Billy the Batboy's Corner

Billy the Batboy's Corner

Climbing the Right Wall

We often hear that success is about hard work, ambition, and staying laser-focused on your goals. And while that’s partially ...

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A Lesson from the Pentagon: Putting Others First

This week, I had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. with my family. On our way down from New Jersey, ...

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Curiosity, Dreams, and Childlike Energy: What a School Visit in PA Taught Me

I recently had the chance to visit a school in Pennsylvania for an author visit, and it was one of ...

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You’re Never Too Big To Be Kind

It was yet another powerful reminder to cherish every single moment spent on the field. This week, during what seemed ...

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Do You Know How to “Flush It”?

Connor Norby, a talented middle infielder now with the Miami Marlins, has always carried a mature perspective on the game. ...

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What Hard Lesson Keeps Repeating Itself?

In one of his recent newsletters, Atomic Habits author James Clear posed a powerful question: “What hard lesson keeps repeating itself in ...

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Having Trouble With Patience?

No one emphasizes the importance of patience quite like Gary Vaynerchuk. He’s built an empire on advocating for hard work, ...

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It Might Not Be Your Time… YET! 

I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the Yankees as they faced off against the Milwaukee ...

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What Are You Driven By? 

“I’m gonna prove them wrong!” It’s a phrase that I often hear when someone feels doubted or misunderstood. Many people ...

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They Told Him He’d Never Make It…

A few years ago, while writing my first book, I had the opportunity to interview former big league pitcher Brandon ...

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Do the Simple Things Make You Happy?

Every day, we’re bombarded with countless tasks that we often view as just “work” or part of our regular routine. ...

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Have You Learned How to Lose? 

As a competitor, there’s something deeply ingrained within you that makes losing unbearable. You hate it. You despise it. The ...

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