Stardate 02.27.2026
Maybe you’re aiming to hit more home runs in your life.
Home runs are exciting. The crowd rises to its feet. The applause is loud. Success feels visible.
But home runs require nearly perfect timing. A near-perfect swing. And if we build our lives chasing only those moments, many of us quietly walk off the field before we ever experience excellence.
I’m approaching my senior years differently.
Of course I’d love to hit a home run. But I’ve learned something steadier, something more sustainable: it’s better in the long run to do the small things well.
At the top of that list is practice.
A lot of practice.
Practice is the silent part of the game. No cheering. No spotlight. Just repetition. Adjustment. Humility. It’s the decision to make one small change that most people would never even notice.
That’s my daily goal now:
Be one percent better today than I was yesterday.
There is peace in that.
Especially in turbulent times.
When a new opposing pitcher steps onto the mound — a health scare, a setback, a difficult conversation — I’m not rattled. I’m willing to take two steps back. I’ll adjust my stance. I’ll study the pitch. I’ll keep working until I find a way to get on first base.
Because getting on base consistently wins games.
Over time, if I do hit a home run, I don’t throw a party. I study it. I look for what worked so I can repeat it. Not for applause — but for consistency.
This method works wherever you find yourself in the game of life.
Young.
Mid-career.
Starting over.
Finishing strong.
Don’t chase perfection.
Chase progress.
One percent better.
Make it your mantra.
Have a great day.
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