Change can be uncomfortable. Sometimes the fear of change keeps us locked into habits and ways of thinking that are no longer serving us. Thriving requires pushing through that discomfort. Yesterday, I made the case for why we should reimagine the schedule for relievers to reduce volume and improve … [Read More...]
Off The Beaten Path to Reliever Performance
Imagine an Olympic javelin thrower preparing to go set a world record for throwing the javelin as far as they can. Now imagine it’s … [Read More...]
Memorial Day
I believe we have the right to speak up about the things we’re most passionate about. I believe we also have the responsibility to find … [Read More...]
Sports Are Everyone
Pursuing diversity is a critical initiative, and often it’s one that requires uncomfortable effort. I have spent most of my adult life in professional baseball clubhouses. I would look around and generally feel … [Read More...]
Mental Health and Performance
I wasn't a great baseball player. But in 2008 with the Brewers and 2009 with the Rays, I had my niche. I was an objectively good offensive player versus left handed pitching. I put up a 161 wRC+ versus L in 08. In … [Read More...]
Grinding It Out
If you're an athlete, there's real value in learning how to "grind it out." However, we should optimize to be at least as equally efficient and measured as we are gritty. I vividly remember a muggy 2002 spring … [Read More...]
Connection
Connecting with others is one of the most critical things we do in life. It makes sense then to be flexible in our approach to accomplish this communion. Generally, in business and and in life, we value those … [Read More...]
Failing to Succeed
Striving to avoid slipups isn't noble. Striving to take bold action, knowing that you'll inevitably fail and look foolish, is a strong strategy. Recently, an inspiring colleague of mine shared this with … [Read More...]