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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 47 MIN

101 Lessons from the Dugout: What Baseball and Softball Can Teach Us About the Game of Life

from The Best Ever You Show · host Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino

What can baseball and softball teach us about life? More than you might think. In this episode of The Best Ever You Show, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Dr. Katie Eastman sit down with Dr. Harley Rotbart and Ken Davidoff, co-authors of 101 Lessons from the Dugout, to explore the powerful life lessons hidden within the game. From discipline and decision-making to resilience, risk-taking, and personal growth, this conversation goes far beyond the field. Together, they unpack how everyday moments in sports—choosing the right pitch, leading off a base, or learning to recover from failure—translate into real-world success. You’ll discover how sports can shape character, build emotional strength, and teach lessons that apply to school, relationships, leadership, and life. Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, or simply someone looking for practical wisdom, this episode is a reminder that the greatest lessons aren’t always taught in classrooms—they’re lived, practiced, and earned. 👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why baseball is one of the greatest teachers of life skillsHow to reframe failure into growth and resilienceThe role of discipline, patience, and mindset in successWhat parents and coaches can do to support young people todayHow to apply simple, powerful lessons from the dugout to everyday lifeStep up to the plate—this conversation might just change the way you see the game…and your life.Subscribe, share, and be part of a global movement to live with more peace, purpose, and gratitude.Learn more: https://www.BestEverYou.comJoin The Percolate Peace Project: https://www.PercolatePeace.comExplore The Peace Guidebook + free gifts: https://www.BestEverYou.com/giftsJoin the Practical Peace Masterclass: https://www.besteveryou.com/peacemasterclassFollow Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino for more inspiration, tools, and real-life conversations on peace, change, success, gratitude, and more.Peace isn’t something you find.It’s something you practice. 

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