Apr 13 - A Lesson from My Two Favorite Teams - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Published: Sun, 04/13/25

Updated: Mon, 04/14/25

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by Maria Gracia

April 13, 2025

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If a tool you use regularly—like an electric can opener that sticks or skips—is causing more frustration than help, it’s time to let it go and replace it. The same goes for a vacuum that barely picks anything up or a spatula with a melted edge. Upgrading can make everyday tasks smoother and less stressful.

A Lesson from My Two Favorite Teams

I was watching the Yankees play the Brewers on TV during the last week of March. The Yankees will always be my favorite team—no matter where I live. They’re the team I grew up rooting for when I lived on the east coat...and will never stop cheering on. But now that I live in Wisconsin, I’ve also grown to love the Brewers. So when those two teams face off, it’s…complicated.

The Yankees swept that particular series—winning all three games—and one of them ended with a jaw-dropping score of 20–9. It was one of those moments where I felt happy and sad all at once. Happy because my team crushed it, but a little bummed for the hometown team I’ve come to appreciate. Still, you better believe I was smiling when those Yankees bats came alive!

And speaking of bats—some of the players are now using something called a torpedo bat. It’s a training bat, shaped differently than your usual barrel. It’s designed to help players focus on hitting the sweet spot, improve their swing mechanics, and build strength. It might look a little unusual, but it works—and that’s what counts.

It got me thinking about how important the right tools are in all areas of life. We’ve all tried to make do with something that wasn’t quite right—using a butter knife as a screwdriver, stuffing things into bins that don’t really fit, or trying to push through a task using outdated methods.

But when you have the right tools? Everything changes. Tasks get easier. Results get better. And frustration goes down.

Whether it’s a torpedo bat, a label maker, a good planner, or even a great set of oven mitts—having the right tools can take the stress out of the job and help you succeed with confidence.

So here’s your little reminder for today: don’t struggle through things when there’s a better way. Choose the tools that make your life smoother, your goals easier to reach, and your day just a little more enjoyable.

Even the Yankees didn’t score 20 runs on grit alone. Sometimes it’s about what’s in your hands.

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Lucky Socks and Chicken Dinners

Baseball might be America’s pastime, but it’s also a hotbed of quirky rituals and superstitions. From refusing to step on the foul line to wearing the same unwashed lucky socks, players are known for going to great lengths to keep a streak alive.

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs famously ate chicken before every single game.

Turk Wendell, a former pitcher, used to brush his teeth between innings and chew exactly four pieces of black licorice.

And don’t even think about mentioning a no-hitter while it’s in progress—that’s one of the most sacred unwritten rules in baseball.

Superstition, routine, or just comfort in a little control? Whatever the reason, it adds a layer of charm to the game. So if you’ve got a favorite lucky pen, mug, or parking spot—hey, you’re in good company with the pros!

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