With the imminent onset of the Spring Training baseball season, I couldn’t help but think about America’s favorite past-time. I started to realize that there are quite a few life lessons that can be taken from the classic sport and I started to compile a list. Here are the 9 that stood out to me the most:

1) Don’t Argue Balls and Strikes - …Even if you are 100% sure that it was bad call. Try not to blow up in the umpire’s face; it can only result in an even worse outcome. Take the good with the bad and trust that the law of averages will eventually be on your side. Basically, don’t sweat the small stuff.

2) 3 Strikes, You’re Out - But you’ll always have another at-bat. It’s okay to get discouraged when you just can’t get that clutch hit or squeeze out that bunt, but remember that there is always next time.

3) Not Every Pitcher Is An Ace - Many would like to be the best and to work with the best, but we can’t all be the best! Remember that everyone has specific skill sets and learning how to make the most of one’s own skills as well as others can have a profound effect on the outcome of a venture.

4) Team Practice Works - Getting to know your fellow team members, their habits, strengths, and weaknesses can serve to develop a solid core of trust and communication. Take the time to really get to know your partners for not only what they can do for you, but what they can do overall.

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