Summer is here and the Little League and All-Star Baseball Games have gotten underway. The youth teams are made up of the best of the best baseball players. Watching some of these games is just as exciting as watching the major league All-Star Games.
Our youth decide at an early age whether they want to play any type of sports. For some youth, the initial interest could be to play just for fun. For others, playing sports stems from a desire to possibly play professional sports.
There are many dedicated years of practice that these youth go through to perfect their talents. From playing sports in general, youth learn about commitment, responsibility, time management, integrity, sportsmanship, honesty, etc. The discipline that is taught will carry over into adult years. Messages such as "Don't give up"; You are part of a team"; "Just give it your all" are the same types of messages that one receives in the collegiate, career or corporate environment.
Players can be exposed to both positive and negative types of "messages" from their coaches, parents, friends, peers, etc. I can recall hearing that the Chicago Bulls basketball player, Michael Jordan, was told at an early age that he was not a good basketball player. What would his life be like today if he had listened to those negative messages? Michael had a determination. He believed in himself. He gave it his all when he played. He tuned out any thoughts that contradicted how he viewed his talent. As a result, he became a well-known, well-paid professional basketball player.
Michael has been quoted as saying "It doesn't matter if you win as long as you give everything in your heart". This positive attitude can be applied to life in general. Always do you're best. Tune out negative thoughts by switching to positive thinking. Look for the good in each situation. When you do, your confidence thrives. Win or lose in life situations, you can walk away knowing that you gave it your all. That's what makes you an all-star!
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