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Strike Out to Home Run ... Take IMPERFECT Action Everyday!

26 Nov 2018 · 1 min

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Andy Neary uses Babe Ruth's career to argue for imperfect action. Ruth struck out more than anyone but also hit 714 home runs. Neary tells business leaders to stop playing it safe and learn from failures to reach wins.

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714 career home runs

Third highest total

22 year career

12 times

Five times

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Even if you're not a baseball fan, you probably recognize the name Babe Ruth. He is considered one of the greatest players of all time. His 714 career home runs still stands as the third highest total in baseball history. In fact, over the course of his 22 year career, he led the league in home runs 12 different times. So, yeah, he is one of the greatest hitters of all time. Now, what most people don't realize is that Babe Ruth also struck out more than anybody during his career. In fact, he led the league in that category five different times. You see, Babe Ruth didn't let the fear of striking out prevent him from grabbing the bat and stepping up to the plate time and time again. In fact, he's quoted as saying, every time I strike out, I'm one step closer to hitting the next home run. He took imperfect action every day. Where in your business are you letting the fear of striking out prevent you from doing the right thing for your employees and your bottom line? Where are you letting the fear of striking out keep you on the bench and keep you doing the things the way you've always done them? As we head into 2019, make this the year that you grab the bat and you step up to the plate ready to take imperfect action every day. Because remember, with every strikeout, you're one step closer to hitting your next home run. Until next time, bear down, focus on the target and strike out the status quo.