Yet, in business, we expect to know how to do everything right the first time. We think we should be capable, if not an expert, the first time we go on a sales call, set up a computer system, manage an employee. If multimillion-dollar baseball players need practice, don't be surprised that you do too. Watch the competition. You win games by concentrating on your own playing, but it certainly helps the more you know about your competitor.
Baseball teams employ scouts who follow opponents' players.
Keep your eye on your own competition. Even winners lose. Four out of 10 and they're huge stars. One of the things I love about baseball is that winners lose and losers win. America's business and America's national pastime have much in common.