August 26, 2026
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Here’s the thing. We identify with failure much better than we do success because each of us has misstepped at some point in our lives. – Clint Hurdle
We squander too much of our free time feeling guilty that we’re not working.
In 1 of every 7 moments of fun and relaxation, people feel bad that they’re not being “productive”—robbing themselves of joy and rejuvenation.
Leisure is not a bug. It’s a feature of a good life. – Adam Grant
An on-base/speed guy needs consistent bat-to-ball, the ability to take walks and enough impact to drive the gaps. You don’t need 15 HR, but you need to show some extra-base ability.
The biggest thing I’d tell a JUCO freshman?
Attack your weaknesses and understand your strengths.
Don’t ignore the holes in your game. Work on them so they don’t prevent you from getting to the next level.
But don’t become so obsessed with being “well-rounded” that you lose sight of what makes you different.
Your weaknesses can keep you from getting recruited. Your strengths are usually what get you recruited. – Ethan Stith
