Focus On the Process
When I was younger I played a lot of baseball in a number of different leagues. I enjoyed myself very much and experienced some success along the way. While playing I was solely focused on getting two hits in every four trips that I made to the plate during each game. It didn't matter to me how I was able to get those two hits: a deep fly ball in the gap, a little blooper, a screaming line drive, or a swinging bunt would be fine, as long as I was able to reach base safely. If I was unable to get two hits in four at bats, I would consider it a failure and would be disappointed with myself. I was not focused on my technique; the only thing I cared or thought about was getting two or more hits in the game. When I finally started listening to my coach, hero and number one mentor (my father) I realized the importance of focusing on my swing, bat speed, and technique (the process) and the hits (the results) would take care of themselves. If I was able...