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One Pitch at a Time: Embracing the Present Moment
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One Pitch at a Time: Embracing the Present Moment

"Life is a little like baseball. It's a round ball and a round bat, and you got to hit it square."

- Pete Rose

Bill Mazeroski's famous home run to win the 1960 World Series shows us the power of focusing on the present.

With the game on the line, Mazeroski stepped up to the plate. It was a tense moment, a full-count situation—everything depending on his next swing.

Then, in the blink of an eye, he made history, hitting the ball that became the first World Series-winning home run in baseball history.

Mazeroski's accomplishment teaches us the importance of focusing on the present moment, whether in sports, school, or life.

Every day, we face moments that can shape our future, just like Mazeroski at the plate. By paying attention and giving our best to the current task, we set ourselves up for success.

As the new year begins, let's remember to stay in the moment. Focus on what you are doing right now, just like if you were playing in a big game. Take life one pitch at a time, and you'll always be ready to handle whatever comes next.


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