play for the Brisbane Bandits over the winter. His performance in Brisbane led him to sign a contract with the Washington Wild Things of the Frontier League for the 2013 season. He spent the entire 2013 season and the 2014 season with the Wild Things until he was signed to a contract by the Chicago White Sox in August 2014.
After being named an All-Star twice and tearing up the Frontier League, CJ earned a second chance at affiliated ball. He finished out the 2014 season with his home town team, the High A Winston-Salem Dash, and then once again headed down-under to play with the Brisbane Bandits.
He plays the game with true heart and is always the biggest supporter for his teammates. I have witnessed first hand how he can help a team come together and become a band of brothers.
“Support others around you to MAINTAIN your balance in life.” – CJ Beatty
Baseball is what he does, but it also doesn’t define who he is. That is what led him to start his own business, Motivational Nuggets. CJ uses his experiences in baseball to tell a much bigger story as a motivational speaker and life coach.
CJ’s energetic and passionate speeches are designed to motivate and inspire a wide range of audiences. Everyone can benefit from his “Motivational Nuggets” – athletes, students, and anyone else just looking to improve their life.
CJ has been a true inspiration to me and to many others I know. I am eternally grateful for everything that he has done in my life.
Check out the Motivational Nuggets YouTube Channel and see his inspirational videos for yourself!
You can also follow CJ on: Facebook, Twitter, and on his website.
“I am God’s instrument…and I’m not afraid to be played.” – CJ Beatty
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CJ has been a great supporter for me. There are many people out there who know my struggles inside and out, but Kayla and CJ know just what has been hurting deep down inside. Kayla sent me words of support and pointed me in CJ’s direction for even more support. I reached out to him asking for some words of wisdom and success. CJ began sharing his Motivational Nuggets with me. One in particular hit me hard because I saw that there are other people out there that struggle with the same weight issues as me. CJ helped give me the push that I needed to jump start my new life and I could not be happier. With his words I decided to take my life back and start living instead of dying. People say it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, well this week marks 21 days of a better lifestyle and I did it! I have done a complete 180 with my eating habits as well as hitting the gym after almost 10 years! It has not been an easy journey as anyone will tell you but the determination that I had has kept me going! I look forward to telling CJ what I have accomplished and how I did it! Kayla, you have been there to talk to me and listen to me when things get tough and for that I thank you! I hope that CJ can touch others how he has touched my life. For someone who has never met me, I feel like he actually cares if I succeed or fail and he will be there to cheer me on or to help pick me up! GOD Bless you CJ and thank you! #igrindformine and #itsgotime
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LOVE LOVE LOVE This!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with me and with everyone on this blog!!! I am so proud of you and glad that I could be even a small part of your journey!! Love ya!!!
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