Step Up to the Plate

The baseball phrase “Step up to the plate” has some applications for us in other areas of our lives. 

When we “step up to the plate,” that means we are ready for full engagement.  We are in the game and ready to face whatever is pitched our way. 

Love the idea of “full engagement”.  If we step up, then we should be watchful.  What’s coming next?  Tune out the crowd noise, for they only want to distract you.  Tune out the chatter from the catcher.  He only wants to mislead you, redirect you, get your focus off focus. 

Engage

     Focus

          Attention

               Preparation

These are the mental steps that happen before and while we are at the plate.  

Remember the aspect of being “prepared for the next level” when we consider the “plate” metaphor. 

Sometimes, we show our metal and mental abilities when we step up and we get promoted to the next level.  Then we really have stepped up to the plate.  

I hope you find yourself able, willing and always ready to step up to the plate and hit the winning run. 

That will make your day any day of the week.

P Michael Biggs

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