Baseball and the U.S. have a long history together. The sport is so popular that it’s even called America’s Favorite Pastime. Baseball is an endless source of entertainment for the American public. But the love of the game goes deeper than that. Baseball is so much a part of America’s identity that many find lessons on the diamond.

“A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings.” – Earl Wilson

For this successful 1960s pitcher, there was a lot of pressure. Everyone on and off the field watches the player at bat. He has three tries to hit a ball flying toward him at 80 miles per hour. Instead of thinking about failing, it’s important to focus on the task at hand. Whether a batter or an office worker, only you can control your own performance. Don’t let the fear of things you can’t change defeat you.