Bad umpires? Tough coach? Not enough opportunities?  Unfair playing time?

I receive messages all the time regarding unfair or undesirable circumstances.

“My daughter’s coach doesn’t give her enough chances.”

“The umpires are so unfair.”

“I might quit softball because of my coach”

…etc, etc, etc.

Everyone has the same question…”What should I do?”

The long and short of my answer: Keep playing YOUR game!

Let’s face it, there are challenges and obstacles all around us. Not only in softball, but in life and business too. I’m not saying you shouldn’t try to do anything about the undesirable or unfair circumstances around you, but the fact is, you can only do so much.

There will always be something in your environment or in your situation that is less than ideal. Take those situations as a opportunity to learn to succeed and perform at your best in spite of those obstacles and challenges. Take the focus off your negative surroundings and get focused on the things you can do and can control.

It is not the first and will not the last time you’ll be in a challenging situation whether it’s on or off the field.  But each time you are faced with a tough situation, use it as an opportunity to get better at attaining your goals and achieving what you want no matter what’s going on around you.

I know it’s a lot easier said than done, but that’s why you need to take advantage of every opportunity you get to get better at it.  I’m not saying you should never feel frustrated or feel upset because something is unfair.  Those feelings are normal.  It’s human to feel those emotions. However, how you react to the situationa and what you do from there is more important.

Do your best to eliminate negativity and get more focused on DOING what you came to do. Play ball and play well!