“Step into the batter’s box. Only then can you be awakened to reality.”
That’s where baseball begins. One player with a bat, one pitcher with the ball, and a thousand eyes watching. The goal isn’t always to hit a home run. Sometimes it’s simply to connect—to put the ball in play, to give yourself a chance. The rule is simple: if you hit it fair, you start running. And once you’re running, you don’t stop until you’re forced to.
But here’s the truth: in baseball, you don’t hit the ball every time. Even the best players strike out more than they score. Swinging and missing is part of the game. Yet no one ever wins by standing still with the bat on their shoulder.
⚾ Growth Is About Taking the Swing
In life and leadership, many of us are waiting for the perfect pitch. “I’ll start when I’m ready… when I have more money… when I feel confident… when everything lines up.” But waiting never gets you on base. Swinging does.
“In baseball, you fail 70% of the time and still make the Hall of Fame.” – Unknown
Not every attempt will land. Not every idea will be accepted. Not every risk will succeed. But every swing builds muscle, sharpens your timing, and increases the odds that the next hit will count.
🚨 The Cost of Not Swinging
Here’s the hard truth: in every stadium, the majority of people are in the stands. They’re not on the field. They watch. They clap. They criticize. They give opinions. But they don’t swing.
Life works the same way. The largest number of people are spectators—watching, waiting, and talking, but never acting. And if you’re not careful, you might become a spectator in your own life—sitting in the stands while your dreams wait at the plate.
A few years ago, I was sitting on an idea that scared me. I had the notes, the vision, even the desire—but I kept waiting for “perfect.” Then one day, I decided to swing anyway. I launched small, messy, imperfect. And that one swing set me on the path to where I am today—a coach, author, and facilitator walking in my purpose.
That moment taught me this truth:
“Life doesn’t reward the ones who wait for the perfect pitch—it rewards the ones who dare to swing at what they see.”
🎯 What Real Growth Looks Like
- Consistency in action. You keep showing up, even after misses.
- Learning from failure. Every swing teaches you something new.
- Building momentum. Small hits add up—singles and doubles still win games.
- Courage to keep going. Success is often on the other side of repeated failure.
🛠 Action Points for This Week
- Identify your swing. What’s one action you’ve been delaying out of fear or waiting for “perfect”?
- Take the first step. Do it this week—even if it’s small, even if it’s messy.
- Commit to consistency. Block time for daily or weekly swings toward your goal.
- Don’t be a spectator. Write down one area in your life where you’ve been “watching” instead of acting—and take the bat this week.
💬 Weekly Challenge
Step up to the plate. Take at least 3 “swings” this week—calls, emails, pitches, projects—that you’ve been putting off. Journal what you learned, whether you hit or missed.
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
Odhiambo John Omondi Leadership Coach | Culture Strategist | Growth Facilitator 🌐 www.ileadgrowth.com
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Leadership Coach | Culture Strategist | Growth Facilitator | Thought Leader | Founder @ILeadGrowth | Certified Facilitator Beyond Success Kenya | Leadership Coach & Trainer | Motivational Speaker | Author of Broke No More & other transformative works | Mentor to Schools, Universities & Corporate Teams | Personal Growth & Potential Ignition Coach
