5.7 Babe Ruth: Failure Brings You Closer

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” - Babe Ruth

How do you handle a mistake or failure?

Steph Curry is considered the best shooter ever, but even he misses over 50% of his shots.

Tom Brady is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but threw 212 interceptions.

Tennis legend Serena Williams has faced numerous injuries and health issues throughout her career, including a life-threatening pulmonary embolism in 2011.

Professional surfer Bethany Hamilton tragically lost her left arm in a shark attack at the age of 13, but remarkably returned to competitive surfing just a year later and became an inspiration to many for her courage and perseverance.

Babe Ruth once revolutionized the game of baseball with his powerful home runs and larger-than-life personality. He became a cultural icon known as “The Sultan of Swat” and “The Great Bambino.” His record-breaking home run numbers, along with his charismatic presence, made him the most celebrated athlete of his era.

He also appeared fearless, once saying, “Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.”

If you want to be great, you have to know there will be failures. Setbacks are an important part of everyone’s journey, and the ability to learn from these experiences, keep a positive attitude, and persevere through adversity is the difference between being a hero and a victim.

Instead of running from mistakes and failure, run to them, using them as stepping stones towards achieving your goals and dreams.

Question of the Day: Do you see strikes, mistakes, or failures like they are the end or like they are important stepping stones?