This week, I had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. with my family. On our way down from New Jersey, our first stop was the Pentagon—headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. We took a guided tour of the building, and it was nothing short of eye-opening. The history, architecture, ...

I recently had the chance to visit a school in Pennsylvania for an author visit, and it was one of those experiences that leaves a lasting impression on your heart. Walking into that building, I was there to speak to the students—to inspire them, to encourage them, to share a ...

It was yet another powerful reminder to cherish every single moment spent on the field. This week, during what seemed like a routine play at home plate in Seattle, New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera collapsed in pain after suffering a severe ankle fracture. In an instant, a single play ...

Connor Norby, a talented middle infielder now with the Miami Marlins, has always carried a mature perspective on the game. A few years back, when he was still a rising prospect in the Baltimore Orioles organization, I had the chance to talk with him about the lessons he’d learned along ...

In one of his recent newsletters, Atomic Habits author James Clear posed a powerful question: “What hard lesson keeps repeating itself in your life because you refuse to learn it?” It’s a question that forces you to pause and look inward. We all make mistakes—it’s part of being human—but there always seems ...

No one emphasizes the importance of patience quite like Gary Vaynerchuk. He’s built an empire on advocating for hard work, self-awareness, and, perhaps most importantly, patience. Gary Vee often speaks about how many young people today don’t fully grasp just how much time they actually have. In the fast-paced, social ...

I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the Yankees as they faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers. The game was a spectacle—an offensive explosion where the Yankees’ bats seemed to come alive, setting records and knocking home run after home run out of the park. It ...

“I’m gonna prove them wrong!” It’s a phrase that I often hear when someone feels doubted or misunderstood. Many people use the idea of “proving someone wrong” as their primary source of motivation. While this mindset can sometimes fuel a fire, I don’t believe it’s the most effective, nor the ...

A few years ago, while writing my first book, I had the opportunity to interview former big league pitcher Brandon Bailey. He made it to the majors with the Houston Astros in 2020, but that’s not the sole reason I wanted to talk to him. What really intrigued me was ...

Every day, we’re bombarded with countless tasks that we often view as just “work” or part of our regular routine. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to take a step back to appreciate the small things. But what if we could ...

As a competitor, there’s something deeply ingrained within you that makes losing unbearable. You hate it. You despise it. The feeling of defeat can sting so sharply that, at times, it might even consume you mentally, emotionally, and physically—though I wouldn’t recommend letting it get to that point. When you ...