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Baseball is Life: Rejection and Failure

April 30, 2015 By Gabe Kapler 2 Comments

Gabe Kapler strikes out

Attacking areas where you’re most vulnerable to failure and rejection is an exercise in confidence building. Who gives a damn if you lose a few battles en route to winning the war?Fear of embarrassment can be debilitating. It causes folks to live a passive, risk free life with little upside of richness and diversity of experience. At it's extreme and in scientific circles, … [Read more...]

Risk Taking, Confidence, and Connection

March 17, 2015 By Gabe Kapler 3 Comments

I have no patience for risk aversion. Allow me say that in a less abrasive way. Taking calculated risks and behaving in a brave, bold manner gives puts us in an optimal position to have success in every compartment of our lives. When interacting with our fellow human beings, we must be strong with our opinions and assertive with our actions. It’s how we earn respect.From … [Read more...]

Open Thread: Week 9

November 8, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 23 Comments

Gabe Kapler

Hey there, KL readers. As you may have heard, I'm headed back to work in baseball. I'm genuinely ecstatic. You've been following for some time, so you've likely heard me throw out the JFK quote, "Do not pray for easier lives, pray for stronger men." I believe through building stronger men and women, we make the world a safer, more negotiable place. I'll have a chance to … [Read more...]

Addicted to Praise

October 24, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 19 Comments

Malibu beach

Abraham Lincoln: Don't worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. Abe had the right idea, but someone always recognizes superior work. You will be better served in the long run by letting someone else acknowledge your contributions. In the working world and in relationships, pointing out your own value does more harm than good. If you … [Read more...]

Body Language and Leadership

September 21, 2014 By Gabe Kapler 18 Comments

Martin Luther King Jr

If you’re a leader of men and women looking for an easy way to improve your skills, examine your non-verbal communication. Elevating your body language can change the way your group responds to you and positively impact team performance.My 9th grader just completed his first start as his JV high school football team’s QB. His team was trounced to the tune of 40-0. Chase was … [Read more...]

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